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Industry Initiatives

Pennsylvania is home to dozens of forward-thinking initiatives that are designed to stimulate the economy by providing the capital, infrastructure and talent necessary to create and retain high-paying, highly-skilled technology jobs.

Find out what Pennsylvania has to offer businesses in these technology fields:

The Department of Community and Economic Development’s Technology Investment Office has released the 2007 Pennsylvania TechFormation Report, entitled Measuring Up: Enhanced Metrics for a New Economy. The enhanced metrics outlined in this report is a result of a year-long effort including all of the partners of the Technology Investment Office. The report outlines the indicators for success in Technology Based Economic Development and provides consistent definitions for the collection of that data. Implementation of the new measurement process is now in the pilot phase

Nanotechnology - Pennsylvania is home to a wide range of research-based nano and microtech initiatives, which are led by world-renowned academic institutions, industry and economic development organizations.

Information Technology - In an attempt to bridge the technological divide, Pennsylvania supports IT initiatives that promote business growth and economic development via collaborative, councils and e-business.

Biosciences - Biosciences industries are key economic drivers, and Pennsylvania is home to the entire continuum of the life sciences - - from basic research and emerging industry, to mature industry and global pharmaceuticals.

Manufacturing - Manufacturing remains an essential element of Pennsylvania’s economy, contributing $64 billion annually to the Gross State Product, which is by far the largest share of any sector, because Pennsylvania helps companies adapt and compete in the increasingly competitive global economy.

Broadband & Telecom - Pennsylvania unveiled one of the country's most aggressive broadband deployments that will ensure that every part of Pennsylvania will have broadband access by 2015, and as early as 2008. Learn about how this can help your business, community, and schools.