$253 Million in Funding Raised by Client Companies of Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) in Southeastern Pennsylvania Leveraging the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), which services life sciences and advanced technology companies in southeastern Pennsylvania, i2n client companies have now surpassed $250 million in funding raised. “This […]
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Teva’s Reginald Motley Joins i2n Board
The Board of Directors of the Ideas x Innovation Network announced the newest board member to join their ranks last month: Reginald Motley, CMC Leader, Global R&D Operations & Biosimilars at Teva USA, a large generics pharmaceutical company, in West Chester, PA. His expertise in the areas of conceptual development through commercialization will be an asset to […]
Exciting times for VESTECK, an i2n Subscribing Company
VESTECK, Inc., an early-stage medical device company, recently announced its initial close on $4.3M of Series A financing, which includes conversion of all existing convertible notes. Funds will support the manufacturing of products, pre-clinical testing and completion of in human procedures, prior to the clinical study for FDA clearance. VESTECK has designed a platform technology […]
i2n Board Member Named Leadership Megastar
Susan Springsteen, an i2n Board member and leader in the entrepreneurial community, received well-deserved recognition when she was recently named as one of the VISTA Leadership Megastars. Springsteen is the President and CEO of H2O Connected and co-founder of nth Solutions, a vertically integrated product development, manufacturing, and business incubation company which is part of […]
Startups Perfect the Investor Pitch at Open Coaching
Local entrepreneurs met at i2n’s June Open Coaching session to hear startups Dineable, a virtual events & catering service, and EpiGenOnco, a biotech spinout, present their 10-minute investor pitches. The audience watched and listened as “The Pitch Doctor” Steve Bowman provided in-depth, targeted feedback to help improve the pitches and prepare them for real investor […]
Town Hall with Rep. Houlahan: Panel Talks Workforce, Tech & STEM Trends, Job-Seeker Resources
Coatesville, PA – On July 6, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6) hosted a Jobs Town Hall for constituents to hear about the latest legislative activity in Washington, the outlook for economic growth, and local resources for individuals seeking to grow their education and careers. The meeting featured a panel, including i2n director Patrick Hayakawa, to share […]
Stephano Slack’s Samantha Musser Joins i2n Board
The Board of Directors of the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) met recently to appoint a new member: Samantha F. Musser, CPA, Partner at Stephano Slack. Samantha leads the outsourced accounting practice, recently rebranded as Stephano Plus. She brings a wealth of experience to help entrepreneurs and early-stage companies understand their financial condition and adopt […]
For Sale: Optical Tables, Microscopes, Lasers & More
A local medical device company has excess equipment looking for a new home at a good price! Available inventory includes: Optical Tables: Newport Optical Table 60″x36″; Vere Optical Table 60″x36″; third optical table (not pictured) 70″x30″; two smaller tables each at 32”x16” Zeiss microscope A CO2 Laser, etc. Extensive assortment of stainless steel hardware (screws, […]
New Look, Same Commitment to Innovation
Since its inception in 2012, the Ideas x Innovation Network has served hundreds of entrepreneurs and startup companies, helping them start, grow, and thrive here in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. By providing access to funding, workspace, experienced advisors, and key business connections, we help the most innovative and groundbreaking companies go from concept to commercially viable enterprise. Like the entrepreneurs we […]
New Innovation Hubs Bring Progress to Chester County
Chester County is a place where entrepreneurs can grow the companies and technology of the future. “With the recent opening of 23,000-square-foot life sciences incubator 8HUB in Malvern and the Keystone Innovation Zone designation of the building holding the forthcoming nth Innovation Center in Coatesville, the county is primed for economic growth,” says Patrick Hayakawa, […]