Product, Process and People Innovation…
The I-99 Innovation Corridor combines high-value university support with a cost-effective business location and high-demand amenities for living. Penn State’s Materials Research Institute links virtually every field of science, engineering and industry. The discovery of new and improved materials such as plastics, metals, powders and coatings, contributes directly to enhanced product performance and lower cost. Materials science impacts diverse industry sectors including Life Sciences, Information Technology, Communications and Precision Manufacturing.
The Industrial Research Office (IRO) at Penn State assists companies in identifying and accessing Penn State faculty expertise and research centers, and works to foster University-industry research partnerships.
Personal attention is given to company representatives to assess their technical needs and facilitate linkages to appropriate Penn State resources. Penn State is well equipped to support the competitive position of firms by enabling companies to produce higher-quality, lower-cost products and implement more efficient processes through the application of University expertise and developed technologies.
From product development to market distribution, the I-99 Innovation Corridor can provide targeted distribution and supply chain strategies adding to your firm’s bottom line. Together with Penn State’s School of Information Sciences and Technology, our region is leading the way with integrated IT curriculum, project management and research preparing the new generation “gold collar” workforce. |
