Southside Bethlehem Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ)

It is the mission of the Southside Bethlehem Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) to foster innovation and create entrepreneurial opportunities by aligning the combined resources of educational institutions, the public sector, and the private sector. The Zone was established in 2004 and is now in its 20th year of operation. The KIZ has had a profound impact on innovation and entrepreneurship in Bethlehem by offering critical financial resources and assistance to early-stage startup companies. To date, the KIZ has invested over $11 million dollars in 110 companies since the program’s inception.