From May 8-9, 2025, The Chamber, in partnership with Delaware Prosperity Partnership and Choose New Jersey, co-hosted a SelectUSA Investment Summit spinoff tour spotlighting the region’s thriving health tech industry ecosystem. The program welcomed approximately 20 international healthcare technology startup companies’ leaders from 13 countries, offering them a firsthand look at the innovation, infrastructure, and investment potential in Greater Philadelphia’s tri-state region.

Discovering the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Tech Hub

Titled “Discover the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Tech Hub,” the tour featured site visits and informational sessions at some of the region’s most influential life sciences and technology organizations.

Stops included:

  • University City Science Center (Philadelphia, PA) – A launchpad for startups and scaling companies in life sciences and emerging tech, offering lab space, business support, and access to a robust innovation network. The Science Center is also an investor in the Chamber.
  •  Singh Center for Nanotechnology (Philadelphia, PA) – A national leader in nanotech R&D at the University of Pennsylvania, a Chamber investor, enabling breakthroughs in biomedical engineering and materials science.
  • SK Pharmteco (Bristol, PA) – A global CDMO supporting pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, with a strong U.S. presence in Pennsylvania.
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) – One of the region’s top academic institutions and home to the Princeton Precision Health initiative, which leverages AI and data science to revolutionize human health across clinical, community, and global levels.
  • BeOne (Hopewell, NJ) –  Serving as the U.S. flagship of BeiGene, a global biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments. The New Jersey site underscores BeiGene’s commitment to expanding its global R&D and manufacturing footprint in precision oncology.
  • CSC Station (Wilmington, DE) –   Located in a revitalized Amtrak station, CSC Station is a modern coworking and innovation hub that fosters collaboration among startups, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. It plays a key role in Delaware’s growing innovation ecosystem.
  • Hologic (Newark, DE) – A manufacturing company that specializes in cutting-edge medical devices and diagnostic solutions.
  • The Innovation Space  (Wilmington, DE) – A chemistry and biotech laboratory space located at the DuPont Experimental Station in Delaware.
  • Prelude Therapeutics (Wilmington, DE) – A precision oncology company in Delaware.

Greater Philadelphia’s Strategic Advantage

The tour underscored what makes Greater Philadelphia a magnet for global health tech companies:

  • Strategic Location: Positioned between New York and Washington, D.C., the region offers access to major markets, talent pipelines, and transportation infrastructure.
  • Academic and Research Powerhouses: Home to over 100 colleges and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton, the region fuels innovation through cutting-edge research and talent development.
  • Collaborative Ecosystem: Public-private partnerships, incubators, and accelerators foster a culture of collaboration and commercialization.
  • Global Connectivity: With international airports, ports, and a diverse population, the region is well-positioned for global business engagement.

Expanding Global Reach: The Chamber’s Role in International Engagement

The Chamber via Select Greater Philadelphia is actively elevating Greater Philadelphia’s global profile as a premier destination for health tech investment and innovation. This includes targeted awareness-building and expansion support in key international markets such as France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Canada—regions where interest in the U.S. health tech ecosystem continues to grow.

To learn more about how the Chamber is supporting international companies’ expansion efforts—and how your company can support and benefit from this work—contact James Medaglio, Director of Business Attraction and Expansion, The Chamber, at jmedaglio@chamberphl.com.