About the Keystone Innovation Zone

The Navy Yard Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) is a technology commercialization initiative that promotes collaborative innovation between academic institutions, government research, and private industry.The Navy Yard KIZ supports the growth of research and business activity focused on the following technology sectors:

• Power and Energy
• Nanotechnology
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Communications and IT
• Homeland Security
• Life Sciences

What is a KIZ Company?

A KIZ Company satisfies the following requirements:

• The firm is less than 8 years of age
• The firm focuses on one or more of the Navy Yard KIZ technologies
• The firm is located at The Navy Yard