First State Innovation

About this Organization:

First State Innovation (FSI) is a privately led initiative that focuses on increasing Delaware's entrepreneurial capacity. FSI has accomplished this by helping technology-based and early stage businesses find traditional seed capital, alternative funding, skilled human capital, commercialization assistance, intellectual capital, and other entrepreneurial resources.

Upcoming Events:

Past Events:

July22
FSI Entrepreneur Showcase Jul 22 10 5:30pm - 8:30pm in Wilmington, DE Registration Begins at 5:30pm Showcase Begins at 6:00pm (Until Approximately 7:30pm) Networking Cocktail Reception Begins at 7:30pm Harry's Savoy Grill and Ballroom 2020 Naamans...
June10
FSI Angel Fund Meeting Jun 10 10 5:30pm - 9:30pm in Wilmington, DE This Angel Fund will be a separate entity from FSI and will directly invest in companies based on the investment criteria established by the Fund. The Fund's goal is to provide equity/debt...
April13
Friends of FSI Reception/Showcase Apr 13 10 5:30pm - 9:30pm in Wilmington, DE Our Keynote Speaker for the evening will be FSI Board Member Paul Raymond, President of Ashland Hercules Water Technologies. Paul will discuss Ashland in Delaware and "The Sustainable Chemistry...
October15
FSI Entrepreneur Showcase Oct 15 09 5:30pm - 8:00pm in Wilmington, DE First State Innovation's Clean-Tech Forum for Alternative Energy Entrepreneurs & Investors October 15th, 2009 5:30pm Chase Center on the Riverfront Agenda: 5:30 -...
May20
FSI Entrepreneur Showcase May 20 09 5:00pm - 7:00pm in Wilmington, DE Hold the date - May 20th! FSI is sponsoring an Angel-only event on the evening of May 20th to showcase several early-stage companies that are in the Financial Services sector. We'll be publishing...