Greater Philadelphia's Enterprise Tech Hub
Where Corporate Leaders
Meet Philly's Best Builders
The Enterprise Lab connects Greater Philadelphia's corporate innovation teams with the B2B tech companies solving real problems — right here at home. Discovery, co-development, and curated matchmaking.
Not random networking.
Enterprise Innovation Ecosystem Roundtable — March 31 · 5–7 PM · Fitler Club, Philadelphia
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Built for Business.
Rooted in Philadelphia.
The Enterprise Lab — powered by Philly Builds AI — is Greater Philadelphia’s dedicated platform for connecting corporate innovation leaders with local enterprise tech companies. We exist because Philly has all the raw ingredients of a world-class B2B tech hub. What’s been missing is an organizing force to bring it to life.
Philadelphia is America’s best microcosm of real business. Diverse industries, top-tier talent, proximity to major markets — and no Silicon Valley echo chamber to distract from solving actual customer problems. This is our edge. Enterprise tech is Philly’s white space to own.
The Enterprise Lab is not an accelerator. We don’t promise deals. We create the conditions for meaningful discovery, learning, and curated connection through roundtables, showcases, and content. It’s all designed to drive innovation and support a thriving enterprise tech ecosystem. Local roots run deeper with a shared commitment to sustainable success.
Philly Builds AI is a coalition of founders, funders, operators, university and business leaders, city, county and state economic development groups, and tech community builders — united in making Philly a nationally-recognized hub for enterprise AI innovation.— What is Philly Builds AI?
Who It’s For
Two Communities.
One Conversation.
Corporate Innovators
CIOs · CTOs · CISOs · Innovation Leaders- Discover curated enterprise solutions — built here, available now, by teams invested in your success
- Learn about cutting-edge AI solutions and practical steps for AI transformation from real experts
- Connect with peers navigating the same AI readiness and digital transformation challenges
- Drive real business value while investing in Philadelphia’s long-term economic strength
Enterprise Tech Builders
Startups · Scaleups · Philly’s Tech Stars- Gain exposure to enterprise buyers — without the cold outreach grind
- Showcase your solutions and share your expertise at curated events
- Raise your trajectory learning from world-class investors, founders, sales and GTM experts in a peer community
- Get listed in the Enterprise Builders Directory — the region’s reference for B2B matchmaking Coming Soon
What We Do
From Discovery
to Problem Solving.
A four-phase program that builds real connections — from understanding what the market needs to putting corporate and builder communities to work together.
Phase One
Validate & Connect
We start by listening. One-on-one interviews and surveys with corporate innovation leaders and enterprise builders help us understand priorities, map the local community, and design programming that actually matters.
Phase Two
Engage the Community
Roundtables and showcases create the first high-quality touchpoints — bringing corporate leaders and enterprise tech founders into the same room to exchange ideas and build trust, focused on problem solving.
Phase Three
Curate Connection & Learning
Programming deepens with fireside chats from Philly’s enterprise tech luminaries, curated corporate-startup matchups, and best-practice roundtables designed around the issues participants actually care about.
Phase Four
Build Business Together
Collaborative programming includes hackathons, pilot facilitation, and the Enterprise Tech Showcase — a capstone event that demonstrates Philadelphia’s earned identity as the country’s leading hub for enterprise B2B innovation.
2026 Events
Where the Community
Comes Together.
Three events this spring designed to connect, educate, and activate Greater Philadelphia’s enterprise tech ecosystem.
Enterprise Innovation Ecosystem Roundtable
An open roundtable bringing business innovation leaders and enterprise tech leaders together to share ideas and practical actions to build, grow, and sustain a “Business-First” discovery and innovation community — collaborating with local AI and enterprise tech builders.
We’ll explore the business case for deeper corporate engagement, the “value exchange” when startups and business innovation teams collaborate, other regional examples to learn from, why it matters to and for Philly’s economic health, how to make this effort measurable and sustainable, and practical next steps.
Panelists: Marek Gootman (Brookings Institution), Rick Nucci (Guru), Grace Francisco (Philly Builds AI), Bonnie Ravina (Enterprise Lab)
Invitees: Business innovation leaders, tech founders, investors, university accelerator leaders, Philly Builds AI and Fitler Club members
Seats are limited
Enterprise Lab Sherpa Series: Fireside Chats for Founders
A series of intimate discussions with “Enterprise Sherpas” — leaders with local ties, global reach, and serial success leading, exiting, and investing in enterprise tech. Each brings deep and unique insights for founders focused on enterprise markets, including what’s changing and what’s evergreen in AI’s disruption. Designed for MVP and growth-stage tech founders.
Facilitated by Bonnie Ravina, founder of the Enterprise Lab.
Wednesday, April 8 — Corporate Venture 101 with David Horowitz, founder of Touchdown Ventures (now Cerity Partners Ventures). How corporates scout for innovation, their intentions and expectations, and how to position and pitch for successful engagement. Register →
Tuesday, May 19 — Enterprise Selling AMA with Paul Melchiorre, serial CRO and operating partner at Stripes VC. Lighthouse customers, land-and-expand, C-Suite selling, and what’s changing with enterprise buyers in the SaaS-to-AI disruption.
Tuesday, June 16 — Positioning for Funding vs. Acquisition with Mark Gaeto, Managing Director at Falcon Capital Partners. Exit planning, go-to-market strategy, and the different paths startups should take when positioning for funding vs. acquisition.
More dates coming
AI Science Fair: Enterprise Edition @ Philly Tech Week
A dynamic, hands-on “science fair-style” event at Technical.ly’s Builders Conference designed to spark innovation and practical exploration of AI in the enterprise world. Instead of slide decks, you’ll find AI builders, practitioners, and enterprise leaders at interactive tables — ready to demo tools, share best practices, and tackle live business challenges with attendees.
Rotate across five themed tables for intimate, 20-minute deep dives: AI tools we use daily · AI solutions at scale · Governance and security · AI Readiness · Business Problem Challenge. Closes with a recap session and networking.
Bringing together AI Builders and Business Innovators to bridge the gap between “what’s possible” and “how do we actually do this here?” Come curious, leave with actionable inspiration.
Registration coming soon
Get Involved
Three Ways to
Plug In.
Corporate Innovators
Shape the agenda. Our 5-minute survey collects your tech priorities, AI readiness questions, and the formats that would deliver real value. Survey responses directly inform programming design.
Take the Corporate Innovators Survey →Enterprise Tech Builders
Get listed in the Enterprise Builders Directory — Greater Philadelphia’s curated B2B tech reference for corporate buyers. 300+ companies across the region and growing.
Submit to the Directory → Coming SoonEcosystem Partners
Sponsor an event, provide a venue, contribute expertise, or amplify through your networks. We’re building something significant for Greater Philadelphia and welcome the right partners.
Get in Touch →FAQ
Common Questions.
Is the Enterprise Lab an accelerator?
No. The Enterprise Lab is not an accelerator and does not promise deals or funding. We facilitate high-quality discovery and connection between corporate innovation leaders and qualified enterprise tech companies through events and other programming. What happens next is up to the parties.
Who should take the Corporate Innovators Survey?
CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and operational leaders at Greater Philadelphia companies actively shaping technology and AI strategy. The survey takes about 5 minutes and directly shapes our programming. Take it here.
What is the Enterprise Builders Directory?
A curated, living database of 300+ Greater Philadelphia B2B and enterprise tech companies — organized by solution category, stage, and ideal customer profile. It’s the primary matchmaking reference for corporate buyers exploring local vendors.
Is this only for early-stage startups?
No. The Enterprise Lab is focused exclusively on B2B tech (post MVP stage). If it helps businesses run, it has a home here!
How does this relate to PACT, the Chamber, or Ben Franklin?
The Enterprise Lab is complementary to and supported by all of these groups — and more!
Get in Touch
Have a question?
Let’s talk.
Whether you’re a corporate innovation leader, a tech builder, or a potential partner — we’d love to hear from you.
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