Worcester thrived as a manufacturing powerhouse in the 19th century, and that same innovative and industrial spirit can still be felt today. Over the last few decades, the city has emerged as leader in the healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and IT industries. At the same time, there is a burgeoning culture of entrepreneurship in the city, as start-ups, incubators, and accelerators take up residence throughout Worcester at an unprecedented pace.
WPI is proud to be part of this groundswell with the development of Gateway Park and the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center; the announcement of PracticePoint, an integrated engineering/healthcare research & development center that will accelerate the creation of secure digital health technologies and support workforce development for the industry; the Center for Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation; the Tech Advisors Network; and many other initiatives.
