Innovation America, based in Philadelphia, PA, is a global not-for-profit, private/public partnership founded by Richard A. Bendis. As the Founder, President, and CEO, Bendis leads the organization in its mission to accelerate the growth of the entrepreneurial innovation economy in both America and internationally.

Innovation America focuses on advocating for innovation, entrepreneurship, and early-stage capital. They have successfully advocated for the creation of a $2 billion National Jobs Fund of Funds and the establishment of a national angel capital and accredited investor tax credit incentive program. Additionally, they have worked towards making the R&D Tax Credit program permanent and creating a transferability provision.

Bendis, recognized as a Top 5 Innovation Speaker in 2012, also serves as an international speaker on building innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems. He has presented on various topics such as creating and implementing innovation roadmaps, energy hub collaboration, and building innovative clusters, among others. Furthermore, Innovation America offers international consulting services in innovation-based economic development.

They have worked on statewide innovation roadmaps, served as an interim CEO for BioHealth Innovation Inc., and developed innovation roadmaps for countries like Russia and Portugal. Overall, Innovation America is a leading innovation intermediary delivering expertise and customized solutions to stimulate the growth of the entrepreneurial innovation economy globally