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Ben Franklin Technology Partners has earned international acclaim as the gold standard in technology-based economic development. The risks associated with underfunding the centers are clear.

Innovation Works

Feb 24, 20224 min read

Rich Lunak to Retire From Innovation Works After a Career That Helped Transform Pittsburgh

Rich Lunak helped develop 20,000 jobs in Pittsburgh region’s tech startups, helped emerging tech sectors & fostered a climate of innovation

Proposed Budget Recognizes Innovation is Pennsylvania’s Best Path Forward

Ryan E. Glenn

Feb 22, 20223 min read

Proposed Budget Recognizes Innovation is Pennsylvania’s Best Path Forward

Moving forward, Ben Franklin is united in its mission to power economic growth and improve the human condition through innovation.

Gov. Wolf's proposed budget would give Ben Franklin Technology Partners $8M to fund more startups

Philadelphia Business Journal

Feb 15, 20222 min read

Gov. Wolf's proposed budget would give Ben Franklin Technology Partners $8M to fund more startups

BFTP currently funds about 50 startups per year, and the new funding proposed by Gov. Wolf could support an additional 10 to 15 companies

Here's what Gov. Wolf's budget proposal could mean for region's startups, entrepreneurs

Pittsburgh Inno

Feb 14, 20223 min read

Here's what Gov. Wolf's budget proposal could mean for region's startups, entrepreneurs

Wolf's PA budget proposal would represent a more than 57% increase in funding from the $3.5 million IW currently operates on each year.

Investments in Innovation Keep Pa.’s Economy Growing

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Feb 8, 20222 min read

Investments in Innovation Keep Pa.’s Economy Growing

Under the governor’s proposed budget, each Ben Franklin would receive $5.5 million, totaling $22 million for the statewide initiative.