Ben Franklin 4 PAJul 29, 20223 min read$16.4 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner ProjectsDCED & the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) announced $16.4M in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin
Centre Daily TimesJul 25, 20224 min readPenn State researchers created 3D-printed housing for life on Mars. Next: artificial reefs“State College is a great place for innovation...students in the past just wanted to leave but now they're excited to stay at the startups."
Ben Franklin 4 PAJul 22, 20222 min readAmerican Rescue Plan Includes Essential Funding for Pa. Small BusinessesThis week, Pa. was awarded nearly $268 million in American Rescue Plan funding via SSBCI. $142 million will go toward seed/early stage tech
Ben Franklin 4 PAJul 19, 20222 min readGov. Wolf Announces $268 Million in New ARPA Funding to Boost Small Business SuccessDirect equity investments will be made in PA seed & early-stage tech companies through partners like Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Ben Franklin 4 PAJul 11, 20222 min readState Budget Includes Investments in InnovationThe line item for BFTDA, which is included within the budget for (DCED), will rise from $14.5 million to $17 million in the 2022-23 budget.