Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The White House calls Pittsburgh 'a hub for innovation' as it moves to boost investment
The city was singled out for its emerging robotics, biomanufacturing and clean energy industries
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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.
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Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Study: Ben Franklin Grew Pa.'s Economy by $6.1 Billion, Created 16,006 Jobs from 2017 to 2021
Since its inception, Ben Franklin has boosted Pa.’s economy by $30 billion
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Ben Franklin Welcomes Shapiro’s DCED Nominee Siger
Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro appointed Rick Siger to be secretary of PA DCED and the administration is scheduled to be sworn in on Jan. 17.
Philadelphia Business Journal
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Pennsylvania's innovation economy suffers from 'lack of a drumbeat,' policy experts say
The factors and effects of Pennsylvania's lagging innovation economy are wide-ranging and diverse.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
BenFranklin.org Launches Redesigned Website
Thanks to Digital Ink, our statewide umbrella website recently received a makeover. Visit BenFranklin.org!
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Gov. Wolf: $246 Million Awarded to Support Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania
Direct Venture Investment funding has been awarded to Ben Franklin Technology Partners through the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
Innovation Works
- Sep 2, 2022
- 3 min
Pittsburgh's Innovation Works: Facts You Need to Know about Build Back Better
The White House announced the Pittsburgh region has been awarded $62.7 million in BBB funding to help support innovation and economic growth
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Gov. Wolf Announces New Technology Jobs Coming to LV with Expansion of iDEAL Semiconductor Devices
As part of the expansion, iDEAL Semiconductor plans to increase its footprint at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA by 15,000 sq feet
Lehigh Valley Business
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Allentown pharma firm hopes to soon have oral vaccine to market
One of the biggest benefits, Flanigan said, is that the oral vaccine is proving to be extremely shelf stable and can tolerate high heat.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
$16.4 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects
DCED & the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) announced $16.4M in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin
Centre Daily Times
- Jul 26, 2022
- 4 min
Penn 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 PA
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
American Rescue Plan Includes Essential Funding for Pa. Small Businesses
This 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 PA
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Gov. Wolf Announces $268 Million in New ARPA Funding to Boost Small Business Success
Direct equity investments will be made in PA seed & early-stage tech companies through partners like Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Philadelphia Business Journal
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
Philadelphia on the cusp of becoming a top 10 startup ecosystem in the U.S., report finds
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, University City Science Center & Drexel University worked with Startup Genome to produce report
The City of Pittsburgh
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
Mayor Gainey Celebrates Pittsburgh’s Progress as a Global Emerging Tech Ecosystem
Key Findings of the 2022 GSER include Pittsburgh's Global ranking as the #13 Emerging Ecosystem overall, up from #23 last year.
WFMZ-TV 69News
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Report: Ben Franklin Tech Partners created hundreds of jobs in our region
Supporting new technology initiatives from an established manufacturer's perspective, investing and supporting early-stage organizations
90.5 WESA
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
Pittsburgh needs both startups and manufacturers in its bid to modernize industry, tech leader says
An engineer and entrepreneur, Formica became the head of the AlphaLab Gear startup accelerator in February 2022.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Apr 4, 2022
- 4 min
Flooring company flourishes thanks to innovative system that makes replacement easy
The desire to develop an entrepreneurial effort in home territory is in keeping with a trend that gained momentum during the pandemic.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania Created/Retained 7,356 Jobs in 2021
In 2021, 7,356 northeastern Pennsylvania jobs were created or retained as a result of the BFTP of NEPA's work.
Innovation Works
- Feb 24, 2022
- 4 min
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
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