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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.
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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 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
Philadelphia Business Journal
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
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
Pittsburgh Inno
- Feb 14, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
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.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Jan 27, 2022
- 1 min
DCED: Wolf administration announces $1 million in funding for start-up tech companies
January 27, 2022 Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and the Ben Franklin...
Philadelphia Business Journal
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
Ben Franklin Technology Partners forms 4-person health care investment group
BFTP of SEP has formed an investment group to support the development of early-stage companies focused on health care technologies, outcomes
Pittsburgh Inno
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
In celebration of #GEW2021, IW begins serving Startup Recipes series of DIY guides for founders
Pgh-based Innovation Works announced it's now serving up its first installment of Startup Recipes — a new series of DIY guides for founders
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Wolf Administration Announces $3 Million in Funding for Investments in Start-Up Companies
Rittenhouse will maintain an office presence at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and will continue to collaborate with the BFTP/SEP
Pittsburgh Inno
- Oct 14, 2021
- 3 min
VIT's acquisition further 'validation' of Pgh's growing entrepreneurial community, fmr investors say
Pittsburgh-based hardware accelerator AlphaLab Gear, a platform offered through Innovation Works, served as an early investor in VIT.
Philly Inquirer
- Oct 6, 2021
- 8 min
Philly’s BIPOC entrepreneurs get new promises to fund businesses and correct a historic deficit
This article was originally published in the Philadelphia Inquirer. by Erin Arvedlund BIPOC entrepreneurs have struggled to raise capital...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Oct 1, 2021
- 5 min
Pittsburgh — From Steel City to Smart City
Pittsburgh has always been known as a diverse city & features 90 distinct neighborhoods with their own sub-cultures, with 302,000 residents
Lehigh Valley PA
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
LVEDC Interviews Angelo Valletta, President & CEO of BFTP/NEP
Angelo Valletta is a multiple award-winning senior business executive with 35 years of comprehensive organizational leadership experience
NextPittsburgh
- Sep 23, 2021
- 3 min
NextPittsburgh: Pgh ranks 23rd in global emerging startup ecosystem report
“Over the last 5 years we’ve had about 300 investors from around the world investing in Pgh & last year alone, 42 first-time new investors"
PhillyVoice
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Philly among the top 30 cities worldwide for new companies, Startup Genome says
This article was originally published in the PhillyVoice. The research firm bumped the city up 15 spots on its latest rankings BY HANNAH...
90.5 WESA
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Pittsburgh Makes List Of Emerging Cities For Startups But More Support for Diverse Leadership Needed
Pittsburgh ranked 23rd in the list of the top 100 emerging cities for startups worldwide in the report by Startup Genome and the GNC.
Technical.ly
- Sep 22, 2021
- 4 min
Pgh ranked on a global list of ’emerging’ startup ecosystems & these local leaders aren’t surprised
The 2021 GSE report placed Pittsburgh as the 23rd top emerging market, with strengths in funding, performance, adv. manufacturing & robotics
Pittsburgh Inno
- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
Local leaders react to Pittsburgh being named among top 25 global emerging startup ecosystems
This article was originally published in the PittsburghInno. By Nate Doughty | September 22, 2021, 03:27pm EDT On Wednesday, a new...
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