Ben Franklin 4 PA
BenFranklin.org Launches Redesigned Website
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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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BROOKINGS
- Oct 19, 2022
- 4 min
Commonwealth of innovation: A policy agenda for revitalizing Pennsylvania’s economic dynamism
“Few states possess as many of the assets needed for innovation-driven growth as Pennsylvania,” Brookings’ researchers wrote in the study.
Ryan E. Glenn
- Oct 6, 2022
- 2 min
Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy Driving Growth
Pennsylvania jumped 6 spots from #23 to #17 in CNBC’s annual rankings for America’s Top States for Business in 2022, now in its 15th year.
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
Omar Mencin
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
‘Is it the right time to do this?’
Omar Mencin, Ben Franklin/SEP managing director of tech, has some suggestions on whether now is the best moment to build a company
Lehigh Valley Business
- Jul 31, 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 25, 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
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