Ben Franklin 4 PA
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.
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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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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
Ryan E. Glenn
- Feb 22, 2022
- 3 min
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.
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...
Stephen Brawley
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Ben Franklin Continues to Reward Pennsylvania for its Investment
I love working with Ben Franklin of Central & Northern Pa. because of the work we do every day to help expand & diversify Pa.'s economy
Angelo J. Valletta
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
Pennsylvania & the Importance of Government-Funded Venture Capital
Nearly 40 years since its inception, BFTP has proven a resounding success, having earned bipartisan support over multiple administrations.
Ryan E. Glenn
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
With Continued Investments, Pennsylvania is Equipped to Continue Global Startup Success
Pa. must capitalize on progress made by continuing to invest in innovation & technological advances & build upon the $14.5 mil investment
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
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