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Innovation Works
Feb 24, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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 27, 20212 min read
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
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