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Ryan E. Glenn
Aug 23, 20213 min read
An In-Depth Look at Pa.’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Highlights the Strength and Importance of BFTP
Partnerships like the one between DCED and Carnegie Mellon, as well as investments like the $14.5 million we saw in the 2021-22 General Fund
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Wolf Administration and CMU Present Findings of Report on Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy
August 11, 2021 Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Carnegie Mellon...
Scott Nissenbaum
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Vital Lessons from 2020 Provide a Blueprint for Pennsylvania’s Economic Future
BFTP/SEP's grant & partnership with Philly startup leaders was a response to a community call to action to support underrepresented founders
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jul 26, 20212 min read
DCED: $14 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects
Each of the four Ben Franklin partners will receive $3.5 million in funding.
Philadelphia Business Journal
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Ben Franklin/SEP uses additional funds to focus on 'surviving and thriving' firms during pandemic
The seed fund received an additional $1 million in April 2020 from DCED to supplement its $3.5 million from Pa.'s standard challenge grant.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jun 29, 20212 min read
2021-22 Budget Invests in Innovation by Continuing Support for Ben Franklin Technology Partners
The $14.5 million investment in the 2021-22 budget keeps Ben Franklin’s base appropriation level.
Lehigh Valley Business
Jun 27, 20213 min read
LVB: LifeAire Systems sees staggering growth with COVID-19 demand for air purification
“The number of LifeAire products installed increased 700% from the pre-pandemic time to the current time.”
Philadelphia Business Journal
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Cagent Vascular receives $9M investment to accelerate marketing of its lead product
Cagent's early backers include Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Angelo J. Valletta
Jun 21, 20215 min read
Northeastern PA is a Leading Innovation Hub Thanks to Talent, Support Network, and Location
Ben Franklin NEP does great work. Now it's time to ensure that Ben Franklin can also have the greatest impact possible.
Angelo J. Valletta
Jun 6, 20211 min read
Morning Call LTE: Pa. must invest in innovation
Published in the MORNING CALL on June 4, 2021 From early in the pandemic, Ben Franklin Technology Partners' clients have been working to...
Stephen Brawley
May 20, 20211 min read
Centre Daily Times: Pennsylvania Must Continue to Invest in Innovation
The Governor’s $14.5 million proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year would keep Ben Franklin’s base appropriation level.
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