Ben Franklin 4 PA
$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
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Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Ben Franklin Investments Pay Huge Dividends for Pa.
Statewide initiative helped clients create 2,438 jobs, retain 12,923 more, & generate $2 billion in revenue, according to 2021 Impact Report
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Apr 4
- 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.
Ryan E. Glenn
- Feb 22
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Oct 27, 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
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
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.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
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.
Central Penn Business Journal
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
CPBJ: Wolf administration approves $5 million for Pa. startups
SeventySix Capital Fund II LP, 412 Venture Fund LP, and SoundBoard Venture Fund LP
Ryan E. Glenn
- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
Keeping Up with the Joneses: Pa. Must Prioritize Innovation to Compete with Neighboring States
Now more than ever that investments in innovation are critical to fuel the recovery that will help to get our economy back on track.
Pittsburgh Business Times
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Here's what the proposed state budget could mean for Innovation Work's funding
Rich Lunak, president and CEO of Innovation Works, anticipates IW will receive about $3.5 million of the funding.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Responds to FY 2021-22 Budget
Gov. Wolf’s proposed 2021-22 General Fund budget would provide continued investments in innovation through $14.5 million in funding to BFTP.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
DCED Highlights AireLife’s Revolutionary Air Filtration System for COVID-19 Mitigation
"LifeAire is an outstanding example of a young company that has responded swiftly and effectively to this pandemic.”
Stephen Brawley
- May 5, 2020
- 3 min
Amid COVID-19 Recovery Efforts, Pennsylvania Must Focus on Economic Growth for Communities
We appreciate recent assistance to startups during this unprecedented time. Now we must begin the work to keep Pa. on the right econ. path.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Apr 23, 2020
- 3 min
Ben Franklin Awarded $4 Million to Aid Struggling Startups, Foster Innovation in Response to COVID19
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a 2020-21 General Fund budget that included a $5 million increase for BFTDA.
Ryan E. Glenn
- Apr 16, 2020
- 4 min
Ben Franklin Clients Answer Call to Combat COVID-19
At Ben Franklin, everything we are doing right now, in conjunction with our clients, is about innovating against COVID-19.