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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.

The White House calls Pittsburgh 'a hub for innovation' as it moves to boost investment

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

May 18
1 min

The White House calls Pittsburgh 'a hub for innovation' as it moves to boost investment

The city was singled out for its emerging robotics, biomanufacturing and clean energy industries

Gov. Wolf: $246 Million Awarded to Support Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania

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

State Budget Includes Investments in Innovation

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jul 11, 2022
2 min

State Budget Includes Investments in Innovation

The line item for BFTDA, which is included within the budget for (DCED), will rise from $14.5 million to $17 million in the 2022-23 budget.

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

Here's what Gov. Wolf's budget proposal could mean for region's startups, entrepreneurs

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.