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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.

Ben Franklin Clients Generated $2.8 Billion in Revenue in 2023

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 202 min read

Ben Franklin Clients Generated $2.8 Billion in Revenue in 2023

What makes Ben Franklin so unique is how it continuously evolves, grows its networks and partnerships, and adapts its programs to expand

Ben Franklin Commends Governor’s Economic Development Focus on Innovation, Technology

Ryan E. Glenn

Jan 302 min read

Ben Franklin Commends Governor’s Economic Development Focus on Innovation, Technology

Forty years of investments in Ben Franklin Technology Partners have paid huge dividends for our commonwealth. Let's write the next chapter.

Shapiro Administration investing in tech companies to spur Pa. economy, workforce

Central Penn Business Journal

Jan 291 min read

Shapiro Administration investing in tech companies to spur Pa. economy, workforce

$3 million was awarded through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) & is aimed at advancing the competitiveness of Pa.

Ben Franklin Congratulates Terri Glueck on Retirement from Innovation Works

Technical.ly

Jan 251 min read

Ben Franklin Congratulates Terri Glueck on Retirement from Innovation Works

Retiring Innovation Works exec Terri Glueck says critical thinking and communication skills helped her build a career.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Has Closed On $28M As Part Of Largest-Ever Fund

Philadelphia Business Journal

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Has Closed On $28M As Part Of Largest-Ever Fund

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has raised its largest ever amount of capital, securing $28 million towards its $100 million statewide fund

Pa. Launches the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Sep 27, 20233 min read

Pa. Launches the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)

The Shapiro Administration will hold listening sessions with business and economic development leaders across Pennsylvania.

LVEDC: The Lehigh Valley is paving the way for success in life sciences

Lehigh Valley PA

Aug 2, 20234 min read

LVEDC: The Lehigh Valley is paving the way for success in life sciences

The next OraSure Technologies, B. Braun Medical, and CryoConcepts are going to be able to write their success stories set in Lehigh Valley.

Robotics Factory to Fuel Robotics Startups & Catalyze Regional Economic Growth

Innovation Works

Jul 17, 20235 min read

Robotics Factory to Fuel Robotics Startups & Catalyze Regional Economic Growth

The dedicated home for the Robotics Factory fortifies the region’s robotics cluster & reinforces Pittsburgh’s position as a global leader.

Ben Franklin Clients Generated $2.4 Billion in Revenue in 2022

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 31, 20232 min read

Ben Franklin Clients Generated $2.4 Billion in Revenue in 2022

In 2022, BFTP clients secured $1.4 billion in post-Ben Franklin financing, created 1,508 jobs, helped to retain 10,145 positions

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

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

May 18, 20231 min read

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

Study: Ben Franklin Grew Pa.'s Economy by $6.1 Billion, Created 16,006 Jobs from 2017 to 2021

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Apr 26, 20232 min read

Study: Ben Franklin Grew Pa.'s Economy by $6.1 Billion, Created 16,006 Jobs from 2017 to 2021

Since its inception, Ben Franklin has boosted Pa.’s economy by $30 billion

Ben Franklin Welcomes Shapiro’s DCED Nominee Siger

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 12, 20232 min read

Ben Franklin Welcomes Shapiro’s DCED Nominee Siger

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro appointed Rick Siger to be secretary of PA DCED and the administration is scheduled to be sworn in on Jan. 17.

Pennsylvania's innovation economy suffers from 'lack of a drumbeat,' policy experts say

Philadelphia Business Journal

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Pennsylvania's innovation economy suffers from 'lack of a drumbeat,' policy experts say

The factors and effects of Pennsylvania's lagging innovation economy are wide-ranging and diverse.

BenFranklin.org Launches Redesigned Website

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Oct 24, 20221 min read

BenFranklin.org Launches Redesigned Website

Thanks to Digital Ink, our statewide umbrella website recently received a makeover. Visit BenFranklin.org!

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

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Sep 14, 20223 min read

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, 20223 min read

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

Gov. Wolf Announces New Technology Jobs Coming to LV with Expansion of iDEAL Semiconductor Devices

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Aug 26, 20223 min read

Gov. Wolf Announces New Technology Jobs Coming to LV with Expansion of iDEAL Semiconductor Devices

As part of the expansion, iDEAL Semiconductor plans to increase its footprint at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA by 15,000 sq feet

Allentown pharma firm hopes to soon have oral vaccine to market

Lehigh Valley Business

Jul 31, 20222 min read

Allentown pharma firm hopes to soon have oral vaccine to market

One of the biggest benefits, Flanigan said, is that the oral vaccine is proving to be extremely shelf stable and can tolerate high heat.

$16.4 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jul 29, 20223 min read

$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

Penn State researchers created 3D-printed housing for life on Mars. Next: artificial reefs

Centre Daily Times

Jul 25, 20224 min read

Penn State researchers created 3D-printed housing for life on Mars. Next: artificial reefs

“State College is a great place for innovation...students in the past just wanted to leave but now they're excited to stay at the startups."