Ben Franklin 4 PA
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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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
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 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.
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
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."
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