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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.

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.

Report: Ben Franklin Tech Partners created hundreds of jobs in our region

WFMZ-TV 69News

May 9, 20221 min read

Report: Ben Franklin Tech Partners created hundreds of jobs in our region

Supporting new technology initiatives from an established manufacturer's perspective, investing and supporting early-stage organizations

Pittsburgh needs both startups and manufacturers in its bid to modernize industry, tech leader says

90.5 WESA

Apr 6, 20223 min read

Pittsburgh needs both startups and manufacturers in its bid to modernize industry, tech leader says

An engineer and entrepreneur, Formica became the head of the AlphaLab Gear startup accelerator in February 2022.

LVEDC Interviews Angelo Valletta, President & CEO of BFTP/NEP

Lehigh Valley PA

Sep 29, 20213 min read

LVEDC Interviews Angelo Valletta, President & CEO of BFTP/NEP

Angelo Valletta is a multiple award-winning senior business executive with 35 years of comprehensive organizational leadership experience

Ben Franklin/SEP uses additional funds to focus on 'surviving and thriving' firms during pandemic

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.

Reading Eagle: New Ben Franklin CEO plans to 'hunt' startups for Reading, Berks

The Reading Eagle

May 11, 20215 min read

Reading Eagle: New Ben Franklin CEO plans to 'hunt' startups for Reading, Berks

A public-private partnership, BFTP/NEP creates and retains jobs in the state by linking early-stage tech firms and established manufacturers

The Burg: Tech Traction: Ben Franklin Technology Partners helps promising start-ups get up & running

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Mar 2, 20203 min read

The Burg: Tech Traction: Ben Franklin Technology Partners helps promising start-ups get up & running

In sum, Ben Franklin helps promising technology companies get off the ground by providing funding, expertise and resources.

Comcast Newsmakers: Ryan E. Glenn on How An Innovation Economy Helps Companies Create

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Oct 2, 20191 min read

Comcast Newsmakers: Ryan E. Glenn on How An Innovation Economy Helps Companies Create

The concept of an innovation economy and its benefits to companies developing products and services for the future is discussed

Report says Pa. is losing its innovation mojo

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Sep 3, 20196 min read

Report says Pa. is losing its innovation mojo

The 66-page report released Aug. 13 was developed over six months as the researchers interviewed key technology players from around Pa.

Ryan Glenn, Director of Statewide Initiatives Discusses Tech Innovation on Comcast Newsmakers

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 20, 20191 min read

Ryan Glenn, Director of Statewide Initiatives Discusses Tech Innovation on Comcast Newsmakers

Want to know how important adequate state funding in the #PABudget is for sustained growth & #techinnovation?