Ben Franklin 4 PA
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.
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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.
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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
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Gov. Wolf Announces $268 Million in New ARPA Funding to Boost Small Business Success
Direct equity investments will be made in PA seed & early-stage tech companies through partners like Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Apr 26, 20222 min read
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
Ryan E. Glenn
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Wolf Administration and CMU Present Findings of Report on Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy
August 11, 2021 Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Carnegie Mellon...
Stephen Brawley
May 20, 20211 min read
Centre Daily Times: Pennsylvania Must Continue to Invest in Innovation
The Governor’s $14.5 million proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year would keep Ben Franklin’s base appropriation level.
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