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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.
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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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Philadelphia Business Journal
Jun 16, 20222 min read
Philadelphia on the cusp of becoming a top 10 startup ecosystem in the U.S., report finds
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, University City Science Center & Drexel University worked with Startup Genome to produce report
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
Ryan E. Glenn
Nov 18, 20213 min read
With Continued Investments, Pennsylvania is Equipped to Continue Global Startup Success
Pa. must capitalize on progress made by continuing to invest in innovation & technological advances & build upon the $14.5 mil investment
Philadelphia Business Journal
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Ben Franklin Technology Partners forms 4-person health care investment group
BFTP of SEP has formed an investment group to support the development of early-stage companies focused on health care technologies, outcomes
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Oct 20, 20212 min read
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Ranked Among the Top Global Startup Ecosystems
Reports like the one issued by Startup Genome spotlight the positive results we can achieve in the commonwealth when we all work together.
Philly Inquirer
Oct 5, 20218 min read
Philly’s BIPOC entrepreneurs get new promises to fund businesses and correct a historic deficit
This article was originally published in the Philadelphia Inquirer. by Erin Arvedlund BIPOC entrepreneurs have struggled to raise capital...
PhillyVoice
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Philly among the top 30 cities worldwide for new companies, Startup Genome says
This article was originally published in the PhillyVoice. The research firm bumped the city up 15 spots on its latest rankings BY HANNAH...
Technical.ly
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Philly just ranked high on a global list of startup ecosystems. These local leaders aren’t surprised
This article was originally published by Technical.ly. After earning the title of top "emerging" city last year, Philadelphia landed a...
Philadelphia Business Journal
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Philadelphia’s startup ecosystem climbs 15 spots into the top 30 worldwide, report says
This article was originally posted on PHLINNO. By Kennedy Rose | September 22, 2021, 12:01am EDT Philadelphia’s startup ecosystem ranks...
Scott Nissenbaum
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Vital Lessons from 2020 Provide a Blueprint for Pennsylvania’s Economic Future
BFTP/SEP's grant & partnership with Philly startup leaders was a response to a community call to action to support underrepresented founders
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.
Philadelphia Business Journal
Dec 3, 20204 min read
Silverstein, Cantor Fitzgerald invest $56M in University City life sciences development
Silverstein Properties Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald have made a $56 million investment in the development of 3.0 University Place
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