Philadelphia Business Journal
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
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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
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
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
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.
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