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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.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Has Closed On $28M As Part Of Largest-Ever Fund

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

State Budget Includes Investments in Innovation

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jul 11, 20222 min read

State Budget Includes Investments in Innovation

The line item for BFTDA, which is included within the budget for (DCED), will rise from $14.5 million to $17 million in the 2022-23 budget.

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.