NEWS: April 2010 Archives - Ben Franklin Technology Partners of PennsylvaniaSubscribe
Applied Computational Technologies in Final Prototype Testing of Radiation Dose Calculation Engine
In 2010, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer—and approximately 65 percent of those cancer victims will receive some form of radiation therapy. Cancer treatment can be daunting. Applied Computational Technologies (ACT)... Read More
BFTP Sponsors State Science and Technology Institute 2010 Conference
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a sponsor of the State Science and Technology Institute’s (SSTI) 2010 annual conference. It will take place in Pittsburgh on September 14-16 and is the premiere technology-based economic development conference i... Read More
Innovation Transfer Network Aids Innovation of Fitness and Nutrition
Hectic schedules create a challenge for those trying to find time to support good nutrition and fitness habits. Companies like Better Bowls and HydroWorx are using the Innovation Transfer Network (ITN) to help launch new products that enhance active ... Read More
Innovation Partnership Receives Additional Funding from Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority
On April 1, the BFTDA approved a $250,000 grant to the Innovation Partnership to support its mission of helping technology companies throughout Pennsylvania to compete more effectively for federal research and development grants. Much, but not all, o... Read More
Vice President Joe Biden Speaks at BFTP/NEP TechVentures2 Groundbreaking
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA (BFTP/NEP) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest building, TechVentures2, with Joe Biden as a speaker and special guest. Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Ben Franklin TechVen... Read More
QR Pharma Focuses on Treatments for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Related to Down Syndrome
Existing Alzheimer’s drugs manage the symptoms and provide only marginal cost-benefit tradeoffs. Dr. Maria Maccecchini believes it's imperative to bring drugs to market that can actually stop the progression of the disease. Maria L. Maccecchini, P... Read More
RoseAnn B. Rosenthal, President & CEO of BFTP/SEP, Featured in D.C. Forum for University Research
RoseAnn B. Rosenthal, President and CEO of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP), spoke at a national forum entitled “Catalyzing University Research for a Stronger Economy” in February. Gary Locke, Secretary, ... Read More
Synergy and critical mass propel local clean tech sector
Efforts to make the area a clean-technology hub are gaining momentum Entrepreneurial interest was in evidence last month at Blank Rome’s 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Cleantech Investment Forum at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Between 350 and 400 ... Read More
Nine National Organizations Supporting Small Business and Innovation Join Together on Concerns about Senate Financial Reform Bill
April 13, 2010 As national organizations that support the start-up and growth of innovative small businesses, the State Science & Technology Institute, Angel Capital Association, National Association of Seed and Venture Funds, National Busines... Read More
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO SPEAK AT BEN FRANKLIN TECHVENTURES2 GROUNDBREAKING
MEDIA ADVISORY: VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO SPEAK AT BEN FRANKLIN TECHVENTURES2 GROUNDBREAKING Vice President Joe Biden will discuss the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act at the Ben Franklin TechVentures2 Groundbreaking: Thursday, Ap... Read More
