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Innovation Works Invests $434,500 in Regional Companies
Since February 2010, Innovation Works has invested $434,500 in ten start-up technology companies and innovative manufacturers in Southwestern PA. The Read More...
Epiphany Solar Water Systems Brings Safe Water to Those in Need
Access to clean water is not much of a worry in the developed world. But almost a billion people—one in Read More...
Innovation Works Annual Meeting: Focus on Economic Impact of Early Stage Tech Companies
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Innovation Works (BFTP/IW) celebrated a decade of investing in early-stage technology companies and nurturing the entrepreneurial Read More...
Study says develop local firms to boost jobs
Local officials are happy to hold a news conference followed by a ribbon cutting whenever new companies are lured into Read More...
BFTP Innovation Works Invests More Than $1.45 Million in Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partner of Southwestern PA, known as Innovation Works (IW), invested more than $1.45 million dollars in regional companies between July 1 and December 31, 2009. Six new companies were added to the IW portfolio, and four existing portfolio companies received additional Read More...
BFTP Innovation Works Holds Discussion on National Innovation Agenda
Innovation Works, the BFTP of Southwestern PA, teamed up with the Pittsburgh Technology Council for a presentation and discussion about President Obama’s recently announced Innovation Agenda on November 19, 2009. The event, entitled “The Geography of Innovation” and held at AlphaLab in Pittsburgh, featured Ed Read More...
Seegrid’s Robotics Business Thrives during Recession
Market down, Seegrid up. The Pittsburgh-area robotics company has been thriving through the recession. Because Seegrid’s industrial mobile robots promote efficiency and productivity, the recession has actually been an advantage to them. Their robots enable distribution centers and manufacturing facilities to save significant amounts of Read More...
Guest Editorial: Early-Stage Support Is More Important Than Ever for Entrepreneurs
By Ron Bianchini Chairman, Ben Franklin Technology Partners/Innovation Works and president/CEO of Avere Systems. Is investing in early-stage technology companies a long-term strategy to grow jobs in and import capital to Pennsylvania? There’s only one way to put it—yes! As a serial entrepreneur and chairman Read More...
Demo Day Introduces Latest AlphaLab Companies to Potential Investors
On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southwestern PA (Innovation Works) will be holding its third Demo Day. Six AlphaLab companies will give short presentations on their technology and business propositions to a standing-room-only crowd of angel investors, venture capitalists, business advisors Read More...
BitArmor Attracts Both Customers and Investors
BitArmor, a rapidly growing Pittsburgh-based data security software company, is striking a chord with customers and investors alike. Recent reports indicate a $5 million Series B funding round from Draper Triangle and other investors. BitArmor began working with Innovation Works, the Ben Franklin Technology Partner Read More...
