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A Vision for “Sensor Valley”: Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster Event

December 17, 2024

State College, PA – On December 4, 2024, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College hosted the inaugural Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster event, gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development experts to showcase the region’s growing...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

December 17, 2024

Central, PA – December 6, 2024 Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) proudly concluded its Fall 2024 TechCelerator Bootcamp by providing up to $10,000 in prize awards to promising entrepreneurs from the region. After an intensive weekly program, eight innovative start-ups pitched their business models...

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Ben Franklin Welcomes New Communications Specialist – Rebecca Farmer Force

December 17, 2024

What does a superhero, a glee club singer, and a New York Times best-selling author have in common? They have all worked with our newest team member Rebecca Farmer Force!  Rebecca has a professional background in film and television spanning...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

December 17, 2024

Central, PA – December 6, 2024 Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) proudly concluded its Fall 2024 TechCelerator Bootcamp by providing up to $10,000 in prize awards to promising entrepreneurs from thae region. After an intensive weekly program, eight innovative start-ups pitched their business...

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A Vision for “Sensor Valley”: Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster Event

December 17, 2024

State College, PA – On December 4, 2024, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College hosted the inaugural Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster event, gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development experts to showcase the region’s growing...

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Experian Accelerates Identity and Activation Capabilities With Acquisition of Audigent

December 4, 2024

December 04 – COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian® — the global data and technology company — announced today it has acquired Audigent, a leading data activation and identity platform in the advertising industry. The acquisition further expands Experian’s deeply integrated marketing data...

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PolicyMap Integrates Maternal Health Index to Combat Disparities

December 1, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA – PolicyMap, an online data and mapping company, has announced the integration of Surgo Health’s Granular Maternity Vulnerability Index (gMVI) into its platform. This powerful tool aims to address maternal health disparities in the United States by identifying areas...

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BioBuzz Announces The Finalists For Its 2024 Life Sciences Awards In The BioHealth Capital Region And Greater Philadelphia

November 20, 2024

BioBuzz recognizes six categories annually: BioHealth Leader of the Year, Community Builder of the Year, Workforce Champion of the Year, Startup of the Year, Breakthrough Life Science Company of the Year, and Employer of the Year. Meet the people, programs,...

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Vittoria Biotherapeutics Completes $25 Million In Private Financing To Propel Groundbreaking Cell Therapy Candidates

November 12, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vittoria Biotherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company specializing in the development of innovative cell therapies for hard-to-treat diseases, today announced the successful completion of a $25 million private financing round. This funding is a...

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Zenapse Launches AI-Powered Marketing Experience Platform On Google Cloud Marketplace

November 7, 2024

WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zenapse, an AI-powered marketing platform utilizing emotional intelligence, today announced the availability of its ZenImpact Optimization Studio on Google Cloud Marketplace. This launch provides marketers with a powerful tool to enhance business outcomes and gain...

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