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Seventeen Ben Franklin Portfolio Companies Named to Regional “Best Of” Startups List
August 12, 2025
Ben Franklin Portfolio Companies Lead the Way in Regional Innovation Seventeen of Ben Franklin Northeast’s portfolio companies have been recognized in Lehigh Valley Business’ inaugural “In the Lead” Start Up Businesses list, which highlights the 20 most promising young companies...
Eight Startups Selected for 2025 AgeTech TechCelerator Cohort
August 5, 2025
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin CNP) is proud to announce the seven startups selected to participate in the 2025 AgeTech TechCelerator. This virtual accelerator was designed to fast-track technologies that improve the lives of...
New Hires and Promotion at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
July 15, 2025
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the promotion of a valued leader and the addition of three talented professionals to its team. Laura Lawrence, who has been a dedicated member of the Ben Franklin Northeast...
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces Over $2 Million in Q4 Investments
June 24, 2025
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has approved $2,030,281.00 in investments from April to June of fiscal year 2025. These investments will support 17 companies—11 early-stage companies and six established manufacturers—fostering innovative product development, workforce expansion, and operational growth...
Five Start-Up Companies Competed for $35,000 — One Winner has been named the 2025 Ben Franklin Big Idea Contest Grand Prize Winner!
May 28, 2025
More than 50 innovators from across the region applied to the Age Tech Big Idea Pitch Contest – a funding contest to promote businesses that improve the lives of older adults. After a rigorous review by industry experts, five founders...
Five Questions with a Founder – An unfiltered look behind the scenes of launching a company.
May 27, 2025
Company: KEVO | Founder: Paul McMahon | Hometown: Mercer County From tinkering in his garage to refining cold brew coffee for the masses, Paul McMahon the founder of KEVO, is on a mission to make better coffee more accessible—and healthier—for...
TechVentures Hosts PA Senate Hearing on the Future of AI in the Commonwealth
May 9, 2025
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania welcomed 40 attendees on May 8 for a public hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Communications & Technology Committee, held at their award-winning TechVentures facility. Chaired by Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Senator Nick Miller,...
Venture Idol 2025 Celebrates Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Record-Breaking Attendance
April 28, 2025
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania proudly hosted its annual Venture Idol 2025 event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, bringing together 281 investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community supporters for an evening celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of...