Ben Franklin News
Lehigh Valley Leaders Convene at Ben Franklin TechVentures to Supercharge Innovation in Photonics
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted “Supercharging Innovation in the Lehigh Valley and in Photon Junction: Lehigh Valley Leaders x APT” at Ben […] ... Read More >
Alvernia University Welcomes Angelo Valletta as Executive in Residence for 2025–2026 Academic Year
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania proudly announces that President and CEO Angelo J. Valletta has been named Executive in Residence for Alvernia University’s Header School of Business for […] ... Read More >
Community at Work: Ben Franklin TechVentures® Hosts the Region’s Big Conversations
At Ben Franklin, community isn’t a backdrop. It’s the engine. When leaders gather to compare lessons, share what works, and pressure-test ideas, innovation moves faster and farther. That’s core to […] ... Read More >
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces Q1 Investments Over 1 Million
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has approved $1,162,669.50 in investments from July to September of fiscal year 2026. These investments will support 13 companies—11 early-stage companies and 2 […] ... Read More >
Ben Franklin CEO Angelo Valletta Named Board Chair of American Red Cross Rivers Chapter
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is proud to share that President and CEO Angelo Valletta has been appointed Board Chair of the American Red Cross Rivers Chapter Board […] ... Read More >
Ben Franklin CEO Angelo Valletta Named Board Chair of American Red Cross Rivers Chapter
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is proud to share that President and CEO Angelo Valletta has been appointed Board Chair of the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter […] ... Read More >
Seventeen Ben Franklin Portfolio Companies Named to Regional “Best Of” Startups List
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 […] ... Read More >
New Hires and Promotion at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
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 […] ... Read More >
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces Over $2 Million in Q4 Investments
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 […] ... Read More >
TechVentures Hosts PA Senate Hearing on the Future of AI in the Commonwealth
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 […] ... Read More >