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Six Founders, One Big Moment: Finalists Announced for the 2025 Big Idea Contest Finale sponsored by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA
April 11, 2025
After receiving over 50 applications from across the region, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin CNP) is thrilled to announce the six outstanding finalists selected for the 2025 Age Tech Big Idea Contest Finale. These...
This startup aims to make 50% of US hospitals less wasteful using smart data
April 8, 2025
In its near-decade of existence, CHOP spinout Bainbridge Health has amassed over 500 hospitals as clients, and it continues to grow. Startup profile: Bainbridge Health Founded by: Joseph Kaupp, Sean O’Neill and Sam Wilson Year founded: 2016 Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA Sector: Healthcare Funding...
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces $972,500 in Q3 Investments
March 25, 2025
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin Northeast) has approved $972,500 in investments from January to March of fiscal year 2025. These investments will support eight early-stage companies and seven established manufacturers, fostering innovative product development, workforce expansion,...
Traditional PPE Isn’t Made For Everyone. Here’s How One Startup Is Fixing It.
February 24, 2025
AmorSui’s new approach to the safety gear is also more environmentally friendly, and stays usable for longer. It started with an accident that should never have happened. While a PhD student in 2013, Beau Wangtrakuldee was working in a lab...
Philly Trading Card Startup CollX Raises $10M Series A, Will Focus On Growing Community
February 20, 2025
While the company is largely a marketplace for buying and selling collectibles, it wants to help users connect with one another. Philly-based trading card platform CollX raked in millions more dollars last month, once again receiving support from local investors....
Driving Impact for Manufacturers: A Must-Attend Conference for Industry Leaders
February 12, 2025
The Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) will host the first annual Driving Impact for Manufacturers (DIFM) Conference, that will be held on March 25, 2025, at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA. This conference will provide companies with the...
Announcing Our 2024 Annual Report: Driving Innovation & Growth Together
January 24, 2025
Announcing Our 2024 Annual Report: Driving Innovation & Growth Together Learn how Ben Franklin Northeast is creating opportunities and driving economic impact. We’re excited to share our latest Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania Annual Report, spotlighting the innovation,...
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces $1.1 Million in Q2 Investments
January 10, 2025
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces $1.1 Million in Q2 InvestmentsBen Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin Northeast) has approved $1.1 million in investments from October – December of fiscal year 2024–2025. Twelve companies, spanning startups and established manufacturers,...
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...
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...