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SkillCycle Upgrades Talent Development Platform To Help Customers Drive ROI Through Coaching and Upskilling
September 14, 2023
SkillCycle, a learning company focused on helping companies and their employees thrive through upskilling, announced today that their development-first platform enables a direct path from learning to performance management. C-suites and leadership typically look for growth opportunities and competitive advantages...
Innovation Blossoms: Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp Winners Announced
September 13, 2023
In the heart of Pennsylvania’s innovation ecosystem, a virtual pitch event held on Tuesday, September 13, 2023, marked a defining moment for seven entrepreneurial teams. Hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners, in collaboration with Invent Penn State, the TechCelerator Startup...
ERPHealth Acquires Manifesto, Expanding Its Behavioral Health Outcome Tracking Platform To Include Peer Support And Health Coaching.
September 7, 2023
ERPHealth, a leading innovator in outcome tracking technology, proudly announces its latest strategic move to revolutionize the field of behavioral health. Today marks a groundbreaking milestone as the company has successfully acquired Manifesto, a comprehensive, evidence-based peer support and health...
Tech-Enabled Real Estate Brokerage Houwzer Formed A New Parent Company, Newfound
September 1, 2023
This new company will encompass Houwzer and recently the acquired brand Trelora as well as new brands Dash, HomeRise and Newfound Enterprise. Tech-enabled real estate brokerage Houwzer announced this month the launch of its new parent company, Newfound. Mike Maher, CEO and...
Penn Employees Receive Over $2 million In Student Loan Forgiveness Service
August 31, 2023
A service offered by Penn is providing millions in student loan forgiveness for employees. Penn offers the free service to help faculty, staff, and postdoctoral researchers and fellows navigate the nationally offered Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The loan has helped 29...
What should founders keep in mind when approaching investors?
August 28, 2023
Leaders from Angel Capital Association, Ben Franklin Technology Partners and other funding institutions offered their four top tips. Navigating the funding world as a first-time founder can be overwhelming. Stories abound about all the dos and don’ts of approaching investors....
Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Unveils Cutting-edge Innovations at Virtual Pitch Event!
August 21, 2023
Ben Franklin Technology Partners joins forces with the Invent Penn State initiative to showcase the Summer TechCelerator Cohort and their startup business ideas! For over a decade, the TechCelerator Startup Boot Camp has been supporting emerging entrepreneurs, and this year...
Two Philly-Area Groups Vie For New Federal Regional Tech Hub Designation
August 18, 2023
Under the CHIPS and Science Act, the U.S. Commerce Department will award 20 or more winning regions $50 million to $75 million to create globally competitive industry clusters. Two Philly-area groups focused on biotechnology and precision medicine want to...
Four Leaders To Be Honored By The Science Center At 2023 Nucleus Awards
August 15, 2023
Celebrating 60 years of scientific innovation, the Science Center will honor four individuals who have demonstrated leadership in fostering a more innovative, collaborative, and equitable future during its annual Nucleus Awards, presented by CSL. The Nucleus Awards, taking place on September 26th,...
For EDA Tech Hubs Designation, Philly’s Life Science Leaders Are Reaching Across State Lines
August 9, 2023
Ben Franklin Tech Partners is leading over 50 partners in applying for the federal program. Here’s why orgs from southeastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware and southern New Jersey have all joined this consortium. Tech leaders from parts of Delaware, New Jersey...