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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Ignites Innovation with Three Strategic Investments!

September 20, 2023

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA is not merely investing in startups; it’s championing their dreams and helping them navigate the exciting terrain of technological innovation. Ben Franklin is proud to announce its recent investments in three...

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Nobias Therapeutics Announces Acceptance Of Late-Breaking Abstract

September 20, 2023

Nobias Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering AI-based deep phenotyping techniques to discover advanced therapeutics, today announced new results. From a Phase 2 clinical trial of NB-001 (fasoracetam) for the treatment of the neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (“22q11DS”)...

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Big Check Event: A Celebration of Innovation and Success

September 19, 2023

Each year, numerous startups embark on their entrepreneurial journey, armed with the essential funding and business support services generously offered by the entrepreneurial community in Erie. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these local innovators and applaud their...

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Investment Deals Slow For Ben Franklin Technology Partners In ‘Tightened’ Capital Market.

September 19, 2023

Investments by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania in fiscal year 2023 reflected a slow capital market, and CEO Scott Nissenbaum said more of the same could be coming. Ben Franklin receives state funding, so it isn’t as pressured by external...

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Philly Power Moves: Meet The 4 Honorees Of The 2023 Nucleus Awards

September 18, 2023

The University City Science Center announced the honorees of this year’s Nucleus Awards. These awards recognize leaders in the science and technology space in Philadelphia. They are: Dr. Daniel M. Skovronsky, the EVP and chief scientific and medical officer and president of Lilly...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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