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Meet Ben Franklin Technology Partners at the Maker Event Hosted by Forest Scientific
July 14, 2023
TIONESTA, PA – Join us for a free Maker Event on Saturday, July 22 from 10 AM- 1 PM in the parking lot of Forest Scientific, 668 Elm Street, Tionesta to learn more about Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the...
The Most Effective Actions These 8 Orgs Have Taken Toward DEI
July 10, 2023
Since 2020, many companies and organizations have made pledges and commitments related to diversity, equity and inclusion, although the effectiveness of these campaigns has varied widely. Some of the most successful initiatives have been from groups that have established histories...
Delaware AI Startup WhipFlip Keeps Streamlining The Used Vehicle Industry
July 1, 2023
The DoorDash-inspired car selling platform is now ready to raise its first institutional round — and founder Roger Clappe intends to stay in the state as the company scales. Back in 2021, before “AI” was the hot topic it’s been...
These 20 Innovators Are PHL Inno’s 2023 Fire Awards Honorees
June 28, 2023
It’s been a tough year for startups, with many forced to tighten their belts and lay off employees as venture capital funding dried up. Despite the national funding slump, Philadelphia-area startups continue to prove they’ve got fight in them, with...
Ben Franklin Summer TechCelerator Finalists Chosen!
June 27, 2023
Out of 15 applicants, eight finalists were selected to participate in Ben Franklin Technology Partner’s Summer TechCelerator Business Bootcamp! These eight finalists have a startup idea they would like to explore the likelihood of success with the help of Ben...
Ben Franklin’s 2023 Program Overview
June 21, 2023
An overview of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA’s work in 2023. The Innovation economy in Pennsylvania is not confined to its urban centers like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Every day, entrepreneurs in more rural areas of Pennsylvania...
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Invests in Ten Companies!
June 21, 2023
Ten startup companies located in Central and Northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, and software applications, or stabilize operations in a long-standing manufacturing business. The Ben...
Philadelphia Held Its Top-30 Ranking On This List Of Global Startup Ecosystems
June 16, 2023
The region kept its #27 spot on Startup Genome’s report for another year. Per the report, Philly created $68 billion in ecosystem value between 2020 and 2022 — and life sciences, especially, got kudos. We can hear the chants now:...
Philadelphia Startup Ecosystem Ranks Among World’s Top 30 And Has A Value Of $68B, Report Finds
June 15, 2023
Philadelphia remains one of the top startup ecosystems in the world, according to new rankings. In its annual report released Thursday, Startup Genome ranks the city at No. 27 out of more than 280 regional ecosystems around the world based on factors...
TITAN 100 – Recognizing 100 CEOs & C-Level Executives
June 14, 2023
The Titan 100 program recognizes the top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Collectively the 2023 Philadelphia Titan 100 and...