Pennsylvania innovators are reshaping the future of healthcare.
From advancing cancer research and drug discovery to scaling regenerative medicine and improving sleep health, Pennsylvania companies are developing technologies that are changing the way diseases are diagnosed, treated, and managed.
Across the Commonwealth, Ben Franklin Technology Partners helps these innovators move breakthrough ideas from the lab to the marketplace by providing investment, expertise, and strategic connections that accelerate growth.
This month, we’re highlighting four companies improving lives while strengthening Pennsylvania’s innovation economy.
Cell X Technologies
Scaling the Future of Regenerative Medicine
location:
Pittsburgh, PA | Southwestern Pennsylvania
sector:
Life Sciences, Healthcare & Robotics
FounderS:
Dr. George Muschler, Co-Founder
Kimerly Powell, PhD, Co-Founder
Manufacturing living cells has long been one of regenerative medicine’s greatest challenges. Cell X Technologies is changing that through its Celligent platform, which combines robotics, imaging, machine learning, and intelligent automation to create scalable, repeatable cell manufacturing workflows.
With support from Innovation Works, a Ben Franklin Technology Partner, including the Robotics Factory Accelerate and Scale programs, Cell X refined its technology, strengthened its manufacturing processes, and accelerated commercialization of its platform—bringing advanced cell therapies one step closer to broader patient access.
“The Robotics Factory helped us navigate the balance between moving fast as a startup and meeting the demands of a highly regulated industry.”
— Brian Handerhan, VP, Operations & Robotics, Cell X Technologies
BreakSight
Unlocking New Possibilities in Precision Medicine
location:
Allentown, PA | Northeastern Pennsylvania
sector:
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Founder:
Dr. Nishita Shastri, PhD, Founder & CEO
BreakSight is advancing precision medicine through innovative DNA break signature analysis that helps researchers identify new biomarkers for targeted cancer therapies. Its technology is providing pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with deeper insight into how DNA responds to treatment, helping improve the development of future therapies.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s investment supported technology development, academic partnerships, and participation in the SPARK mentorship program, helping BreakSight continue expanding its impact on cancer research and precision medicine.
Atlas Biotech
Accelerating Smarter Drug Discovery
location:
State College, PA | Central & Northern Pennsylvania
sector:
Healthcare
FoundeRS:
Josh Reynolds, PhD, Founder & CEO
Marta Tomaszkiewicz, PhD, Co-Founder & Head of Genomics
Atlas Biotech is developing next-generation drug discovery platforms that measure how specific protein mutations affect drug function and efficacy. By advancing personalized medicine, the company is helping researchers develop more effective therapies for cancer and other diseases.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania’s investment helped Atlas Biotech grow its team, expand operations, strengthen its business foundation, and build its sales pipeline. Today, the company collaborates with organizations including the University of Cambridge, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and multiple drug discovery companies.
GreenKey Health
Personalizing the Future of Sleep Care
location:
Philadelphia, PA | Southeastern Pennsylvania
sector:
Healthcare
FounderS:
Michael Markus, Co-Founder & CEO
Joseph Crocetti, Co-Founder
Samuel Krachman, Co-Founder
GreenKey Health is transforming sleep medicine by partnering with major payors to deliver more personalized care for people living with obstructive sleep apnea. Its Value as a Sleep Service (VaaSS) platform combines physician-led clinical pathways with its FDA-cleared medical device, Zzoma, to match patients with therapies tailored to their individual needs.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s investment and statewide network helped GreenKey expand its operations, strengthen its corporate infrastructure, and accelerate commercialization as the company achieved reimbursement coverage for more than 26 million Blue Cross Blue Shield covered lives.
“Ben Franklin helps scaling companies develop the necessary discipline for institutional growth. They provide the structure, diligence, and resources to help an organization mature. Because they are actively in the weeds with you, it truly feels like they are an extension of your own team.”
— Michael J. Markus, CEO, GreenKey Health
Innovation Improving Lives
Whether making regenerative medicine more scalable, advancing precision oncology, accelerating drug discovery, or reimagining sleep care, these companies demonstrate how Pennsylvania innovation is improving health outcomes while creating economic opportunity across the Commonwealth.
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