Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) also marking the big 3-0, announced $1.2 million in funding for eight startups.
They are:
Chromatan Inc., State College, is commercializing a new method for purifying drugs called Countercurrent Tangential Chromatography. The company’s innovation is a cost effective alternative to the current method, column chromatography.
Maculogix, Inc., Hummelstown, has developed a diagnostic tool for the early detection of age-related macular degeneration.
Hatchback, LLC, Harrisburg, has developed a platform that allows retailer loyalty programs to take advantage of geo-location data.
Hot Mix Mobile, LLC, Lebanon, manufactures a mobile, truck-mounted, mix-on-site volumetric Hot Mix Asphalt system. RoadMixer™ repairs roads on demand, eliminating the need for cold patching.
CrimeWatch, located in the Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Carlisle, developed software that allows law enforcement agencies to use a simple web tool to manage, organize and control content relative to criminal activity.
Dataforma, Inc., York, provides business management software for roofing contractors. The company developed a single source, web-based and mobile device platform to support all the needs of this and vertical markets.
Lewis Designs, LLC, Waterford, is in the process of designing and testing prototypes for an innovative new braking system.
Direct Allergy, LLC, Erie, has started an allergy immunotherapy service that can be utilized by primary care physicians, especially those located in rural areas.
Source: BFTP/CNP
Writer: Elise Vider