And the winner of Ben Franklin Venture Idol is....
Scranton company ChannelApe was the big winner at this annual pitch competition that pits regional startups against each other in front of a live audience — think Shark Tank meets American Idol.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA to invest $471,450 in regional companies
The organization's goal is to lead the region to a better economic future by growing early-stage companies, helping manufacturers achieve industry leadership, and promoting a favorable business environment.
York healthcare tech startup scores $100K at Steve Case's Rise of the Rest
Device Events strives to make information about medical devices available to providers and patients. Their idea bested the field at this pitch competition that seeds startups working outside traditional tech hubs.
Grooming the next big thing at Ben Franklin Technology Partners
This iconic Pennsylvania institution has been taking startups from great idea to thriving company since 1983, contributing billions to the state's economy. Check out four businesses — one for each of BFTP's regional headquarters — taking advantage of its incubation and acceleration resources to thrive, whether developing next-generation pregnancy tests, fighting bedbugs or saving lives with stroke prevention.
10 finalists announced in Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA contest
The winners — which will be announced on November 16 — will earn cash prizes and business development opportunities to help get their idea off the ground.
The Penn State Altoona LaunchBox brings vitality to downtown
The city is now home to a new, no-cost startup accelerator and co-working space ten years in the making.
Win big with your BIG IDEA
Calling all budding entrepreneurs, researchers, software developers and existing small businesses in northern and central PA for this annual contest. Winners will earn cash prizes AND business development opportunities.
ImpactPHL Ventures to invest $15 million in local startups
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and its partners have announced a huge funding initiative to support regional tech startups working to solve social, environmental and health problems.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA invests more than $2.5 Million in tech startups
While each of the companies serves different markets and are in various stages of development, they all took an important step towards turning a good idea into a business reality by applying for Ben Franklin funding.
State College startup helps turf grow tough
Started while the founder was still a Penn State student, Phospholutions has developed a product that boosts the survival rate of transplanted seedlings, makes them more drought-resistant and reduces the environmental consequences of wasted fertilizer. They're coming to a golf course or playing field near you.