May 9: iXchange celebrates seven success stories
Hundreds of movers and shakers will gather for Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania's annual awards night. You could be one of them.
EVENT: Competition taps into college rivalries and entrepreneurial spirit
This inaugural Lehigh Valley pitch contest will be held at Ben Franklin TechVentures on April 27 and feature teams from six regional colleges.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA to invest $292,260 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.
Lesson #8: Don't believe the hype
Wayne Barz has more advice for startups in his latest "Incubating Innovation" column. Not every hot new thing goes mainstream. Once you've made your first sale, avoid the hype cycle and focus on pushing innovators to adopt your tech-driven product.
Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network grows again
StartupLewisburg is the latest to join, adding another boost to the northeastern Pennsylvania entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Lesson #7: 1 > 1,000,000
For a startup, nabbing your first sale is a moment worth celebrating. In the latest installment of our 'Incubating Innovation' series, Wayne Barz talks about the journey to that big score, and the challenges that follow.
Get off the couch with Play Impossible's interactive smart ball
This Lewisburg startup is working hard to get tech-savvy consumers into the action with a multi-sport ball that connects to an Android or iOS mobile app for exciting, physical play.
The 'Internet of Things' arrives at TechVentures
Arkados Group, a fast-growing provider of scalable and interoperable high-tech solutions, has landed in the Lehigh Valley. The company plans to conduct its core research and development in Bethlehem.
Lesson #6: What would Captain Kirk do?
In the next installation of our "Incubating Innovation" series, Wayne Barz encourages entrepreneurs to embrace the spirit of exploration.
And the winner of Ben Franklin Venture Idol is...
The annual competition for Northeastern PA startups -- a combination of 'American Idol' and 'Shark Tank' -- has crowned its 2016 winner.