A powerhouse podcast straight out of Reading
Justin Schenck created the Growth Now Movement podcast to inspire entrepreneurs and encourage self reflection. Now he's taking his message to the next level with a three-day festival in downtown Reading.
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.
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.
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.
AOL founder Steve Case is coming to Central PA to give away $100K
On October 10, Case and J.D. Vance, author of the best-selling memoir Hillbilly Elegy, will ride into Lancaster, Harrisburg and York on the "Rise of the Rest" tour bus. With its goal of boosting startups outside coastal tech hubs, the initiative is a tremendous opportunity for the region and for fledgling companies seeking a big boost.
Last Chance: Register to attend the 2017 Shale Gas Innovation Contest
This free event -- happening on May 9 -- will feature two keynote speakers and the opportunity to mix and mingle with leaders in the field.
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.
Techies unite at the annual Philly Tech Week
Running April 28 through May 6, this yearly extravaganza features over 70 events from panel discussions to cocktail parties. It's an awesome showcase for the region's evolving tech community and an opportunity to make connections.