Pittsburgh Life Science Greenhouse reels in Johnson & Johnson, Merck and two VC firms
Two big pharma companies, Johnson & Johnson and Merck, and two venture capital firms will be moving into the expanded PLSG campus.
Venture Capital, Mullets and Ho-Hos: Pittsburgh Ranks High
Sure, it's been called America's Most Livable City by Forbes, but this writer's look at other rankings that include Pittsburgh indicates the city has something for everyone.
Social Entrepreneurship Takes Root In Happy Valley
It's not about that warm, fuzzy feeling left over from a successful service mission, but rather about 'co-creating,' according to these Nittany Lions who are tackling societal woes with entrepreneurial discipline.
Overcoming the University-Industry Gap in Smalltown, PA
Translational research is the focus of a grant that is helping more than a dozen small- to mid-sized colleges in Central PA move innovation from the lab to the marketplace.
Penn State faculty member and his brother develop secure e-mail system for sensitive documents
With ePostal Services, people can e-mail encrypted documents in a secure format. Senders can also be notified when documents are received and opened. When messages are sent, they land in a separate folder.
Discovery Machine develops software to capture baby boomers' business knowledge
Discovery Machine, based in Williamsport, has figured out how to prevent decades of knowledge from walking out the door once valued employees retire.
Greater Reading KIZ challenges college students to create tech-oriented business ideas
The Greater Reading Keystone Innovation Zone is running a business idea contest for students from five colleges in Berks County. The only stipulations are that the businesses have to be for profit and must somehow focus on technology.
Bethlehem Solar Company Named Next Ben Franklin Venture Idol
CEWA Technologies and the flexible, efficient solar dish it is creating won over the judges in the annual competition for early stage entrepreneurs hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA on Tuesday.
SPECTACLE: Capturing the Spirit
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority receives national award
Entrepreneurs and existing companies throughout Pennsylvania have received financial boosts from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Now the agency that funds the program has garnered national recognition.