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...
View ArticleIn the Lehigh Valley, a $1.45 million windfall
Blight removal in Bethlehem, a redeveloped Allentown Metal Works, a master plan for the envisioned Da Vinci Science City in Easton, an expanded business incubator at Lehigh University – all these and...
View Article10 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 post 10 finalists announced in Ben...
View ArticleGrooming 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...
View ArticleYork 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...
View ArticleBen Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA to invest $471,450 in...
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...
View ArticleAnd 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. The...
View ArticlePennsylvania’s startup winners
As many as 75 percent of venture-backed startups fail; the failure rate of all U.S. companies after five years is over 50 percent. We take a closer look at three Commonwealth companies that have...
View ArticlePittsburgh’s own moon shot
With help from Astrobotic's new Manchester headquarters, Steel City is poised for a space boom. The company's lunar lander will launch in 2021. The post Pittsburgh’s own moon shot appeared first on...
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