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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Jan 21, 2025

Ben Franklin announces $1.1M in local investments

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced recently that it approved $1.1 million in investments between October and December of fiscal year 2024–2025.  

Ilico Genetics won the 2024 Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania Venture Idol competition. PHOTO/MARCO CALDERON
Apr 29, 2024

Bethlehem genetics startup wins 2024 Ben Franklin Venture Idol

A startup at Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ Tech Ventures in Bethlehem was the winner of the organization’s 20th annual Venture Idol. 

Oct 10, 2023

Start Up Lehigh Valley names 2023 finalists

Seven finalists have been chosen to participate in Start Up Lehigh Valley 2023. 

Jul 11, 2023

Entrepreneurs to compete for $30,000 in pitch competition

A Shark Tank-style event will offer seven startup companies a chance at $30,000 in October. 

May 24, 2023

Ben Franklin announces nearly $1M in regional investments

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced the investment of $925,000 in area companies. 

Mar 31, 2023

Improving lives of disabled people theme of upcoming conference

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is looking for ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities by bringing industry leaders together to challenge the status quo. 

Nov 18, 2022

Bethlehem tech startup wins Venture Idol

Bethlehem-based startup, FLX Solutions was the winner of this year’s Ben Franklin Venture Idol. 

Jul 19, 2022

Ben Franklin announces $252K in funding

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors has approved the investment of $252,500 in support of regional economic development.  

Mar 31, 2022

Ben Franklin Technology Partners invests $465,000 in regional economic development

Several Lehigh Valley companies have been selected to receive financial support from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 

Feb 11, 2022

Valuntas named manager for Ben Franklin’s Berks region

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania of Bethlehem has announced the promotion of Kimberly L. Valuntas to regional manager for the Reading and Greater Berks County region. 

Jan 10, 2022

Ben Franklin invests $400K in two local startups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has just announced its latest round of funding and said it is investing $400,000 to support two startup companies in the region. 

Dec 20, 2021

Ben Franklin makes $495,000 in regional tech investments

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s recently approved the investment of $495,000 in 11 companies from across its 21-county service area. The recipients include several early-stage companies in the Greater Lehigh Valley.