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TechVentures in Bethlehem will expand lab space after Ben Franklin Northeast secured $4.8 million in federal funding to support life sciences startups. PHOTO/BFTPNEP
Feb 10, 2026

Ben Franklin receives $4.8M to expand wet lab capacity

TechVentures in Bethlehem will expand lab space after Ben Franklin Northeast secured $4.8 million in federal funding to support life sciences startups.

Angelo Valletta
Jan 13, 2026

Ben Franklin Northeast fuels tech growth

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania supports startups and manufacturers with funding, mentorship and innovation to drive regional job growth.

The Pennsylvania Senate Communications & Technology Committee, recently held at TechVentures in Bethlehem. PHOTO/BFTPNEP
May 9, 2025

Ben Franklin hosts AI hearing at TechVentures

Ben Franklin hosts AI hearing in Bethlehem to discuss innovation, workforce development, and strategic investments in Pennsylvania.

Dec 6, 2024

Allentown students to learn about tech careers at Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem is reaching out to students in the Allentown School District to encourage their interest in tech careers. 

Jun 28, 2021

LifeAire Systems sees staggering growth with COVID-19 demand for air purification

When Kathryn Worrilow, founder and CEO of LifeAire Systems LLC, began research to create her company, her focus was very specific – in vitro fertilization.

May 19, 2021

iXchange honors outgoing Ben Franklin Technology Partners CEO R. Chadwick Paul

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania said goodbye to its outgoing president and CEO in style Tuesday at its annual iXchange event. Not only did R. Chadwick Paul get a private road named in his honor, but a large meeting and conference room and the organization’s Innovation Award also got his name.

Sep 11, 2020

Lehigh Valley firms hope to bring COVID-19 vaccine to market by next year

Two Lehigh Valley companies that have partnered to develop and manufacture a pair of COVID-19 vaccines said they may have a vaccine to market by spring of next year.

Feb 6, 2020

IT firm becomes anchor tenant at TechVentures

TechVentures in Bethlehem has a new anchor tenant. Converged Communications, which is doing business as Convergent, moved into the west wing in TechVenture’s most recent expansion space.