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The Energy of New Ideas

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners makes seed investments in early-stage technology companies, funds innovation in established manufacturers, and supports clients with in-house experts and a network of proven technical and business resources. We help companies create and retain highly paid, sustainable jobs by transforming technology into commercial success and economic prosperity.

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What’s Going On?

  • Ben Franklin Northeast to receive $19+ Million over several years through PA’s Dept. of Community and Economic Development

    Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania has awarded $246.8 million in American Rescue Plan funding, through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), to local economic development partners to make...

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  • Ben Franklin to Invest $134,750 in the Regional Economy  

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania's (BFTP_NEPA) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $134,750 in support of regional economic development. Three companies from BFTP_NEPA’s 21-county service...

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  • Lehigh Provost Dr. Nathan Urban Appointed to Ben Franklin Board

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced the appointment of Nathan Urban, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Lehigh University, to its board of...

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  • The 7 Rs of Leadership and Life

    By Angelo J. Valletta, President and CEO, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania An organization is more than a producer of goods or services; it is part of the...

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  • Innovation Wins! - TV / VIDEO SERIES

    Watch Ben Franklin clients and partners on Innovation Wins! New shows release every 2 weeks. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is presenting an exciting TV series, Innovation...

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  • New Ben Franklin Award at FACTORY's StartUp Lehigh Valley

    More than $30,000 in prize money up for grabs in 4th annual StartUp Lehigh Valley pitch competition for entrepreneurs StartUp Lehigh Valley, a pitch competition for entrepreneurs developed and hosted by Factory...

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Our Impact

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For more than 40 years, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has led tech-based economic growth in the region by providing early-stage firms and established manufacturers access to the investment capital, expertise, infrastructure, and networks that foster innovation, growth, and success.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania 2021 Impacts:

  • Created 952
    New Jobs
  • Retained 6,404
    Existing Jobs
  • Started 4
    New Companies
  • Developed 160
    New Products and Processes
  • Clients Raised $1.7 billion in follow-on funding

Cumulative results since 1983:

  • Impact That Matters

    $ 3.90 return
    to the state
    on every dollar
    invested

    Raised

    $$59.2

    Billion
    IN
    Follow-on
    Investment
    SINCE 2007

  • Created

    20,688

    New Jobs

    56,268

    Existing Jobs
    Retained

  • 535

    NEW
    COMPANIES
    STARTED

    DEVELOPED 2,456
    New
    Products &
    Processes

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OUR IMPACT

  • ABEC
  • Acurlite Structural Skylights
  • ProtoCAM
  • Tray-Pak
  • GENPORE
  • Innovative Control Systems
  • Precision Medical Products
  • XiGo Nanotools
  • Silberline Manufacturing
  • Lampire Biological
  • KME Kovatch
  • FMI
  • ChannelApe
  • Appeeling Fruit
  • Glemser Technologies
  • Prizer-Painter Stove Works
  • Strong Industries
  • East Coast Erosion Control
  • Medico Industries
  • Orbweaver Sourcing
  • Vigon International
  • Computer Aid
  • MindMe
  • IQE
  • EthosGen
  • Cerora
  • Bio Med Sciences
  • Cambridge-Lee Industries
  • viihealth
  • US Specialty Formulations
  • Play Impossible
  • Custom Processing Services
  • Rea.deeming Beauty
  • Third Eye Diagnostics
  • EcoTech Marine
  • Particle Sciences
  • Noble Biomaterials
  • Infinera
  • ECO2Dye
  • Braun
  • Applied Separations
  • TSG Software
  • Simplex Homes
  • LifeAire Systems
  • Pennsylvania Angel Network
  • sanofi pasteur
  • Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley
  • Signallamp Health
  • Radius Toothbrush
  • Hydro Recovery
  • Hexcel
  • Discovery Machine
  • CDC Software
  • CEWA Technologies
  • Innovative Control Systems
  • OraSure Technologies
  • TMG Health
  • Micro Interventional Devices
  • Follett
  • OPTiMO
  • Core Business Solutions
  • Shaffer Venison Farms
  • Highwood USA
  • Digestive Care
  • Demo Automation

Our Clients

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BFTP NEP prepares our clients—both early-stage and established companies—for long-term success by providing critical capital resources and linking them with technical, research and business expertise.

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The Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.