In Pittsburgh, baby products get smart
4moms uses robotics and technology to make their inventions simpler and safer. From a self-installing carseat to a magnet-centric high chair, their products have one goal in mind: giving parents what they want.
Pittsburgh hosts international Hardware Cup
Companies working on a physical product are often underestimated by investors. This event at AlphaLab Gear (April 19-20) looks to change that by highlighting up to a dozen startups from across the globe, and introducing them to Steel City in the process.
Erie's InnovaTel Telepsychiatry bridges the gap
More than half of U.S. counties have no mental health professionals. This northwest PA startup is tackling that crisis by connecting patients with psychiatric care via a secure video platform.
Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network grows again
StartupLewisburg is the latest to join, adding another boost to the northeastern Pennsylvania entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Lesson #7: 1 > 1,000,000
For a startup, nabbing your first sale is a moment worth celebrating. In the latest installment of our 'Incubating Innovation' series, Wayne Barz talks about the journey to that big score, and the challenges that follow.
And the winner of Ben Franklin Venture Idol is...
The annual competition for Northeastern PA startups -- a combination of 'American Idol' and 'Shark Tank' -- has crowned its 2016 winner.
Local startups look to win big at Venture Idol
On November 3, northeastern PA companies will compete for dollars and attention from both investors and the audience at this exciting annual event.
Ben Franklin to invest $136,000 in Northeastern PA economic development
The organization's goal is to lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by growing early-stage companies, helping manufacturers achieve industry leadership, and promoting a favorable business environment.
ImpactPHL solidifies Philadelphia as a center for social enterprise
An alliance of organizations, investors and entrepreneurs are working to strengthen and grow Philadelphia's impact economy. It's a growing movement in which for-profit enterprises work to address significant social or environmental needs.
Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network expands to 14 members
One of the largest incubator networks in the U.S. just got bigger.