Get pumped for Venture Idol 2017
Taking place in the stunning new Ben Franklin TechVentures West Wing, this annual pitch competition
To grow startups, a Philadelphia institution looks west
The University City Science Center and their Phase 1 Ventures (P1V) program are partnering with the University of Pittsburgh to launch companies around long-horizon, high-potential technologies.
The Penn State Altoona LaunchBox brings vitality to downtown
The city is now home to a new, no-cost startup accelerator and co-working space ten years in the making.
In 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 more are moving forward thanks to new grants from the BB&T Economic Growth Fund.
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 development opportunities.
Q&A: The Science Center's Wenyong Wang
The West Philadelphia institution's new Vice President of Science and Technology has a wealth of experience in both finance and the life sciences industry. He chats with Keystone Edge about taking the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem from 'good to great.'
Pittsburgh's ViaHero matches adventurous travelers with local guides
Whether you're looking to drive classic cars in Cuba or see the Northern Lights in Iceland, your one-on-one local expert has you covered. This PA company connects independent travelers with the insider knowledge they crave.
ImpactPHL Ventures to invest $15 million in local startups
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and its partners have announced a huge funding initiative to support regional tech startups working to solve social, environmental and health problems.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA invests more than $2.5 Million in tech startups
While each of the companies serves different markets and are in various stages of development, they all took an important step towards turning a good idea into a business reality by applying for Ben Franklin funding.
An oasis in Harrisburg's downtown food desert
While some Commonwealth communities are tackling the problem of urban food access with farmers' markets and boutique food shops, a pair of entrepreneurs are thinking big in the capital city with a new grocery store.