What if you could safely reuse an N95 mask 20 times?
LifeAire, a Lehigh Valley company that specializes in air purifiers, has pivoted their technology to help health care providers, hospitals and patients better weather the pandemic.
PA's racial justice movement goes beyond the big cities
"How can we plan on resolving this big world topic if we can’t even do it in our hometown first?" That question, asked by a protest organizer in Aston, PA, is being echoed across the state.
Lehigh Valley distilleries pivot to hand sanitizer
When the pandemic struck, these industrious PA entrepreneurs immediately thought, "What can we do to help?" Thanks to contributions from the local community, the result has been a transformation from the booze business to the public health business.
The Stone House Group helps build a greener Pennsylvania
From helping colleges cut down their emissions to spearheading the eco-friendly renovation of an iconic Southside Bethlehem building, this Lehigh Valley firm is making a major impact.
Here's to 30 years of nurturing companies in Allentown
One of the few manufacturing incubators in the country, Bridgeworks Enterprise Center has provided a launchpad for generations of Lehigh Valley companies.
8 reasons 2019 will be a great year for Pennsylvania
To get you as excited as we are, check out this list of reasons to relish 2019. From statewide trends to singular events to stunning natural resources, there's something for everyone.
And the winner of Ben Franklin Venture Idol is....
Scranton company ChannelApe was the big winner at this annual pitch competition that pits regional startups against each other in front of a live audience — think Shark Tank meets American Idol.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA to invest $471,450 in regional companies
The organization's goal is to lead the region to a better economic future by growing early-stage companies, helping manufacturers achieve industry leadership, and promoting a favorable business environment.
Grooming the next big thing at Ben Franklin Technology Partners
This iconic Pennsylvania institution has been taking startups from great idea to thriving company since 1983, contributing billions to the state's economy. Check out four businesses — one for each of BFTP's regional headquarters — taking advantage of its incubation and acceleration resources to thrive, whether developing next-generation pregnancy tests, fighting bedbugs or saving lives with stroke prevention.
Get pumped for Venture Idol 2017
Taking place November 14 in the stunning new Ben Franklin TechVentures West Wing, this annual pitch competition pits regional startups against each other in front of a live audience — think Shark Tank meets American Idol.