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Finalists Announced in 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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Two Local Erie Startups win Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

On March 20, 2024, the Samuel P. Black III Knowledge Center in Penn State Behrend’s Knowledge Park buzzed with excitement as the Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Erie Finale unfolded, marking the culmination of a transformative 10-week program aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial talent in the Erie region. Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a

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NJEDA Awards First $2M under Angel Match Program to Support Early-Stage Technology Companies

American Entrepreneurship

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups.

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