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Where does Pa. rank for tech-based investments?

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

was the second to lowest among 13 comparable states for technology-led economic development programs in 2019. By comparison, the state’s proposed 2019-20 General Fund budget would continue to fund Ben Franklin Technology Partners at the reduced level of $14 million. per Maryland resident. per Maryland resident.

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Ben Franklin Grew Pa.’s Economy by $4.1 Billion, Created 11,407 Jobs from 2012 to 2016: Challenges remain because of state funding shortfalls

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

9, 2019) — With a focus on startups and innovation, Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) remains a powerful job creation and high-tech economic development engine for Pennsylvania, according to the latest independent economic analysis of the organization. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.