Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 16, 2022

The largest early-stage investor in the region, Ben Franklin provides investment capital, business support services, BIG IDEA Contests, and Tech Startup Boot Camps to emerging tech-entrepreneurs and small manufacturers located in central and northern Pennsylvania. Visit www.cnp.benfranklin.org for program details. www.thepursuitbyyou.com.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 24, 2020

The Ben Franklin program, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support from the Department of Community and Economic Development to invest in its portfolio clients that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. www.erapeutics.com.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

DementiAnalytics , founded by Kevin Mekulu (Centre County): Leveraging AI for early-stage detection and monitoring of dementia through speech pattern analysis, DementiAnalytics enables early intervention and improved patient outcomes.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent innovation competition targeted the counties of Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, and Jefferson. RSVP: [link].

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

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. $20M program matches investors’ direct investment in product-based companies TRENTON, N.J. TLA Innovation, Inc.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board. The venture builder is enabling business models in land use and deforestation, agriculture, mobility, industry, buildings, and energy.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The study strongly suggests that broadband is an effective tool for economic development, supporting the business community. Rural communities with higher broadband adoption rates have significantly more business startups by rural entrepreneurs.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 21, 2023

The company is the result of the Business sans Border initiative, which aims to create a global ecosystem of MSMEs through trusted credentials, and to enable B2B cross-border trade through financing and fulfillment services.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 26, 2023

This new facility will enable Fisher’s Popcorn to better serve its existing customers and grow its production and wholesale operations.” This expansion will enable us to bring the classic flavors of the Delaware beach resorts to more people around the country while adding quality jobs in Sussex County.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 18, 2020

Nine tech-companies in central and northern PA, that are developing solutions related to the impact of COVID-19 on the state and its economy, received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP. www.boostpoint.com. www.xactmetal.com. We Invest in Innovation. www.cnp.benfranklin.org.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 19, 2023) – Last week, the N ew Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $3 million in Public Space Activation Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.) Funding will go towards purchasing supplies and materials to complete the restoration and support artist stipends.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Lojic’s dashboard product is a business intelligence and analytics platform that creates and displays real-time data based on any supported ERP system. Integrated Platform Services LLC, based in Lancaster , provides Constance, a human-centric, technology-enabled subscription service to support seniors living independently.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 23, 2024

Companies participating in the accelerator program, which is mostly remote, benefit from the region’s growing battery industry cluster enabled by New Energy New York ( NENY). The Binghamton region is internationally recognized for its expertise in energy storage. The methodology leverages university, community, and industrial involvement.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

First in-person finals conclude Delaware’s annual funding contest for technology and tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded groups WILMINGTON, Del. Startup302 is coordinated by DPP and steered and sponsored by key innovation-supporting businesses and organizations.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

. – Penn State Affiliated : West Arete enhances research information management ecosystems, enabling institutions to conduct more research more effectively. Their specialized software smooths the way for groundbreaking research and education. Learn more here.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In the midst of supporting founders in their communities during a global pandemic, what do they wish they were more versed in? Hard skills training: Facilitation & leadership, more and better business support for entrepreneurs, organizational skills, work-life balance. Lauren Mehler Pradhan. Melanie Lenci. Adam Arredondo.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

Tens of thousands of activities take place and highlight ways ecosystems are supporting entrepreneurship, but also exposes individuals to the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. I look forward to seeing the collaborations and creative activities they will come up with to support entrepreneurship. How can we support you?

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company. Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company. Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

The Federally established State Small Business Credit Initiative support investments into New Jersey companies Through the use of three unique investment strategies funded through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) is supporting New Jersey small and early-stage businesses.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 11, 2022

Leaders Across Thirty Plus National Entrepreneurship Support Organizations Come Together to Advance the Field of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building. The project will also be led by co-chairs: Dell Gines, Inclusive Urban and Rural Economic Development Consultant and Kristin Leutz, Founder of Petra Impact Partners.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched. RFEI responses will be used to support the design of financial products and structures for the NJGF.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2023

207 Applications Approved for over $8 Million in Tax Credits to Support Investment in 28 Companies TRENTON, N.J. October 2, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that 28 emerging New Jersey technology businesses benefitted from $63.2

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

. – Penn State Affiliated : West Arete enhances research information management ecosystems, enabling institutions to conduct more research more effectively. Their specialized software smooths the way for groundbreaking research and education. Learn more here.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. million in funding for the Innovation Center and will work to secure funding and industry support from various corporate entities. “We

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

Newark, NJ — Choose New Jersey, New Jersey’s leading nonprofit economic development organization, today announced that Enzene Biosciences, Ltd., New Jersey’s favorable business environment, skilled workforce, strategic location, supportive ecosystem for growth, and deep cultural ties are why Indian companies thrive in our state.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. million in bonus grant funding.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While he doesn’t have specific acquisition targets at the moment, Johnson did say Andela was looking for talent networks to expand geographically or in terms of client and talent bases, as well as technology to enable it to better source and access talent while also managing delivery.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

Someone who scopes out, provides strategy, and knows how to support, cheerlead, and provide sweat-equity to work toward collaborative economic development goals.” As we gained momentum, successes, supporters and resources, “ecosystem building” became a clear descriptor of our mission, passion, and expertise.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 23, 2024

Growth of veteran-owned, Newark-based company will support production of semiconductor components and other advanced technologies for Department of Defense contracts and private-sector clients WILMINGTON, Del. DPP has consulted with PSI for several years and worked with the company since mid-2023 to explore growth opportunities.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

DementiAnalytics , founded by Kevin Mekulu (Centre County): Leveraging AI for early-stage detection and monitoring of dementia through speech pattern analysis, DementiAnalytics enables early intervention and improved patient outcomes.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Jetstream, a Ghanaian e-logistics platform for Africa’s B2B importers and exporters, takes in $13M equity, debt by Tage Kene-Okafor originally published on TechCrunch.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue, a global green technology, energy and metals company,has chosen Dover, Delaware, to base its operations to support global decarbonization and establishment of the hydrogen economy. February 26, 2024 ) – FFI Ionix Inc., About FFI Ionix FFI Ionix Inc.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 9, 2019

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.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 1, 2023

The Juno model is employee-centric and enables lawyers to engage in high quality interesting work, while leaving the space for other things in their lives. 1% of firm profits are donated to a charity or cause supported by each different lawyer or practice professional.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment.

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