Partner News

Ben Franklin Approves $2.8M for 14 Early Stage Companies

July 1, 2015

In the final quarter of FY ’15, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania approved $2.8M in investments to 14 companies in IT, Health, Digital Health, Advanced Manufacturing, and Physical Sciences. Companies included are American Aerospace, BioBots, Core Solutions, DECNUT, Defend Your Head, Gencore, Grand Round Table, KickUp, MeetBall, Optofluidics, ROAR, Rocker Tools, Yorn, and […]

AWE Ventures—Powered by Ben Franklin aims to raise capital for women-led businesses

June 25, 2015

In 1995, a small group of Philadelphia-region women entrepreneurs got together for mutual support and access to capital. Now, 20 years later, the group — renamed the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) — is the Mid-Atlantic’s largest organization dedicated to fostering high-growth businesses founded or led by women. Still, according to Executive Director Victoria Burkhart, “there is […]

New Philadelphia collaboration promotes innovation in health care

June 10, 2015

Eight Philadelphia-area institutions are coming together in an initiative aimed at making the region a global leader in health care innovation. The partners in the project — Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), Drexel University, Independence Blue Cross, Safeguard Scientifics Inc. (NYSE:SFE), Thomas Jefferson University and […]

Angel Capital Association to Host 2016 Summit in Greater Philadelphia

May 4, 2015

The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading group of accredited angel investors, will host their 2016 Summit from May 9 – 11 in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The 2016 Summit will bring more than 800 entrepreneurs from all over North America to connect with business and civic leaders in our 11-county region, […]

Is Philly on its way to tech hub status after lagging behind?

April 17, 2015

Source: UpStart Business Journal This year, Philadelphia’s technology scene is well-positioned to see an uptick in mergers and acquisitions. It’s already off to a good start. The last week in January, and just spilling into February, there was a flurry of activity. At the same time biotech company Spark Therapeutics went public with a $161 […]

Temple Ventures | Join Us in Sparking Technological Innovation

April 17, 2015

Details When: April 24, 2015 Where: Temple University – Serc Building 1925 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Agenda 10:00-11:00 Refreshments, Networking, and Technology Showcase Next Generation Antimicrobial Agents Dr. William Wuest Assistant Professor of Chemistry, College of Science and Technology; New Therapeutic Approach for ALS (LouGehrig’s Disease) Dr. Benjamin Blass, […]

Let's stop talking about Negadelphia

March 20, 2015

Source: Technically Philly At young pros panel, big names implore: ‘Stop comparing Philly to Silicon Valley’ “Let’s stop talking about Negadelphia, let’s stop talking about cheesesteaks and Rocky, let’s start talking about what really matters in this city.” Reading Terminal Market was hopping Thursday night. Crazy specials at Olympia Gyro? Nope. Big dairy sale at […]

The Penn Center for Innovation Had Quite The Kick-off Last Night

February 25, 2015

Source: Daily Pennsylvanian Penn Center for Innovation spearheads tech incubator As music pulsed in the background, over 100 young entrepreneurs walked around World Cafe Live, laughing and drinking. They were not there for a party or concert, but for the inaugural reception of the Penn Innovation Corps Site, a tech entrepreneurship accelerator. For the first […]