Ben Franklin Technology Partners - Statewide

Launched 40+ years ago, #BenFranklin4PA has become one of the most widely known & emulated state technology-based economic development programs in the nation.

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#DYK a finance professional looking to grow in the venture capital space? Apply to @bftp_sep’s Senior Associate Portfolio Administration role:
https://t.co/dEmlesqWzj

[Ben Franklin Technology Partners - Statewide @StatewideBen]

Keystone Innovation Collaborative debuted a new statewide platform for finding investment, corporate pilots, and accelerator support. Affiliated venture: Keystone Innovation Fund II is backed by @benfranklincnp. https://t.co/TV4JrmUJO3

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Thanks to @rephaleystevens & @repjimbaird for the Bipartisan Build to Scale Reauthorization Act to Strengthen Innovation. We’ve seen the benefits here in PA, where it has expanded access to capital. Let’s get it reauthorized! https://t.co/IwHPGSGaOf

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Why is CEO & President of @bftp_sep Scott Nissenbaum a fan of “patient capital?” Find out more about startup funding alternatives in this @technical_ly feature: https://t.co/1KJoRdb9SK

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#Pittsburgh friends: Tomorrow @iwpgh is hosting one of its Café IW events: “Earning Media Coverage with @Axios,” for a behind-the-scenes look at how reporters think. Register now: https://t.co/r2QC24T0lU

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Congrats to the winner of #BenFranklinNEPA Venture Idol 2026: @mosqitter. It was an exciting event filled with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors & community leaders who came together to network & attend the live pitch competition where 4 companies made their pitch for $20K!

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Mosqitter, a mosquito control company, won the $20,000 Venture Idol grand prize hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. https://t.co/uEPnHD0DJh

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#DYK state-linked VC funds generated a 14.2% average annual return in 2024, outperforming the national venture average by 3.8 percentage points? We’re not surprised. Learn more about proven programs like #BenFranklin4PA.
https://t.co/xGbIshQkbf

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.@benfrankcnp is a partner in Project SUCCEED, an effort to grow Central PA’s sensor technology industry to help revitalize the local economy. It recently got backing from the @CentreCountyGov commissioners. @TheExpressPA has the details: https://t.co/KpMOI4Dt6Y

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99.6% of #Pennsylvania businesses are small businesses. For National #SmallBusinessWeek we’re celebrating innovators powering #PA's economy. Companies #BenFranklin4PA supports are creating jobs, attracting investment & turning big ideas into real impact. https://t.co/6xGyl83K7J

[Ben Franklin Technology Partners - Statewide @StatewideBen]

🧬National #DNADay honors the 1953 double helix. In PA, we're celebrating DNA startups:
✅Early cancer detection (Ilico Genetics)
✅Advanced cancer drugs (BreakSight, Inc)
✅Mobile testing (@BiomemeInc)

@statewideben + @padcednews = thriving #lifesciences https://t.co/hJdchZy0ST

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For International #GirlsinICT Day, let’s revisit how women are building what’s next in PA with support from #BenFranklin4PA: https://t.co/B53icJInfo

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#BenFranklinNEPA was part of @cedarcrestcolle's Tech & Talent summit. Alum Melanie Kohler: “It was...meaningful to see the College creating space for these conversations & elevating the role of women in technology at a time when it matters more than ever.” https://t.co/gzg77Gwr3L

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Advancing Pennsylvania’s #innovationeconomy at the federal level. @statewideben met with @SenFettermanPA to discuss supporting startups, manufacturers, and job growth—critical to keeping PA competitive and building momentum in key industries. #BenFranklin4PA #PAGetsItDone

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👋Meet some of the new faces supporting the #painnovationeconomy in the #LehighValley: Ayesha Haider, Portfolio Manager & Lorraine Santoro, Office Support Coordinator at #BenFranklinNEPA:
https://t.co/sRT8qVY80R

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🏈 Excited for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh later this month? @iwpgh and @pghtech have their own draft to determine the best of the startup scene! 1st round picks revealed thru 4/17. Get involved in the People’s Pick! https://t.co/GYTkWT0aC4

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40+ years. $30B+ boosted. 159,000 jobs created. 📈

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is the "tip of the spear" for PA’s tech economy. In 2024 alone, clients generated $3.5B in revenue & commercialized 250 new products. See the impact of #BenFranklin4PA: https://t.co/M1CILgXSmI

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Aquatonomy develops robotic systems to inspect and monitor hard-to-reach water systems. With support from @IWPGH’s Robotics Factory, Aquatonomy is closer to real-world deployment across water and infrastructure systems. #RoboWeek #BenFranklin4PA https://t.co/3Go1KTc5y9

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.@AsylonRobotics builds security systems that deliver autonomous monitoring and reduce reliance on guards with aerial drones and ground robots. @bftp_sep invested >$3.5M in its mission. #RoboWeek #BenFranklin4PA https://t.co/3Go1KTc5y9

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.@flx_solutions is reducing reliance on manual processes with the smallest, most customizable snake-like robot in the world. #BenFranklinNEPA helped the company refine its tech and expand deployment opportunities. #RoboWeek #BenFranklin4PA
https://t.co/3Go1KTc5y9

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X-Hab 3D is using robotics to automate construction, resulting in faster, more efficient builds. Backed by @BenFrankCNP, the company addresses recurring challenges in the construction process. #RoboWeek
https://t.co/3Go1KTc5y9
#BenFranklin4PA