Mobilizing the Region Around the Next Big Idea

Twenty-seven years ago, Ben Franklin seeded companies and partnerships in southeastern Pennsylvania’s emerging biotechnology industry. It became the region’s fastest growing technology sector.

• In the 1990s we focused on the internet revolution.
• In 2000, we partnered to bring focus to new opportunities in nanotechnology.
• Today we are working to grow the region’s Alternative Energy and Clean Technology sector.

Twenty-seven years of hands-on experience has proven the importance of strong networks to sustainable economic growth. Ben Franklin works collaboratively with others across the region to develop Capital, Physical, Social and Technology networks.

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• Capital Networks
• Physical Networks
• Social Networks
• Technology Networks

These networks provide entrepreneurs multiple touch points for resources and support, strengthening the region’s innovation infrastructure.