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Ben Franklin Approved $2.3M in 16 Early Stage Companies

January 31, 2017

Companies approved for funding: Jenrin Discovery – Delaware County Jenrin Discovery is developing potential therapeutics for chronic diseases including NAFLD/NASH, diabetes and obesity. Its focus is proprietary small molecule drugs designed to selectively target peripheral receptors. It has completed pre-clinical testing and GLP safety studies for its lead compound, JD5037, and is planning on filing […]

Greater Philadelphia Impact Report: Summary

January 14, 2017

Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Report

January 4, 2017

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE The Greater Philadelphia region is positioned to lead the next stage of disruption within the spectrum of Life Sciences disciplines as a result of its world-renowned research institutions, top biomedical programs, and a healthy ecosystem of small and large enterprises and investment activity. As previewed at PACT’s Impact 2016 […]

December 22, 2016

Board officially welcomes six new members, announces leadership changes for 2017 Philadelphia, PA -Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin”) today announces the additions and changes to its Board of Directors that occurred over the last year including six new members, four leadership changes and three departing members. At its December Annual Meeting, […]

Early Stage Digital Health Companies In Philadelphia Get Boost With $6 Million Funding Initiative

December 9, 2016

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group and Safeguard Scientifics team up to foster healthcare IT innovation PHILADELPHIA, PA — Partnering to fuel Philadelphia’s innovative digital health ecosystem, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin“); Independence Health Group (“IHG”), the parent company of Independence Blue Cross; and Safeguard Scientifics […]