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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Joins ic@3401 and Drexel to Boost Startup Resources in University City

November 20, 2015

A number of developments in University City’s startup ecosystem are aligning—all to the benefit of Philadelphia’s burgeoning community of entrepreneurs. Drexel University and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania are teaming up to create a $10 million early stage seed fund that will support spin-off companies from the University. Concurrent with the launch of […]

Ben Franklin Approved $2.1M for 16 Early Stage Companies

November 10, 2015

Companies approved for funding: Advent Therapeutics – Bucks County Advent Therapeutics focuses on providing therapies for micro-orphan applications. The company is currently working on its first product which will address a serious disorder in newborn infants in the ICU. Advent Therapeutics is led by President and Chief Business Officer, David Lopez, Esq., CPA. ApprenNet […]

FY 2015: Ben Franklin Approved $9.6 Million in 47 Companies

July 16, 2015

The Revolution Report

July 13, 2015

In a region steeped in history, our cause is young but strong. A look at how Ben Franklin has helped fuel the innovation revolution in Southeastern Pennsylvania. View full Revolution Report

Ben Franklin Approves $2.8M for 14 Early Stage Companies

July 1, 2015

Companies approved for funding: American Aerospace – Montgomery County American Aerospace provides long endurance, beyond line of sight unmanned aircraft system products and services to oil and gas, electric transmission, and emergency management customers. American Aerospace is lead by David Yoel, CEO and Founder; Marty McGregor, CTO; and Al Pizzica, VP of Strategy. americanaerospace.com […]