News Type: News

CY 2015: Ben Franklin Approved $8.9 Million in 48 Companies

February 17, 2016

February 16, 2016

In its announcement of grant awards for its Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced last week that Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania received a $250,000 Seed Fund Support grant to support development of the Greater Philadelphia Impact Partners, a fund to spur growth of impact-focused ventures that […]

Ben Franklin Approved $2.8M for 15 Early Stage Companies

February 8, 2016

Companies approved for funding: Brad’s Raw Chips – Bucks County Brad’s Raw Chips LLC (dba Brad’s Raw Foods) is a manufacturer of quality, raw snack foods. “Brad’s” products are dehydrated below 115 degrees (not baked or fried) retaining healthy, active enzymes and nutrients which aid digestion. All kale and broccoli products are certified vegan, […]

February 1, 2016

PHILADELPHIA — (February 1, 2016) Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has announced changes within its board of directors. Mindy M. Posoff joined Ben Franklin’s board, while former chair Anthony Santomero was elected board member emeritus. Re-elected to a three year term were Michael Aronson, Tom Balderston, Alan J. Cohn, Kenneth G. Lawrence, Ami […]

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

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 […]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces Investment and Commercialization Briefings

June 12, 2015

Ben Franklin’s free Briefings for entrepreneurs, companies and business advisors cover investment (application process, company qualifications, and proposal preparation) and commercialization programs and services. The Briefings support all technology sectors, including Life Sciences, IT, Physical Sciences and Alternative Energy/Clean Technologies. Please register below: Thursday, June 25th – 9:30 AM – 11:00AM Montgomery County Community […]

Ben Franklin Approves $2M for 10 Early Stage Companies

April 29, 2015

Companies approved for funding: Atrin Pharmaceutical – Bucks County Atrin Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic biopharmaceutical firm focused on the discovery and development of proprietary medications. Atrin centers its research on modalities which treat cancers lacking effective therapies. This technology will advance drug development for the treatment of solid tumors currently having limited or ineffective […]