Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Excitement is building as #VentureIdol makes its return on April 24, 2025 💡 Join over 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts for an evening packed with dynamic pitches, prestigious awards, and invaluable networking opportunities. This event highlights cutting-edge innovation and offers support for entrepreneurs at every phase of their journey. Looking to get involved? Sponsorship opportunities are available. to get all the details, visit https://brnw.ch/21wPIZW 🔗 #BFInnovatesNEPA

Ben Franklin Northeast is dedicated to helping manufacturers optimize their operations, improve efficiency, and drive innovation that keeps them ahead of the competition. Our 1:1 matching grant offers financial assistance for technology-driven upgrades across your organization. Whether you’re upgrading your manufacturing processes, creating new products, or refining existing ones, we provide grants of up to $25,000 per project to help bring your vision to life. To explore how we can support your growth, visit https://brnw.ch/21wPFqU 🔗 #BFInnovatesNEPA

Did you know, Ben Franklin Northeast is part of a powerful statewide network driving innovation and economic growth across Pennsylvania? Our statewide initiatives connect businesses with resources, funding, and expertise to help them thrive in today’s competitive market 💡 To learn more about how we’re working together to spark change and support businesses statewide, visit https://brnw.ch/21wPBn2 🔗 #BFInnovatesNEPA #EconomicGrowth #StatewideImpact

#ICYMI: Ken Okrepkie, Ben Franklin Northeast Regional Manager, had the opportunity to visit the White House to discuss critical issues impacting local businesses. We're proud to be part of this dialogue, alongside partners like the The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders. To read more from The Scranton Times-Tribune, visit https://brnw.ch/21wPyjh 🔗 #ExploreBethlehemHBMS

LVEDC co-hosted a tour for state legislators and officials, led by Life Sciences PA, that showcased the innovation occurring at some of Lehigh Valley's life sciences companies - Thermo Fisher Scientific and Bbraun Medical, and Ilico Geneticsand Thread Bioscience at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The tour shared how research occurring in the Lehigh Valley is saving lives and boosting the state and regional economy, and gave legislators an opportunity to speak with company executives about what support they need to continue to grow and excel. https://ow.ly/Ze4e50Us6aQ

Exciting insights were shared at our recent #LunchAndLearn, hosted for #TechVentures tenants 💡 The topic, "How to Exit," was presented by David Olson from BMI Mergers & Acquisitions and attendees gained valuable knowledge on navigating business exits. A special thanks to Ben Franklin Northeast team member, Hope Williams, for attending. #BFInnovatesNEPA

Our board and staff recently gathered to celebrate the holiday season and reflect on significant milestones 🎉 Doug Engler marked his 5-year anniversary and Jim Mickey celebrated an impressive 20 years of service. As part of our holiday tradition, we also had the privilege of supporting the Getting Ahead Foundation and their work in Susquehanna Valley. A program of theirs, "Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World", empowers individuals and families to build a “future story” and move toward self-sufficiency. We were honored to welcome Founder and Executive Director, Rose Williams, along with her husband, Kimber, to join us in our celebration. #BFInnovatesNEPA

Exciting behind-the-scenes moments with Ilico Genetics and local photographer, Marco Calderon, as we prepare our annual report which highlights the innovation and impactful work happening at Ben Franklin Northeast 📸 Stay tuned for the full report—coming soon! #BFInnovatesNEPA

Ben Franklin Northeast #StartupStories: Hager Biosciences, LLC 🔬 Hager Biosciences specializes in designing proprietary small fragment molecules for seamless integration into drug candidate optimization programs. Their cutting-edge solutions empower pharmaceutical and biotech industries to advance pre-clinical therapeutic leads and candidates through agile and effective drug discovery platforms. Watch the video to learn more! #BFInnovatesNEPA 🎥: Structure Agency

At Ben Franklin Northeast, our mission is to ignite innovation and drive economic growth 💡 We empower entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses by providing the resources, funding, and connections they need to succeed. Through collaboration and invention, we’re shaping a stronger future for Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit https://brnw.ch/21wPi7X 🔗 #BFInnovatesNEPA