What is BFTP of Northeastern Pennsylvania?

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania links early-stage technology firms and established manufacturers with funding, people, technology, universities and other resources to help them prosper. In the process, we fuel economic growth for northeastern Pennsylvania. Read More ...

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Services & Resources

For more than 25 years, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has helped this region’s technology companies prosper by providing access to capital, business expertise and university resources. Read More ...

For Early-Stage Companies For Established Companies Investments & Financial Support Business Expertise Networking & Infrastructure

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BFTP NEP prepares our clients—both early-stage and established companies—for long-term success by providing critical capital resources and linking them with technical, research and business expertise. Read More ...

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Partners

Funding is what draws most companies to the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. But alumni clients cite the other support Ben Franklin provides through its partners as equally, if not more, important to their success. Read More ...

1 Ben Franklin TechVenturesIncubator space and wet lab facilities
2 The Bloomsburg Regional Technology Center
3 Bridgeworks Enterprise Center
4 Carbondale Technology Transfer Center
5 East Stroudsburg University Business Accelerator
6 The Enterprise Center
7 The Greater Hazleton Business Innovation Center
8 The Innovation Center @ Wilkes-Barre
9 Pottsville/Schuylkill Technology Incubator
10 The Scranton Enterprise Center

Incubator Network

The stable and nurturing environment of a business incubator greatly enhances the chances of success for early-stage companies. Ben Franklin collaborates with regional economic development organizations to support a ten-member incubator network. Read More ...

Vice President Joe Biden Speaks at BFTP/NEP TechVentures2 Groundbreaking

Posted May 24, 2010 in Ben Franklin News

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA (BFTP/NEP) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest building, TechVentures², with Joe Biden as a speaker and special guest.

TechVentures² is an expansion of the Ben Franklin TechVentures incubator/post-incubator facility, created because the original facility had filled to near capacity. Read More

Ben Franklin to Invest $304,100 In Regional Economic Development

Posted August 2, 2010 in Ben Franklin News

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $304,100 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with three early-stage technology companies, two established manufacturers, and one special initiative. BFT ... Continue Reading

Video: i xchange 2010

Posted July 1, 2010 in Ben Franklin News, Videos, Videos, Photos & Publications

The i xchange is the premier business networking opportunity in northeastern Pennsylvania. Last year, more than 600 technology entrepreneurs, business people, economic developers, venture capitalists, political leaders, educators, students, bankers, lawyers, and accountants from Ben Franklin’s 21-county ... Continue Reading

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Links with World Trade Club

Posted June 28, 2010 in Ben Franklin News

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced that the World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley (WTCLV) has become an affiliate of Ben Franklin TechVentures. TechVentures is an award-winning technology incubator/post incubator facility owned and managed by Ben Franklin that is l ... Continue Reading