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.  BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by Continue Reading ...

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 service area attended. Please view the introductory video below.

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 located on the campus of Lehigh University. The Continue Reading ...

Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., was keynote speaker at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s 2010 i xchange, exploring the critical importance of creativity and innovation in delivering customer value and creating business opportunities. Michelli is an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant who has been described as Continue Reading ...

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. Continue Reading ...

People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) rarely have any downtime with their disease. They have to keep meticulous track of medications, vitamins, treatments, exercise and diet. CF patients have a defective gene that causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung Continue Reading ...

Attention i xchange attendees! Thank you for joining us on Wednesday evening, May 12th for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners i xchange. We encourage you to complete a brief survey to help us continue to improve our event.

The Lehigh Nanotech Network will present its third annual Nano for Business conference on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Hall, 111 Research Drive, Mountaintop Campus, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., 18015. See directions to Iacocca Hall.  The conference will explore nanotechnology market trends, current Continue Reading ...

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $393,146 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with five early-stage technology companies and two established manufacturers.  BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that Continue Reading ...

Winners to be Honored at May 12th i xchange Event The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced the winners of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Innovation Awards. Winners will be honored at the Ben Franklin i xchange event, scheduled for 5:30 PM on Wednesday, May 12th at the Zoellner Arts Center Continue Reading ...