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

Client Portfolio

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 TechVentures^®Incubator 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 ...

Join Us for the 2012 Ben Franklin i xchange

Posted February 15, 2012 in Ben Franklin News

You are invited!

Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2012 at the Ben Franklin
i xchange, recognized as the premier business and technology networking event for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, educators, and business and community leaders.

Keynote speaker Leonard Brody is a highly respected entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best-selling author, and a two-time Emmy-nominated media visionary. Brody’s presentation, This Monumental Shift – Exploring the Future of Behavior, Technology, and Innovation, will address how major technological and behavioral changes over the last 15 years have brought us to what is arguably the most reformative time in history. A highly sought-after speaker, Brody combines a powerful delivery, razor-sharp wit, and cutting-edge content in his presentations to audiences worldwide.

BFTP/NEP Releases 2011 Annual Report for Download

Posted February 15, 2012 in Ben Franklin News, Publications, Videos, Photos & Publications

“If PASSION Drives You, Let REASON Hold The Reins.” Ben Franklin’s quote very aptly describes this year at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Passion is what makes our work happen. We seek passion in the management teams of prospective clients. We exhibited passion ... Continue Reading

Ben Franklin TechVentures² Featured in February Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal

Posted January 30, 2012 in Ben Franklin News

Ben Franklin TechVentures2 in the news – The expansion to Ben Franklin’s award-winning incubator/post-incubator opened in October 2011 and added 47,000 square feet to the existing building, including wet labs, office/meeting space, and a parking deck. TechVentures2 is projected to create as many a ... Continue Reading

Ben Franklin TechVentures² Video

Posted January 18, 2012 in Videos

Ben Franklin TechVentures® is an award-winning technology-based incubator/post incubator facility owned and managed by BFTP/NEP. To meet tremendous demand among start-up companies, the facility was expanded in 2011. Ben Franklin TechVentures2 added 47,000 sf to the existing building and increased capacity to ... Continue Reading