Who We Are
At Ben Franklin Northeast, our mission is clear:
promote, sustain, and invest in developing our regional economy through innovation and partnership.
Investing in Pennsylvania’s Future
Ben Franklin Northeast is proud to be nationally ranked among the top 5% of the most active seed stage investors.
We are dedicated to serving entrepreneurs in order to create and retain jobs, accelerate technology-based economic development, and see our startup community thrive.
Our approach is built to support three vital sectors
Entrepreneurs
Manufacturers
Supporting established manufacturers as they creatively apply new technology to help drive success
Community
Promoting an innovative community-wide infrastructure that supports Pennsylvania’s business technology ecosystem
Serving Northeastern Pennsylvania
Berks • Bradford • Carbon • Columbia • Lackawanna • Lehigh • Luzerne • Lycoming • Monroe • Montour • Northampton • Northumberland • Pike • Schuylkill • Snyder • Sullivan • Susquehanna • Tioga • Union • Wayne • Wyoming
Serving Northeastern Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin Northeast’s 21-county territory
Berks • Bradford • Carbon • Columbia • Lackawanna • Lehigh • Luzerne • Lycoming • Monroe • Montour • Northampton • Northumberland • Pike • Schuylkill • Snyder • Sullivan • Susquehanna • Tioga • Union • Wayne • Wyoming