Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces $1.1 Million in Q2 Investments
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin Northeast) has approved $1.1 million in investments from October – December of fiscal year 2024–2025. Twelve companies, spanning startups and established manufacturers, received funding to support innovative product development, workforce expansion, and operational growth.
$1,060,000 in investments will be made to the following early-stage companies:
Cemboo LLC, Berks County
Cemboo is a B2B SaaS platform helping publishers monetize and distribute digital content effectively.
Learn more at cemboo.com
Game Face Products, Inc., Monroe County
Game Face Products delivers athlete-focused grooming solutions, including deodorizing wipes.
Learn more at gamefacegrooming.com
ImmuNovX Biotech, Northampton County
ImmuNovX Biotech is pioneering LR3N-CS, a platform for rapid, large-scale treatment of DNA pathogens, creating a new class of live-attenuated, replication-defective DNA vaccines.
Learn more at immunovx.com
Ilico Genetics, Northampton County
Ilico is developing a groundbreaking early screening test for stomach cancer using blood samples.
This Project was financed [in part] from Pennsylvania Small Business Credit Initiative funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
Learn more at ilicogenetics.com
iRen-Medical, Inc., Northampton County
iRen revolutionizes home peritoneal dialysis with a platform that enhances patient outcomes through technology-driven safety and collaboration.
Learn more at iren-medical.com
Learnics, LLC, Northampton County
Learnics provides digital research tools for education, supporting classroom learning and data-driven insights.
Learn more at learnics.com
S. Huntley & Company, Northampton County
A media and technology firm redefining the automotive industry, S. Huntley uses innovation to grow automotive businesses.
Learn more at shuntley.com
Sivana Converting, LLC, Northumberland County
Sivana manufactures hemp-based biodegradable products, including plates, cups, and to-go containers.
VZRscada, Inc., Columbia County
VZRscada specializes in monitoring and securing municipal water systems through innovative technology.
Learn more at costream.tech
$51,800 will be invested in the following manufacturers and will incorporate student enrichment work with a college or university partner to enhance real-world learning opportunities:
Bond Metal Surplus, Inc., Bucks County
Bond Metal Surplus specializes in buying and selling surplus raw materials, scrap metals, and end-of-life equipment. They will partner with Lehigh University on this project to allow the company to finalize a customer maintenance program that will be used to scale and grow their geographic expansion.
Learn more at bondsurplus.com
C. F. Martin & Company, Inc., Northampton County
C. F. Martin & Co. is a world-renowned manufacturer of fretted instruments and strings. They will partner with Lehigh University on this project to implement new best-practice process and project leadership methods.
Learn more at martinguitar.com
F. M. Brown’s Sons, Inc., Berks County
A sixth-generation family-owned company producing flour, animal feed, and companion pet products. They will partner with Alvernia University on this project that will help to increase productivity and scale operations to meet increasing demand.
Learn more at fmbrownsonsinc.com
