Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania approved $2,121,250.00 in investments from October to December of fiscal year 2026.
These investments will support 14 companies—11 early-stage companies and 3 established manufacturers—fostering innovative product development, workforce expansion, and operational growth across the region.
$2,052,500 in investments will be made to the following early-stage companies:
Attainable Edge, LLC (AKA StratSimple)
Luzerne County
StratSimple is a strategic planning platform that automates stakeholder interviews and rapidly synthesizes insights to help teams build better plans. It also supports ongoing goal management and engagement so plans stay active instead of sitting on a shelf.
https://www.stratsimple.com
EdgeSentry by LMN Software Corp., LLC
Northampton County
EdgeSentry is a network appliance for monitoring, hardening, securing, and documenting security networks. It learns normal network behavior and flags anomalies, failures, unauthorized devices, and topology changes in real time.
https://www.lmnsoftwarecorp.com/
JAERIMY, Inc.
Berks County
JAERIMY, Inc. has developed ERIC (Emergent Reply Imminent Crisis), a personal safety and wellness mobile app designed for people who live independently. It uses time-based check-ins to confirm someone is okay, and can alert family or help if a check-in is missed.
www.getericapp.com
Mint-X LLC
Luzerne County
Mint-X makes EPA-registered pest-repellent products, best known for trash bags designed to deter rodents (and other nuisance animals) at the source. The goal is to reduce foraging and help keep pests away through continued use. This project was financed [in part] from Pennsylvania Small Business Credit Initiative funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
www.mint-x.com
Mosqitter
Monroe County
Mosqitter produces chemical-free mosquito traps that attract mosquitoes using a combination of heat, scent, and light wavelengths. The system is designed to trap female mosquitoes to reduce bites and disrupt reproduction cycles over time. This project was financed [in part] from Pennsylvania Small Business Credit Initiative funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
https://www.mosquitter.com
Mussel Polymers, Inc.
Northampton County
Mussel Polymers develops biomimetic adhesive and coating solutions inspired by how mussels bond in wet environments. Their technology targets “hard-to-bond” wet or underwater use cases, including areas like dental and defense applications. This project was financed [in part] from Pennsylvania Small Business Credit Initiative funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
https://www.musselpolymers.com/
Otter Hydrotherapy LLC
Northampton County
Otter Hydrotherapy makes an underwater treadmill system designed to integrate into an existing pool for aquatic therapy programs. It’s built for portability and uses hydraulic power to keep electricity away from the water.
https://otterhydrotherapy.com
SARAS-3D Inc.
Lehigh County
SARAS-3D offers a truly interactive 3D learning platform that helps students learn STEM concepts through hands-on manipulation of models and simulations. Teachers can customize content, and students can rotate/zoom and explore concepts without material costs or cleanup.
https://saras-3d.us
Sea-Gal Technologies Inc.
Northampton County
Sea-Gal Technologies is developing high data-rate underwater acoustic communication products based on advanced MIMO research. They provide components and integration/services for underwater sensing and communication systems across a range of platforms.
www.sea-gal-tech.com
UnityLab (AKA Unity Laundry Systems Corporation)
Sullivan County
UnityLab supports businesses that use commercial laundry equipment, industrial steam generators, presses, and boilers. They provide commercial laundry equipment plus expert remote repair support, using proprietary tools alongside experienced technicians. Their model is designed to cut downtime and service costs by solving issues without on-site travel when possible.
https://unitylabcorp.com/
Whatsit AI, Inc.
Montgomery County
WhatsitAI is a mobile app that uses AI to identify items from a photo, estimate value, and help users list items for resale. It’s built for secondhand sellers who want faster, more confident pricing and listing decisions. This project was financed [in part] from Pennsylvania Small Business Credit Initiative funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
https://whatsit.ai/
$68,750 in investments will be made to the following established manufacturers, incorporating student enrichment work with a college or university partner:
American Millwork and Cabinetry, Inc.
Lehigh County
American Millwork & Cabinetry manufactures and installs custom architectural millwork, cabinetry, and related casework. They support commercial and institutional environments with tailored build-outs and finish solutions.
www.amcmillwork.com
D.T. Davis Enterprises (AKA HoverTech International)
Northampton County
HoverTech develops safe patient handling and mobility solutions, including air-assisted transfer and lift products used in healthcare settings. Their systems aim to improve patient comfort/outcomes while reducing caregiver strain and injury risk.
https://hovertechinternational.com/
Remmey The Pallet Company
Snyder County
Remmey designs and manufactures pallets across multiple materials and provides pallet services such as recycling, reconditioning, and buyback programs. They support supply chains by helping customers reduce pallet waste and manage inventory more efficiently.
https://www.remmey.com/