Podcasts

“Tech Transfer” – From the University Lab to a Partnering Company’s Shop Floor "Tech Transfer" - from the university lab to a partnering company's shop floor - is a critical component of economic development. (more)

Funding Available for Applied Research in Clean/Alternative Energy-Related Fields Research institutions and other non-profits engaged in research related to energy, alternative energy, or clean technologies are eligible to apply for a matching grant.  The purpose of this initiative, which is called the Translational Research in Energy Support Program (TRESP), is to fund and assist commercially applied research that will impact production, consumption, and conservation of energy in the Commonwealth.    (more)

$35,000 New Energy Idea Contest – Deadline April 15, 2010 (Podcast) Ben Franklin Technology Partners and PennTAP announced their sponsorship of a "$35,000 New Energy Idea Contest.” Elizabeth Wilson, Director of Marketing, discusses details. (more)

BFTP/CNP Recently Made a $500,000 Investment in Five PA Companies (Podcast) Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP recently made an investment of more than a half million dollars in five Pennsylvania-based companies. An Erie-based recipient is highlighted in this recording. (more)

Impact of Pennsylvania’s New State Budget (Podcast) With the passing of a new state budget, 27 emerging businesses and eight research projects received a new Ben Franklin financial investment. (more)