Posts by Karly

Celebrating Angie Singer Keating’s Appointment as Board President of Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angie Singer Keating to its Board of Directors as President. With over two decades of experience in information systems, project management, and engineering, Angie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization. Angie Singer...

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Celebrates two local Startups, Cignal and Flat5 with Big Check Event

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP), in collaboration with the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is thrilled to celebrate the success of two local startups, Cignal and Flat5, at an upcoming Big Check Presentation event on May...

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Drives Innovation with Strategic Investments in Four Promising Enterprises

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in four dynamic companies. These strategic investments totaling $290,000 are poised to propel these startups toward significant milestones, empowering them to revolutionize their respective industries. At...

Two Local Erie Startups win Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

On March 20, 2024, the Samuel P. Black III Knowledge Center in Penn State Behrend’s Knowledge Park buzzed with excitement as the Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Erie Finale unfolded, marking the culmination of a transformative 10-week program aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial talent in the Erie region. Eventive AI (Erin Kerner & Barry Snyder), an AI-powered...

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Presents: Feed the Founders Networking Event Featuring Special Guest Simone Kendle, CEO of Wove

Calling all entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! Ben Franklin Technology Partners is thrilled to announce the upcoming Feed the Founders networking event, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event will take place at the vibrant 6th Floor of The Candy Factory, located at 342 N Queen St Warehouse D,...

Building Future Tech Company Founders and Leaders: Ben Franklin Technology Partners Supports CC4H Robotics

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) is thrilled to sponsor the Centre County 4-H Robotics (CC4H Robotics) program, recognizing the profound impact it has in empowering young minds. In total, the program has ten competing teams, with over 100 students between 4th and 12th grade. Recently, five CC4H Robotics’...

Take home up to $10,000 to help launch your startup with Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator!

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator is offering a 10-week business boot camp with a chance to win up to $10,000 in prize money to help you launch your startup. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania is excited to announce the launch of its 10-week business boot...

OK2StandUP Inc Secures $150,000 Investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA

OK2StandUP, a cutting-edge healthcare technology startup dedicated to preventing falls among seniors, is thrilled to announce a strategic investment of $150,000 from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (CNP). In Pennsylvania alone, 71 older adults suffer serious injuries every hour, resulting in a total direct medical cost of $2.5 billion annually. OK2StandUP...

You Could Win $50,000 for your BIG IDEA!

Calling All Visionaries in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, PA! Let the BIG IDEA Contest turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.  Are you a trailblazing entrepreneur with a game-changing idea in the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, or technology? Your innovation could be the spark that transforms industries and landscapes....

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA and Central PA-based venture capital partners win EDA grant to strengthen capital access for regional technology companies

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration's 'Build to Scale Capital Challenge.' This transformative grant will support the creation of a robust...