Big Check Event

Erie Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Investments Fuel New Startups

The Erie community came together today to celebrate local innovators who’ve successfully made the leap from start-up to up-and-running. Nearly 30 companies either received or paid funds forward to contribute to new startups, totaling an amount of more than $9.4 million. Investments were contributed by local and regional entrepreneurial support resources helping to drive the...

Big Check Event: A Celebration of Innovation and Success

Each year, numerous startups embark on their entrepreneurial journey, armed with the essential funding and business support services generously offered by the entrepreneurial community in Erie. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these local innovators and applaud their unwavering commitment to progress. This event provides a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration among...

Winners Announced in PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!

Winners Announced in PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest! In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest targeted the counties of Cameron, Elk, McKean, Warren located in the PA WILDS.  Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA...

Local Startups to Receive Investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners

On Monday, October 24th, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted an Entrepreneur Investment Presentation that celebrated five local companies receiving funding. These startups, located in the Harrisburg, York, and Lancaster regions will use the investment to leap from start-up to up-and-running. The companies funded include: Arcana Recovery, Inc. (Harrisburg based) is a web and mobile app...

Payback of Ben Franklin Investment Fuels New Startups

Members of the Erie community came together to celebrate some of the local innovators who’ve successfully made the leap from start-up to up-and-running and recognized the efforts of some of Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ newest portfolio clients. Sixteen companies either received or paid funds forward to contribute to new startups, totaling an amount of more...