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What better way to mark #WomensHistoryMonth than by recognizing With Meraki Co.’s woman founder who set out help women take greater control of their health and succeeded, with backing from #BenFranklin4PA. benfranklin.org/2026/03/women-…

🌱 Swift Aeroseed, launched by a women co-founder and backed by #BenFranklin4PA’s @BenFrankCNP, is expanding sustainable land-management practices while building a Pennsylvania-based #agtech company. #WomensHistoryMonth benfranklin.org/2026/03/women-…

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with us by learning more about the role women founders and co-founders are playing in PA’s #innovation economy. These #BenFranklin4PA-backed innovators truly are building what’s next by addressing real-world challenges. benfranklin.org/2026/03/women-…

📍When it comes to the future of #biotechnology, there’s hope to be found in Pittsburgh, @pittsburghpg reports, and @iwpgh is at the center of it all, whether it’s with #AI, #robotics or #lifesciences. We have the talent to drive #innovation. brnw.ch/21x0ElC

.@benfranklincnp joined @padcednews, @dcedsecretary, @RepTakac & others to highlight investments in #PAinnovationeconomy during a tour of X-Hab 3D, where #BenFrankininPA invested $1M. @centredaily has the details: centredaily.com/news/

#InternationalWomensDay was yesterday! We celebrate the contributions and successes of women at #BenFranklin4PA and the women-led startups we support!  #IWD2026 👇Learn more about our regional fund for women. sep.benfranklin.org/partner/jvs-ph…

During a hearing before the @PaHouseDems & @PAHouseGOP Appropriations Committee, @DCEDSecretary praised #BenFranklin4PA for building coalitions that foster entrepreneurial ecosystems that sustain economic growth across Pa. 📽️View the full video clip: brnw.ch/21x0s5R

The @PASenateGOP & @PaSenateDems Appropriations Committee will meet @ 9:30AM TODAY to discuss @PADCEDnews proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which includes funding for #BenFranklin4PA. Stream it LIVE here: pasen.gov/Video/nob.cfm

“I love the Ben Franklin partners,” @DCEDSecretary told a @PaHouseDems & @PAHouseGOP budget hearing. “They’re close partners of ours. They do a great job.” THX for praise! Together, we’re bringing benefits to every corner of PA! View the clip: brnw.ch/21x0qcb

Shout out to the innovative engineers at Radicle Development Center for #NationalEngineersWeek. They successfully rebranded as an engineering service provider for startups. @bftp_sep was an early investor. Proof we know how to spot talented people! technical.ly/entrepreneursh…

Don’t miss a #BenFranklinNEPA Lunch & Learn event: “From Tax Credits to Capital,” on 3/11 with leaders from @PADCEDnews, @CityBethlehem and Bethlehem Economic Development Corp. Register by 3/2 via email: kvaluntas@nep.benfranklin.org #BenFranklin4PA

Pittsburgh area founders: Learn about the legal lens founders need to build strong companies while protecting their interests at the next @iwpgh 'Outside In' session. Register for the 2/24 event: innovationworks-49632253.hs-sites.com/en/outside-in-…

Don’t miss @GSRN 4th Annual Disrupt Health-Care Innovation Summit in April. #BenFranklinNEPA is a sponsor of the conference, which is designed to inspire bold ideas that make real-world impact, via @thevalleyledger. thevalleyledger.com/?p=147354

📅On March 13, Jefferson Education Society is hosting a USA 250 event: “From Founders to Frontiers: 250 Years of Northwest Pennsylvania Innovation,” including a conversation w/ Brian Slawin of @BenFrankCNP, via @ErieReader. eriereader.com/article/americ…

#BenFranklinNEPA secured $4.8M in federal funding to expand lab capacity. @SenDaveMcCormick listed it as part of more than $270M in funding for projects across #Pennsylvania to support our growing #innovation ecosystem. nep.benfranklin.org/ben-franklin-n…

In case you missed #NationalInnovationDay yesterday, #BenFranklin4PA highlights @KeritonInc, which was acquired by Natus Sensory, helping its feed safety #tech reach more newborns. @bftp_sep is a long-time investor of Keriton. Story via @technical_ly. technical.ly/entrepreneursh…

Tune in TOMORROW as @GovernorShapiro unveils his FY 2026-27 proposed #PaBudget & talks #innovation with @PADCEDnews before a joint session of @PaHouseDems, @PASenateGOP, @PAHouseGOP & @PaSenateDems. Stream it LIVE here: pa.gov/governor/live

Be sure to tune in Tuesday, Feb. 3 as @GovernorShapiro unveils his FY 2026-27 proposed #PABudget before a joint session of the @PaHouseDems, @PASenateGOP, @PAHouseGOP & @PaSenateDems. #Innovation remains the cornerstone of sustained economic growth. pa.gov/agencies/budge…

.@benfrankcnp supported KEVO founders with an accelerator business program – and now they're launching a line of cold brew coffee brewers. #BenFranklin4PA will drink to that! More from @pennwestuniv. pennwest.edu/about/news/202…

Don’t miss a live negotiation of Term Sheets hosted by @pennovationWork and @mofollp! Learn about this crucial process from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29. Register HERE: pennovationworks.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Regi…