Category: Pennsylvania
Details are emerging for BioNJ and Pennsylvania Bio 10th Anniversary joint symposium
Register today at www.biotech2010.org
Newly funded companies create medical innovations, help businesses improve productivity
PHILADELPHIA, PA (www.sep.benfranklin.org) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) recently approved investments totaling $1,800,000 for nine early-stage Pennsylvania companies with promising technology innovations. Included in this is a $500,000 investment in Molecular Detection Inc. (MDI). MDI developed a quick method to detect drug resistant Staph infections. Investment details follow.
Sponsored by Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN), GREENbiopharma, which will be held July 14–15 at the Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia, is the one meeting covering sustainability for life science organizations. It will provide you with the know-how and strategies used by leading biopharma companies so that you can apply them to your own company or facility as you move toward sustainability.
GEN subscribers and supporters get a very special rate of $195 ($400 off the $595 rate) for two full days of talks, Q&A sessions, and roundtable discussions, which provide an opportunity to share information and ask questions to professionals with hands-on experience. Also at GREENbiopharma, you’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, and networking breaks in the exhibit area.
CONTACT:
Jeanne Mell
University City Science Center
215-966-6029
PHILADELPHIA--(June 16, 2010) – What paths and pitfalls do growing companies face? A panel of start-up industry leaders will address the topic of managing growth as part of the University City Science Center’s Smart Talk: Adventures in Entrepreneurialism series, June 22, 2010 at 3711 Market Street in Philadelphia. The panel discussion is a follow up to remarks by Bentley Systems CEO Greg Bentley at a Smart Talk program in April.
CONTACT:
Jeanne Mell
University City Science Center
215-966-6029
PHILADELPHIA (June 14, 2010) – The University City Science Center announced the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors at its annual Shareholders Meeting on June 11:
Grants Will Help Bring New Green Technologies to Market, Creating Jobs, Launching Businesses
Philadelphia, June 11, 2010- The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, in partnership with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA are launching an innovative new pilot program designed to help Philadelphia companies with cutting edge energy efficiency technologies develop a market for their products. The Greenworks Pilot Energy Technology (G-PET) Program offers grants to Philadelphia companies to accelerate the introduction of their new, energy efficient products and services to the marketplace. G-PET is being funded with $430,000 of federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the City of Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (www.sep.benfranklin.org) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) will host three Briefings during June, 2010.
These free Briefings for entrepreneurs and business advisors will cover investment and commercialization programs and services, application process, company qualifications, and proposal preparation. The Briefings will support all technology sectors, including Life Sciences, I.T., Physical Sciences and Alternative Energy/Clean Technologies.
Please click on the date below to register:
Ben Franklin Technology Partners/SEP
Building 100 Innovation Center
4801 S. Broad Street, Suite 200
The Navy Yard
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is the region’s catalyst for Stimulating Entrepreneurial Potential. Since 1982, we have invested in innovative enterprises and created commercialization pathways and partnerships that generate wealth through science and technology.
Ben Franklin is part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Technology Partnership. We provide entrepreneurs and established businesses with the Capital, Knowledge and Networks to compete in the global marketplace. We have provided more than $140 million to grow more than 1,600 regional enterprises across all areas of technology.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (www.sep.benfranklin.org) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) will host three Briefings during June, 2010.
These free Briefings for entrepreneurs and business advisors will cover investment and commercialization programs and services, application process, company qualifications, and proposal preparation. The Briefings will support all technology sectors, including Life Sciences, I.T., Physical Sciences and Alternative Energy/Clean Technologies.
Please click on the dates below to register:
Temple University – Fort Washington Campus
Graduate and Professional Center
401 Commerce Drive
Ft Washington, PA 19034
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is the region’s catalyst for Stimulating Entrepreneurial Potential. Since 1982, we have invested in innovative enterprises and created commercialization pathways and partnerships that generate wealth through science and technology.
Ben Franklin is part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Technology Partnership. We provide entrepreneurs and established businesses with the Capital, Knowledge and Networks to compete in the global marketplace. We have provided more than $140 million to grow more than 1,600 regional enterprises across all areas of technology.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (www.sep.benfranklin.org) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) will host three Briefings during June, 2010.
These free Briefings for entrepreneurs and business advisors will cover investment and commercialization programs and services, application process, company qualifications, and proposal preparation. The Briefings will support all technology sectors, including Life Sciences, I.T., Physical Sciences and Alternative Energy/Clean Technologies.
Please click on the dates below to register:
Widener University
University Technology Park II
Suite 1300
1350 Edgemont Avenue
Chester, PA
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is the region’s catalyst for Stimulating Entrepreneurial Potential. Since 1982, we have invested in innovative enterprises and created commercialization pathways and partnerships that generate wealth through science and technology.
Ben Franklin is part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Technology Partnership. We provide entrepreneurs and established businesses with the Capital, Knowledge and Networks to compete in the global marketplace. We have provided more than $140 million to grow more than 1,600 regional enterprises across all areas of technology.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (www.sep.benfranklin.org) – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) will host three Briefings during June, 2010.
These free Briefings for entrepreneurs and business advisors will cover investment and commercialization programs and services, application process, company qualifications, and proposal preparation. The Briefings will support all technology sectors, including Life Sciences, I.T., Physical Sciences and Alternative Energy/Clean Technologies.
Please click on the dates below to register:
Widener University
University Technology Park II
Suite 1300
1350 Edgemont Avenue
Chester, PA
Temple University – Fort Washington Campus
Graduate and Professional Center
401 Commerce Drive
Ft Washington, PA 19034
Ben Franklin Technology Partners/SEP
Building 100 Innovation Center
4801 S. Broad Street, Suite 200
The Navy Yard
