Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

BoB Profit Partners LLC (Craig Moyer, Raj Trivedi) , located in York County, developed loss prevention technology that uses a sensor to detect when items are left behind in the shopping cart.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is pleased to announce the six finalists who will be moving forward to pitch for up to $50,000! Michael Reed, with Micro Gainz, has developed micro weight plates for barbell lifting. Best of luck to all.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Organisations from Government, to economic development agencies, innovation hubs and academia are helping inspire Kiwis to begin their entrepreneurial journey, informing and connecting entrepreneurs and creators with all manner of programmes, events, mentoring and investment.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 4, 2022

The largest early-stage investor in the region, Ben Franklin provides investment capital, business support services, BIG IDEA Contests, and Startup Boot Camps to emerging tech-entrepreneurs and small manufacturers located in central and northern Pennsylvania. Visit www.cnp.benfranklin.org for program details. Gig And Take Inc.,

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 12, 2019

With funding support from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and business mentors provided by Ben Franklin and Gannon’s Small Business Development Center, the local entrepreneurs behind these startups have been participating in Ben Franklin’s business startup accelerator, the Tech Celererato r@Erie. If not, you soon will!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

.” Maggie Horne, Director of the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of collaborative initiatives like the TechCelerator program in fostering innovation and supporting local entrepreneurs. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The eight finalists selected will make their pitch to a panel of judges on November 21, 2019 at the North Central PA LaunchBox. Come out and support these innovators, but stay for the fun, catered networking reception that follows. The post Join Us On November 21, 2019 For Ben Franklin’s $50,000 BIG IDEA Pitch Event!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 10, 2021

ERIE, PA – In 2020, when Dr. Jeffrey Vaitekunas made his investment pitch presentation to Ben Franklin Technology Partners, he began with some very somber facts. Every year, more people die from blood clots than from breast cancer and traffic accidents combined. Visit Ben Franklin’s website at www.cnp.benfranklin.org.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 28, 2021

In partnership with several economic development initiatives such as IUP’s Small Business Development Center, JARI, Startup Alleghenies, and the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations, the program targeted emerging tech innovators from the region. Show your support for these local entrepreneurs!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 13, 2021

Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is offering emerging entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to participate in our fun, risk-free $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. So, why do most people enter Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA Contest? Because they want to win!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 20, 2019

On March 14, 2019, they each made a graduation “pitch” to a team of judges from the surrounding area. The graduation pitch events are attended by not only the friends and families of the presenters – but also community partners, local dignitaries, economic development professionals, other startups, and potential investors.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

Her teaching areas are Management, Strategy, Business Plan and Entrepreneurial Support. Her areas of research include entrepreneurial ecosystem, entrepreneurial support, and inter-organizational strategies with a focus on business incubators. 2) If you’ve got a better idea for a project, pitch it! (3) ESHIPprojects. (2)

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Bootcamp. Through expert-led weekly group sessions and personalized mentorship, participants refine their business models, financial strategies, and presentation skills, culminating in a compelling pitch presentation.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region. As they prepare to compete for up to $50,000 in prize money and additional support, the PA Wilds Big Idea Contest celebrates their creativity and dedication to making a positive impact.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

Finalists competed in five primary categories and represented multiple industries in the final pitching round, which took place in person for the first time in Startup302’s three-year history. Startup302 is coordinated by DPP and steered and sponsored by key innovation-supporting businesses and organizations.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 15, 2021

About Ben Franklin Technology Partners: The largest seed investor in our region, Ben Franklin Technology Partners (an initiative of the PA Department of Community & Economic Development and funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority) has been providing investment capital, business support services, and operational assistance to (..)

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 24, 2024

Rutgers University CUEED, Covenant Business Concepts, and Ideation to Valuation are supporting the NMSDC MBE Center for Accelerated Growth, Innovation, and Resiliency program pillar of contract readiness to help minority business owners scale their businesses. Pitching for Success and Growth. Succession Planning.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 18, 2021

ERIE, PA – On Thursday, January 14, 2021,with more than 160 viewers in the zoom audience, seven companies made their final pitch presentations to four independent judges; a panel which also included a past BIG IDEA winner, Dr. Wei-Shin Lai with Acoustic Sheep.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region.Each finalist brings a unique vision and commitment to innovation, reflecting the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the region.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 10, 2024

Picture yourself on the stage, pitching your BIG idea at the finale, surrounded by your cheering supporters—family and friends who can cast their votes to support your vision. In addition to the cash, the pitch experience you’ll gain, the business training offered, and the contacts you’ll make are just as valuable.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

On June 13, 2024, the PA Wilds BIG IDEA Finale Pitch event was hosted by the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler (Duboistown, PA) was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 to support her BIG IDEA! Two Finalists shared the $50,000 Cash Prize!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

On June 13, 2024, the PA Wilds BIG IDEA Finale Pitch event was hosted by the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler (Duboistown, PA) was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 to support her BIG IDEA! Two Finalists shared the $50,000 Cash Prize!

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

OCTOBER 17, 2021

I had credits, liked the professors, and had supportive parents. I competed in Tiger Tank (a mini-version of Shark Tank), came in second place in Love’s Cup and won the pitch competition. Economic Development Administration. “In All you need is the internet and a supportive ecosystem.”. Rural Entrepreneurship.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Sponsored by the Oklahoma Business Roundtable, the Paulsen Awards are $5,000 scholarships awarded to encourage Oklahoma students to become involved with economic development and entrepreneurship in the state. Three winners were announced. “We

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As an emerging field that is challenging the status quo of entrepreneurship in economic development, ecosystem builders are bound to run into obstacles along the way which – if repeated and consistent – make us want to pull our hair out. and abroad between February and September 2020. Buddy Palmer. Eric Parker.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For any entrepreneur to be successful in starting a business, they must have the right help and resources to support of their hard work. Search out resources that are timely to starting and growing a small business. State government agencies are also a source of resources for small businesses. Full list of U.S. Accelerators found h ere.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 9, 2023

Semente Verde: Cultivating Bissau’s blossoming impact ecosystem As one of the largest networks for entrepreneurial support, Impact Hub continuously grows in different ways, shapes and colours. As a final result, 2 of the 11 pitched ideas were selected for implementation and awarded with cash prizes. Let’s collaborate!

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As one of the largest networks for entrepreneurial support, Impact Hub continuously grows in different ways, shapes and colors. Impact Hub Candidate Bissau, for instance, has recently joined our global family through a seed program supported by the MAVA Foundation and the United Nations Program for Development (UNDP).

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Getting together with other entrepreneurs, learning about what they are doing, and voicing ideas builds the habit of pitching the company and explaining it to people.”. Awardees have gone on to raise more than $519 million in additional private capital to support their business. There is community in Oklahoma,” Elliott told me.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 10, 2019

The eight finalists listed below will “pitch” their business ideas to a panel of independent judges on June 20, 2019 at Room 33 located at 1033 State Street in Erie, PA. David Hunter with ASAPmaps has developed a service that connects with your Google My Business listing to help you reach more customers and show up when it counts.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2024

Mentorships and other resources also provided to winning tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded demographics as part of Delaware’s fourth annual pitch competition WILMINGTON, Del. ( These included a welcome reception on May 15 and a breakfast with investors on May 17.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

We’ve had amazing success — claiming thousands of victories in supporting companies, people and families to live and work legally in the United States. In any group it is possible to make jointly supported decisions, taking the needs and resources of all into consideration. Not a client yet?

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