Sample Sidebar Module

This is a sample module published to the sidebar_top position, using the -sidebar module class suffix. There is also a sidebar_bottom position below the menu.

Sample Sidebar Module

This is a sample module published to the sidebar_bottom position, using the -sidebar module class suffix. There is also a sidebar_top position below the search.

Funding Opportunities

Start-up companies and existing manufacturers can turn to The Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania for financial investments and business development services.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) provide funding and business support services to tech-based start-ups and existing manufacturers in their 32-county footprint.

Located in Innovation Park, BFTP/CNP's funding is the bridge that links the assets of an entrepreneur to future investment opportunities from banks, angel, or venture capital groups. Their business support services help companies grow so they are well positioned to receive follow-on financing.

Their goal is to create synergy among business, industry, and higher education representatives to help stimulate economic growth. Investments go to the region’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and existing manufacturing-based companies. Ultimately when they succeed, we all succeed. The region gains expertise in an emerging technology and new, high-paying jobs are created.

For more information, visit the Ben Franklin Technology Partners web site.

Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania (LSGPA)

The Life Sciences Greenhouse is a public/private venture whose mission is to commercialize bioscience technologies. The LSGPA supports new and expanding commercial entities in central Pennsylvania through investments and business development services.

The LSGPA focus on the commercialization of technologies related to drug discovery and drug development, biomedical devices, and equipment or tools to enhance scientific research. However, a wide array of life sciences businesses are also considered.

The LSGPA provides investment funding up to $750,000 to seed-stage or established life sciences companies that have the potential for significant commercial growth. The goals of the funding are to:

  • Accelerate development of technologies 
  • Advance sponsored research to create significant value in the life sciences field
  • Develop promising life sciences companies into stronger businesses capable of attracting follow-on funding

For more details, visit the Life Sciences Greenhouse web site.

Available Space

Inquiries on available space at Innovation Park at Penn State should be made to Dan Leri at (814) 865-5925.

Parties interested in leasing space in 331 Innovation Boulevard should contact leasing agent Tom MacDonald at (412) 434-1028. The building is scheduled for completion in late August 2015.

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