BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PTRS OF SE PA

Technology & entrepreneurial infrastructure: ben franklin improves the region's economy through the development and support of infrastructure for innovation, includes work to identify and grow regional resources that catalyze and develop regional technology assets that can become platforms for new enterprise growth and provide opportunities to retain and attract talent. Ben franklin leads and partners in the formation of university-industry commercialization models; identifies and supports commercialization acceleration engagements between technology development resources and emerging enterprises; provides support and/or manages regional incubators and accelerators; endorses the publication of capital and technology reports; engages in efforts to stimulate company formation among women and minorities; is active in the region's impact investment community; and partners to create an environment of information exchange and interaction via seminars and events.