Food and beverage entrepreneurs and start-up companies have the chance to win up to $30,000 in Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ first Food & Beverage TechCelerator.

Two midstate software companies recently received follow-on investments from Ben Franklin Technology Partners. 

Eight emerging tech-startups from across the state, including four from the midstate, will compete for $50,000 as part of Ben Franklin’s Big Idea contest. 

Three venture capital firms have won approval to receive up to $5 million in funding to invest in Pennsylvania startups.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA is once again hosting its Techcelerator event, a 10-week long series of sessions meant to give prospective entrepreneurs the tools to start their own business.

Veritas Academy in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County has not only managed to get its classes up and running online for its 300 students, but is looking to offer a selection of video classes to students outside of the academy.

Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget for 2020-21 fiscal year will include a $12.35 million increase in state funding for four organizations promoting entrepreneurial growth in Pennsylvania.