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The Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania provides investment funding up to $1 million in milestone-driven convertible…
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It’s a familiar scenario. You hear about a discovery that could lead to the cure for this disease or that debilitating…
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Harrisburg event will introduce students to careers in biotechnology
Before a student can decide to pursue a career in biotechnology, something has to light a spark of excitement about this growing field.
FDA-approved device to detect macular degeneration raising $2 million
MedCity – Philadelphia reports Apeliotus Vision Science gets FDA approval for device to detect macular degeneration. Read the full story here.
http://www.medcitynews.com/2012/01/fda-approved-device-to-detect-macular-degeneration-raising-2-million/?edition=phi
Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Announces the Resignation of Edward L. Erickson as President and Chief Executive Officer
- Kevin M. Harter, former Saladax Executive Chairman, Named Interim CEO-
Bethlehem, PA, January 27, 2012 – Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a privately-held company developing and commercializing novel diagnostic assays to achieve the promise of personalized medicine for new and existing therapeutics, announced today that Edward L. Erickson, its President and Chief Executive Officer, has…
Ben Franklin business plan contest to award $50,000 to a promising startup in Central, Northern PA
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an organization that provides money and support services to tech businesses, is sponsoring another business plan contest similar to competitions it has put on over the last decade.
The Big Idea Business Plan Contest, open to entrepreneurs that are already based in a 32-county area…
Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Issued Six Patents Containing Broad Claims in the Immunoassay Space
Bethlehem, PA, January 10, 2012 – Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a privately held company developing and commercializing novel diagnostic assays to achieve the promise of personalized medicine for new and existing therapeutics, announced today that it has been issued six patents within the last 12 months, bringing the company’s total to 15 issued U.S. patents,…
Tax Incentives Available for Businesses Hiring People with Disabilities
Did you know? Companies that hire people with disabilities may be eligible for tax credits or deductions. Pennsylvania offers a variety of tax credits and programs for large, medium and, yes, even small businesses. For more information, visit WorksForMe-PA.org or call the Works for me hotline at 1-877-268-9894.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ $50,0000 Big Idea Business Plan Contest is Back!
The Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum in partnership with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA announced that the BIG IDEA Business Plan Contest is back! A grand prize of $50,000 will be awarded to one tech-based startup company! Entrepreneurs can visit http://www.cnp.benfranklin.org/ and click on the contest button for…
Malvern’s Deltagen BioServices Launches $2.3M Offering – cbl
By Richard Rabicoff
MALVERN, Pa. - Deltagen BioServices, Inc. has launched an offering of $2.3 million, raising $1.3 million from 12 investors.
According to a company statement, the funding is a secured bridge loan, led by Life Sciences Green House of Central Pennsylvania. Proceeds will be used to fund operations.
Named in the related SEC filing were…
DCED Secretary Announces Allocation of Federal Funds to Support Small Business Job Creation
December 21, 2011 - Harrisburg – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary C. Alan Walker announced today the allocation of $29.2 million of funding from the United States Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to economic, community and technology development partners throughout the commonwealth.
“The Corbett administration is committed…
The Basics of Biosimilar Biologics
The vast majority of therapeutic drugs are small molecules – that is, produced via medicinal chemistry. But there are also a number of important biologics on the market. In contrast to small molecule therapies, biologics are produced from living cells and are often large, heterogeneous proteins that are very sensitive to the production environment….