Companies and faculty looking for resources to support commercialization and new company start-ups in the energy space now have triple the options to choose from. The influx of federal programs focused on energy innovation, combined with these PA resources, means there’s no excuse for keeping new technology on the shelf or in a drawer.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Central & Northern PA  (BFTP-CNP) has added Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR), Marty Bradley, to assist in moving energy-related technology from the campus to market. Marty brings extensive experience running start-ups to the table. He understands the challenges of launching products on a dime, searching for funding sources, and identifying market potential.

Here at the ITN basecamp, Malcolm Furman adds to the region’s entrepreneurial support by engaging his background at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in technology review and grants.  Malcolm interacts with faculty across ITN to accelerate new technology development and link companies with campus expertise.

If you’re an existing company looking for a cluster of energy-related activity, the Virtual Energy Incubator (VEI) has launched. Check out this cloud community of start-up energy companies and clean technology bolstered by BFTP-CNP resources and expertise. This vibrant online initiative is led by Brian Krier.

Since three times is a charm, we’re betting you’ll find this trio a winning ticket for Central Pennsylvania’s energy innovation.