Google is committed to empowering entrepreneurs around the world through programs, partnerships, and our products.

The partners offer a plan that dovetails with the goals of Erie’s Comprehensive Plan and is designed to serve three critical community needs including the stopping of brain drain, replacing low-wage jobs with family-sustaining jobs, and revitalizing downtown Erie.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers located in our 32 county footprint for more than 30 years.

Werkbot is a website design, branding and digital marketing agency based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Our team has a passion for helping leading businesses in the manufacturing, e-commerce, and financial sectors create websites, apps and build brands that outperform competition.

One of the nine companies who came to Erie for the security-focused Secure Erie Accelerator in July of 2018, SimpleSense installs building sensors that help firefighters find victims faster in an emergency.

The Idea Fund – a non-profit organization that invests in individuals by providing funds and services to help fill the ‘development gap’—the lack of money available to transform ideas into young companies. The mission of Idea Fund is to support early entrepreneurial development with priorities given to women, minorities and Veterans through funding and mentorship in order to facilitate economic opportunities that reach all parts of our community and beyond.

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