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Federal $4.8M grant to expand Ben Franklin TechVentures labs by 50%

A $4.8 million federal grant will fund a 50% expansion of lab space at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem.

Published Mar 20, 2026, 3:16 AM EDT | Lehigh University

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of northeastern Pennsylvania received a $4.8 million federal grant on Feb. 10 to expand lab space at Ben Franklin TechVentures by 50%. Angelo J. Valletta, president and CEO, said the funding was secured with support from U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick.