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Ben Franklin presents 'Venture Idol,' a parade of startups vying for financial backers

Regional businesses come together to present creations in a 'Shark Tank' style.

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Ben Franklin TechVentures presents its 2022 Venture Idol 5-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at its facility on Lehigh University's Mountaintop Campus, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem.

Startups from around Northeastern Pennsylvania will work their way through an afternoon selection process conducted by investors.

After that process, according to the Ben Franklin website, the three technology-based companies selected will have the opportunity to pitch live at the event to attendees for a chance to win a part of $15,000.

The cost is $40 to attend and guests will be eligible to vote on the companies.

To register, visit the event website.

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