FEBRUARY 17-19
PHILADELPHIA, PA USA
2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday, February 19, 2026: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, February 17, 2026: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday, February 19, 2026: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
This exciting new show floor destination, presented by PMMI in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP), a renowned state-funded initiative, highlights the region’s thriving ecosystem of innovation. Experience firsthand how local ingenuity is driving economic growth, job creation, and entrepreneurial success across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
At the Incubator Hub at PACK EXPO East 2026, groundbreaking Pennsylvania-based startups and entrepreneurs showcase next-generation technologies, solutions, and ideas that are redefining what’s possible in packaging and processing.
We’ll soon announce the Pennsylvania startups selected to exhibit in the Incubator Hub. Each is a BFTP portfolio company developing solutions relevant to packaging, processing, automation, and advanced manufacturing. Stay tuned for the full list!
Three regional BFTP, representing northeast, southwest, and central-north Pennsylvania, unite to showcase emerging companies developing transformative technologies and products across multiple verticals.
Meet early-stage founders and innovators tackling real-world industry challenges, from smart automation and predictive analytics to sustainable materials and next-gen packaging design.
See what’s next, and what could be next. Experience concepts ready to scale and discover opportunities to pilot, partner, or invest.
In addition to showcasing portfolio companies, you can explore how BFTP supports innovation across Pennsylvania, learn about funding and resource availability, and connect with regional representatives.
The Incubator Hub isn't just an exhibit - it's a launchpad for collaboration. This dynamic destination brings together PMMI’s commitment to advancing innovation and BFTP’s mission to grow Pennsylvania’s startup economy. See what’s driving the future of packaging and processing and meet the startups building it. Discover. Connect. Grow.
Investing in Pennsylvania’s Future, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) creates and retains highly paid, sustainable jobs by investing in and linking early-stage technology companies and established manufacturers with experts, universities, follow-on funding, and other resources to help them prosper through innovation. Covering the entire Commonwealth through four regional centers, BFTP accelerates the growth of technology-based industries in Pennsylvania.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh
Headquartered in State College
Headquartered in Bethlehem
Headquartered in Philadelphia
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA).
