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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Funds technology and manufacturing growth in Pennsylvania through investment-linked support and grants tied to regional innovation ecosystems.

United Statesbenfranklin.org
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Annual funding—
Programs6
Active grants4
Total grants5
About

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is Pennsylvania's statewide technology investment network, funded through the Pennsylvania Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority and a Department of Community and Economic Development appropriation. The umbrella spans four independent regional nonprofits in Central and Northern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Southwes…

Programs & grants under this funder
Ben Franklin Innovation Adoption Fund

Funds Pennsylvania founders with support for local innovation adoption and market traction.

BFTP CNP Early Stage Funding

Funds early-stage startups in central and northern Pennsylvania with flexible recoverable support.

1 grant
BFTP CNP Early Stage Investment
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
BFTP CNP Existing Manufacturers Investment

Funds established manufacturers in central and northern Pennsylvania through growth-oriented recoverable investments.

1 grant
BFTP CNP Existing Manufacturers Investment
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
BFTP CNP TechCelerator

Funds Erie County entrepreneurs through a short accelerator with mentoring and pitch preparation.

1 grant
BFTP CNP TechCelerator
Closed
— pool
BFTP NEP Innovation Partnership (PIPE)

Funds early-stage Pennsylvania companies with assistance to build partnerships and strengthen innovation proposals.

1 grant
BFTP NEP Innovation Partnership (PIPE)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
BFTP SEP Investment

Funds healthcare and information technology startups in southeastern Pennsylvania through recoverable investment support.

1 grant
BFTP SEP Investment
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Parent entityPennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: benfranklin.org