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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Southeastern PA

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Southeastern PA

Funds Southeastern Pennsylvania technology companies through state-backed incentives and mentorship across manufacturing and life science ventures.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP-SEP) is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Philadelphia that functions as the southeastern region's primary early-stage technology investor under Pennsylvania's Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) state initiative. Operating through a state appropriation from the Pennsylvania Department of Commun…

BFTP-SEP provides convertible debt and equity investment of $50,000–$500,000 to early-stage technology companies located in southeastern Pennsylvania on a rolling basis.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.sep.benfranklin.org