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BFTP CNP Early Stage Funding

BFTP CNP Early Stage Investment

Funds early-stage Pennsylvania technology startups with equity-like investment support to strengthen real-world implementation.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (BFTP CNP), headquartered at Penn State University Park, provides recoverable investments to technology-based companies and manufacturers operating within its 32-county service footprint in central and northern Pennsylvania. The program is not a traditional grant; it is a non-equity recoverable investment, meaning recipients are…

What this grant funds

Recoverable investment of up to $500,000 for technology startups located within the 32-county Central and Northern Pennsylvania footprint, requiring a dollar-for-dollar cash match from the applicant.

Key facts
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.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Recoverable advance
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: cnp.benfranklin.org