Ben Franklin Technology Partners logo
BFTP NEP Innovation Partnership (PIPE)

BFTP NEP Innovation Partnership (PIPE)

Funds Northeast Pennsylvania early-stage tech firms through innovation and assistance grants.

OpenBen Franklin Technology PartnersUnited StatesEligible in Pennsylvania
View on funder site
About

The Innovation Partnership (PIPE) is a rolling assistance-grant programme operated by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP NEP), based at Ben Franklin TechVentures on the Lehigh University campus at 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015. BFTP NEP is one of four regional 501(c)(3) organisations in the Pennsylvania Ben Franklin Technology Partners network, funded by …

What this grant funds

Assistance grants helping early-stage technology companies in Northeastern Pennsylvania's 21-county region prepare for and access federal SBIR and STTR funding opportunities.

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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
Funding analytics

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Create free accountSign in
Industries

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Create free accountSign in
Eligibility criteria

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Create free accountSign in
Timeline

Sign up free to see the timeline

Create free accountSign in
Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nep.benfranklin.org