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Innovation Partnership (IPart) SBIR/STTR Proposal Support

Innovation Partnership (IPart) SBIR/STTR Proposal Support

Offers Pennsylvania small businesses free proposal reviews, training seminars, and travel support for federal innovation applications.

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Innovation Partnership (IPart) is a statewide Pennsylvania program funded by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) and administered by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. IPart's mission is to help Pennsylvania-based small businesses compete successfully for federal SBIR and STTR fund…

What this grant funds

Free written proposal reviews, outreach seminars, and up to $1,000 in travel and training assistance for Pennsylvania small businesses pursuing federal SBIR or STTR awards across 11 agencies.

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.In-kind assistance
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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nep.benfranklin.org