At a glance
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Innovation Investment is a Pennsylvania state competitive grant from Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) providing $100,000 to $500,000 for early-stage technology companies across pennsylvania. Eligible applicants are technology-based companies under eight years old with operations in pennsylvania, applying through their regional ben franklin partner. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via benfranklin.org.
- Amount
- $100K–$500K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Ben Franklin's four regional partners invest in early-stage Pennsylvania technology companies through convertible instruments and grants, paired with hands-on mentorship, university linkages and follow-on investor networks. Applications are accepted continuously through the regional partner covering the company's location.
Who can apply
Technology-based companies under eight years old with operations in Pennsylvania, applying through their regional Ben Franklin partner.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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