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Ben Franklin Funding

Regardless of the market your product will serve or the industry you are currently working in, those who are successful in getting startup funding from Ben Franklin all have one thing in common. They have the ability not only to develop a new technology but also the intention of commercializing their innovation in order to start or grow a business that will create high-paying jobs.

Startups can potentially receive up to four yearly infusions of cash totaling around $500,000 while small manufacturers may be eligible for a one time investment of up to $250,000.

A few examples of how our portfolio clients typically use our funding include:
* Software development
* Prototype development
* Beta testing
* Sales and marketing expenses
* Customer site visits
* Trade show participation
* Hiring employees
* Developing a new delivery model for an existing service

Cost

  • Free

Availability

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

Language

  • English

Industry

  • Open to All Industries

Business Stage

  • Idea
  • Startup (0-2 years)
  • Expansion
  • Established (3 years +)

Type of Service

  • Funding

Service Delivery

  • Mentoring

Other Services Offered by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA

Ben Franklin Learning Center

Our programming topics cover business management topics covering digital marketing, finance, HR, investor and more. It is intended to help you keep your finger on the pulse, investigate emerging trends,...   Read More

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Cost:

Free

Availability:

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Delivery:

Webinar

BIG IDEA CONTEST

We’re looking for entrepreneurs who are developing or crafting a product, process, or innovation related to the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, and technology. The...   Read More

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Cost:

Free

Availability:

Spring

Delivery:

Mentoring, Webinar

TechCelerator Program

Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator offers local entrepreneurs, grad students, professors, and university researchers a 10-week business boot camp to help take the first step in launching your startup. It involves...   Read More

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Cost:

Free

Availability:

Spring, Summer, Fall

Delivery:

One-on-One, Online Class, Webinar

Transformation Business Services Network

By providing expertise in marketing, human resources, accounting, strategic planning and advertising to promising companies in the region—at no cost—TBSN is now considered one of Pennsylvania’s most...   Read More

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Cost:

Free

Availability:

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Delivery:

One-on-One