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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA provides startup funding and business support services to tech-based startups and small manufacturers located in PA. As an on-going initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, the Program invests not only in the marketable innovations but also in business mentoring and support initiatives such as our Transformation Business Services Network and the BF TechCelerator Business Startup Boot Camps.

We believe in equitable economic development. We will purposely advance initiatives that deepen our social impact in our region and that sustain our mission.

Services Area

Lancaster County and Surrounding Counties

Pennsylvania

Type of Organization

501c3

Government Entity

Cost for Services

Free

Types of Services

  • Accounting, Bookkeeping, & Taxes
  • Business Plan Development
  • Funding
  • Growth Strategies
  • Human Resources
  • Innovation & Technologies
  • IT Services
  • Market Research
  • Marketing
  • Product Development
  • Product Testing
  • Startup Basics

How Services are Delivered

  • In Person Classes
  • Incubators/Accelerators
  • Mentoring
  • Networking
  • One-on-One
  • Online Classes
  • Webinars
  • Workshops

Services Offerings

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...   Read More

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Cost:

Free

Availability:

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Delivery:

Mentoring

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