Ben Franklin Technology Partners Early-Stage Funding

Ben Franklin Technology Partners (Pennsylvania)

Tech startups may receive up to $500,000 through a series of investments

Pennsylvania state-supported funding and expertise for technology startups. Funding is a competitive investment with a matching requirement and a payback process, not a grant.

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Eligibility: The business must be located within the footprint of the regional Ben Franklin office (the Central and Northern PA page lists 32 counties; other offices cover the rest of the state) and be able to match Ben Franklin's investment with other capital.
Available in: United States · Pennsylvania only
Details: Tiers, how to apply, what to watch out for and sources are free with an account.

Apply on cnp.benfranklin.org ↗

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