Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) creates and retains highly paid, sustainable jobs by investing in and linking early-stage technology firms and established manufacturers with experts, universities, follow-on funding, and other resources to help them prosper through innovation.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

For more than 40 years, Ben Franklin Technology Partners has provided both early-stage, technology-based firms and established manufacturers with funding, business and technical expertise, and access to a network of innovative, expert resources.

Our goal: To accelerate technology development and commercialization in the state of Pennsylvania, and to create high-paying, sustainable jobs for Pennsylvanians.

This pioneering organization has been embraced by every Pennsylvania governor and the PA General Assembly since its inception in 1983. BFTP is positioned strategically throughout the state with regional headquarters in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and State College.

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.

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#ICYMI: Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania was one of 50 organizations honored at The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia's #Civic50PHL!

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It's SUMMIT WEEK! 🙌 We're very excited to have Joel Berg, Founder and Editor of biznewsPA as a moderator!  Joel founded biznewsPA in 2020 leveraging his 20-plus years of experience in journalism. He'll moderate an insightful discussion with industry experts including Jogi Daita, Hans Fuller, Greg Sutton and Patricia Braddy Robinson!  Summit registration is free - register today! Visit https://lnkd.in/e3Nrb8Mq
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Fun fact: 25 years ago, Science Explorers was the recipient of the very first "Best New Business" in 1999 through Ben Franklin Technology Partners. We won $25,000.00 and amazing mentoring from their team. #BenFranklin4PA, #ScienceExplorers25years, #STEM

Calling all Happy Valley entrepreneurs, grad students, professors, and university researchers! A 7 minute pitch could get you $1K!

Check out the Ben Franklin Technology Partners' TechCelerator. Applications due by July 12, 2024. Get all the details: https://lnkd.in/gP_uVjzs

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