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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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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Director, University-Corporate Programs

Albert Koenig

Entrepreneur Coach & Business Incubator Program Director

Bob Dornich

Director of Business Development

Brian Krier

Director, Life Sciences

David Counts

Director, Marketing

Elizabeth Wilson

Director Government and Community Relations

Janet Stainbrook

Business Management

John Castleman

Regional Director

John Johnston

Portfolio Manager, BFTP CNP & Assistant Director, BFTP SGICC

John Siggins

Exec. Director, PA's Innovation Partnership (IPart)

Kelly Wylam

Kevin E. Leininger

John Loftus

Scott Nissenbaum

President and CEO

Neil Kline

Executive In Residence

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Ben Franklin has provided the Capital, Knowledge and Networks that help innovative enterprises compete in the global marketplace, generating wealth and supporting regional economic growth. Ben Franklin has invested more than $165 million to grow more than 1,750 regional enterprises, across all areas of technology. It has launched university/industry partnerships that accelerate scientific discoveries to commercialization. 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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