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Ben Franklin Partners (BFTDA) Challenge Grant

Community & Economic DevelopmentCloses Dec 31, 2035(3358 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This Pennsylvania program funds businesses developing new technologies or clean energy, delivered through the four Ben Franklin Technology Partners. It suits entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage companies that need capital plus business and technology commercialization expertise. Nonprofits should not bother applying; the program does not accept them.

Best for
Start-up and early-stage technology companies, Energy and clean tech businesses, Entrepreneurs seeking capital and business expertise, Higher education and research applicants
Not for
Nonprofit organizations, Businesses outside Pennsylvania, Organizations not developing new technologies or clean energy
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy, clean)
89
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
86
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
82
Strong Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transport)
77
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceCurrently accepting applications
70
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Colleges and universities, Individuals, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The listed deadline is December 31, 2035, and the program runs an annual cycle. It is currently accepting applications.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, and schools. Specifically named are entrepreneurs, start-up and early-stage companies, investors, higher education institutions, research applicants, and BFTP alumni companies.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts list individuals and businesses as eligible applicant types, but they do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. You would need to confirm with the program directly.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

Provides funds to businesses through the four Ben Franklin Technology Partnes for access to capital, business expertise, technology commercialization services to advance the development of new technologies and for the generation, conservation, and transportation of alternative and clean energy.

About this grant

Provides funds to businesses through the four Ben Franklin Technology Partnes for access to capital, business expertise, technology commercialization services to advance the development of new technologies and for the generation, conservation, and transportation of alternative and clean energy.

Funding type: Grant, loan, equity investment Award: not published as a fixed amount Grant cycle: Annual Funding source: State Funding details: No matching required Deadline: 2035-12-31 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Individual; Business; School

Who may apply: Entrepreneur;, Start-up and Early-Stage Companies; Investors; Higher Education; Research and BFTP Alumni Companies

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Topics

  • Economic development
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