For over 40 years, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of nurturing innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and driving economic growth. We’re the go-to resource in Central and Northern PA for those seeking startup funding and business support services to turn their ideas into reality. We’re committed to fostering an innovative, community-wide infrastructure that propels Pennsylvania’s business technology economy forward, ultimately creating high-paying, sustainable jobs in our local communities.
Operating across a 32-county footprint in Central and Northern Pennsylvania, we are deeply embedded in the heart of the Keystone State. Our commitment extends far and wide, serving the diverse communities that make Pennsylvania thrive.
Our success in providing startup funding and startup business support to Pennsylvania’s technology economy is the result of collaboration with a host of partnering organizations.
Our commitment extends beyond financial support. We invest in business mentoring and support initiatives that are vital for the success of tech-based startups and small manufacturers. Through our Transformation Business Services Network and the TechCelerator Startup Boot Camps, we provide the knowledge and guidance that entrepreneurs need to thrive.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a dynamic network of four independent organizations, each covering a distinct geographic territory in Pennsylvania. Together, we collectively and collaboratively work to stimulate growth in the Pennsylvania economy by offering unwavering support to innovative startups and manufacturers throughout the Commonwealth.
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