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- My first company failed. Flat out failed. The only group willing to help me at the lowest depths of my professional career was Ben Franklin. John Vidmar and the Transformation’s Team gave me advice, gave me hope and encouraged me to start again.
  
  Todd Erdley, Videon Central
- The Ben Franklin TechCelerator mentorship program was an integral part of our development. It helped us build the foundation we needed to start our business venture.
  
  Kyle Musco, Moena
- Ben Franklin’s investment in my company was the seed that helped us develop a whole line of patent-protected lab products. We were eventually able to purchase a hematology instruments business to fill out our product offering. I’m proud to say that we’ve put more than 100 tax-paying people to work in Centre County, from assemblers to PhD Bio-Engineers.
  
  Ken Moscone, Drucker Diagnostics
- Without Ben Franklin, Videon would never be the world leader we are today. We employ nearly 100 people who are developing solutions on par with our strongest competition in Silicon Valley.
  
  Todd Erdley, Videon Central
- During the early days of the company, it was Ben Franklin’s funding that kept us afloat. We knew that SilcoTek would grow tremendously, but that it would take time. Ben Franklin’s investment bought us that time.
  
  Paul Silvis, CEO, SilcoTek

Do you need startup funding? Are you developing a new tech-based product,process, or software application?

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has been investing in startups in PA for more than 30 years.

How much money can you get?

Tech startups can potentially receive up to four yearly infusions of cash totaling around $500,000. Small manufacturers may be eligible for a one time investment of up to $250,000.

How can you spend the money?

A few examples of how our portfolio clients typically use our funding include:

Software development
Prototype development
Beta testing
Sales and marketing expenses
Customer site visits
Trade show participation
Hiring employees
Developing a new delivery model for an existing service

Is there anything that Ben Franklin’s money can’t fund?

Our money can’t be used for land, buildings, machinery and equipment, or retail/restaurant/salon related startups.

Eligibility Requirements

Process Overview

Initial Application