Publications

Before downloading and filling out any form(s), please talk to a Ben Franklin staff member. We can assist you with filling out the appropriate one for your situation. Click here to find the staff member and office in your area.

Company Proposal

Forms used to evaluate a company request for direct funds.

Investment Summary – Guidance

Guidelines and assistance for filling out an investment summary of your company.

Sample Investment Summary

A sample template for guidance while filling out an investment summary of your company.

Investment Summary Template

A template for filling out an investment summary for your company.

Innovation Adoption Grant

Forms used to evaluate a request to fund an Innovation Adoption Grant.

PreSeed Proposal

Forms used to apply for Ben Franklin seed funding.

About the Spark Grant

Up to $10,000 is available to cover costs associated with creating new innovative products or services or implementing processes to improve operational efficiencies, or marketing/sales systems.

About the Innovation Adoption Grant

Up to $25,000 is available to cover costs associated with hiring a third-party university, consultant, or testing laboratory to assist with advancing research and development toward launching new products or implementing process upgrades.