Programs & Resources

It’s not just about the money! BFTP/CNP offers a wide variety of training and business support programs for tech startups and small manufacturers.

Business Mentoring & Commercialization Support Programs

Transformation Business Services Network

Transformation Business Services Network

TBSN offers hands-on assistance on topics like strategic planning, market validation, financial management, accounting and office set-up, human resource planning, and advertising strategies. Best of all, it’s all available at no charge!

Business Plan Contests

BIG IDEA Contest

Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA contests allow budding entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to take the first step in turning their ideas into a business reality – practically risk free.

Entrepreneurial Support & Training Programs

TechCelerator  Business Startup Boot Camps

The 10-week TechCelerator programs provide pre-launch business and market research services. The program is designed to assist inventors, faculty, and very early-stage entrepreneurs in converting their business ideas and concepts into operating ventures.

The Learning Center

The training arm of the Ben Franklin program, the Learning Center offers our clients – and future clients, a variety of training seminars focused on the needs shared by all early stage tech companies.

Innovation Partnership

SBIR/STTR Grants: Innovation Partnership

Funded in part by BFTP, IPART helps technology companies access federal research grants. IPART helps prepare high-quality grant applications, gets reimbursement for travel costs and training expenses, and provides assistance with commercialization.