Ben Franklin Partners (BFTDA) Challenge Grant
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View & apply on Grants.gov →The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage companies, investors, higher education institutions, and past Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) alumni…
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2035
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2024
- Award amount
- Amount not specified
- Focus areas
- Community & economic development
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In plain English
The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage companies, investors, higher education institutions, and past Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) alumni companies working on new technology, including clean energy generation, conservation, and transportation. Funding is channeled through Pennsylvania's four regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners for capital access, business expertise, and technology commercialization support. No specific award amount is listed, and eligibility favors technology-focused ventures with an existing BFTP connection.
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Who can apply
Individual; Business; School — Entrepreneur;, Start-up and Early-Stage Companies; Investors; Higher Education; Research and BFTP Alumni Companies
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.
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