Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a Pennsylvania-based economic development and innovation support organization founded in 1983 that provides funding, advisory services and business acceleration resources to technology and manufacturing startups and small businesses across the state. The organization operates regionally within Pennsylvania to help founders and early-stage companies advance product development, secure commercialization pathways and scale operations. Its programs include gap financing, technical assistance and connections to industry partners, investors and research institutions. Ben Franklin’s mandate is to foster innovation-driven economic growth and job creation by bridging early-stage ventures to market readiness. It deploys capital through loans, grants and equity investments and complements financial support with mentorship and ecosystem engagement. The organization collaborates with public and private stakeholders to strengthen regional innovation infrastructure.