Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners operates as a technology-based economic development program in Pennsylvania, providing capital investment, strategic guidance, and vital connections. It fosters growth for innovative technology companies and advanced manufacturers, supporting new technology commercialization and helping firms scale to strengthen the state's economy.

Established in 1983, Ben Franklin Technology Partners originated as a key initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. This program was founded on the strategic insight that public-private partnerships could accelerate economic development by nurturing emerging technology ventures and bolstering manufacturing, creating new opportunities.

The organization serves early-stage technology companies and established manufacturers seeking innovation. Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ central mission is to cultivate a vibrant Pennsylvania economy and generate family-sustaining jobs. Its vision focuses on supporting transformative companies that deliver lasting economic and social impact for the state's residents.