Ben Franklin Big Idea Contest
The Big Idea Contest from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA, funded through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, awards $50,000 in total cash prizes plus a $2,500 People's Choice award and a guaranteed TechCelerator spot. Offered by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania; awards $50K.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania
- Award amount
- $50K
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- Central and Northern Pennsylvania (32 counties)
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The Big Idea Contest from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA, funded through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, awards $50,000 in total cash prizes plus a $2,500 People's Choice award and a guaranteed TechCelerator spot. It is open to founders and companies in the 32-county region with tech-enabled, scalable ideas and no more than $1 million in annual sales. Usually 6 to 8 finalists receive pitch training and coaching before a virtual finale. The 2026...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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