Programs & Funding
Ben Franklin provides entrepreneurs and established businesses with the Capital, Knowledge and Networks to compete in the global marketplace.
Money and Smarts at the Right Moment
Ben Franklin’s Investment Group (IG) provides critical risk capital, validating the entrepreneur’s vision and attracting other investment sources. Investments are coupled with business development and management consulting to help companies succeed in the global marketplace. Read More
Getting Ideas to Market… Faster
Ben Franklin’s Technology Commercialization Group (TCG) works with companies to accelerate the commercialization of products and services by connecting them with regional university and research partners. The TCG also identifies market needs and partners to create new pathways to commercialization for entrepreneurs and researchers. Read More
Mobilizing the Region Around the Next Big Idea
Thrity years ago, Ben Franklin seeded companies and partnerships in southeastern Pennsylvania’s emerging biotechnology industry. It became the region’s fastest growing technology sector. Today we are at it again with Alternative Energy and Clean Technologies. Read More
