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Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority: Venture Investment Program

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) · Competitive grant · Economic Development

At a glance

Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority: Venture Investment Program is a Pennsylvania state competitive grant from Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development for the economic development sector. Eligible applicants: See the official DCED programme page; most programmes require a Pennsylvania-based business, municipality or economic development partner. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at dced.pa.gov.

Amount
See listing
Deadline
Rolling
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority: Venture Investment Program - PA Department of Community & Economic Development Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority: Venture Investment Program GuidelinesApplyContact Us Overview The Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Venture Investment Program (VIP) is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiative intended to address the financing needs of technology-oriented businesses by increasing the amount of risk capital available. The VIP operates pursuant to the statutory authority of the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (“BFTDA”). The goal of the VIP is to assist in establishing a technology-based economy within Pennsylvania, allowing Pennsylvania to compete in the global marketplace. Eligibility Venture Capital Firms possessing the following are eligible: Resources, expertise and intent to invest in companies that are...

Who can apply

See the official DCED programme page; most programmes require a Pennsylvania-based business, municipality or economic development partner.

How to apply

Apply through the official DCED programme page linked below; several programmes are administered via regional partners such as Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

Apply at official source