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  • Home
  • About
    • About the Center >
      • The Next Generation of Shale Gas
    • Our Team
    • SGICC News / Press Releases
  • Partners & Advisors
    • Institutional Partners
    • Research Partners
  • Funding Opportunities
    • 2017 Shale Gas Innovation Contest
    • Technology Showcase 2017
    • DCED Grant Award >
      • DCED Grant White Papers
      • Grant Award Announcement Doc
    • Funding through the BFTP Program
    • Archived Contests >
      • 2016 Shale Gas Innovation Contest
      • Technology Showcase 2015
      • 2015 Shale Gas Innovation Contest >
        • 2015 Innovation Contest & Workshop
      • 2014 DCED Grant Summary & Results
      • 2014 Innovation Contest
      • 2013 Innovation Contest
      • 2012 Innovation Contest Results
      • 2011 Innovation Workshop Presentations
      • SGICC Annual Environmental Health & Safety Award
  • Research & Reports
  • Our Newsletter

Funding through the BFTP Program 

The Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center receives its base funding through the Ben Franklin Central & Northern PA group, one of the four Ben Franklin groups that cover the entire geographic footprint of the state. If you are looking for funding to help develop a new, innovative product or process the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers located in our 32 county footprint for more than 30 years. To learn more about the program go to: http://cnp.benfranklin.org/

About ben franklin technology partners

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, provides investment capital, operational assistance, and entrepreneurial support to emerging tech-based companies and small, existing manufacturers for the purpose of creating and retaining jobs in Pennsylvania.

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William Hall, Executive Director
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(814) 863-4881
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