BEN FRANKLIN’S $50,000 BIG IDEA CONTEST |
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 9:24 AM |
Winning up to $50,000 Could Help Your Big Idea GROW!
“Since the contest’s inception, more than $1 million in cash prizes have been awarded all over our 32-county footprint in Pennsylvania” – Jill Edwards, Executive Director
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, offers emerging entrepreneurs the opportunity to dip their toe in the startup world by participating in their fun, risk-free BIG IDEA contests. In the past few years – maybe because of the popularity of the TV show, Shark Tank, there has been a growing interest in pitch competitions by the private sector, economic development professionals, and just regular folks who have an idea for an innovation that could turn into a business opportunity.
But, why do most people enter Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA Contest? Because they want to win! Since the contest’s inception, more than $1 million in cash prizes have been awarded all over the state of Pennsylvania. Winning up to $50,000 will go a long way in helping infuse a startup with some much- needed cash. But, getting feedback from a panel of business experts is just as valuable. The experience gained, the training offered, and the contacts made are worth every bit as much as the prize money.
We’ve already awarded more than $1 million in cash prizes! Don’t miss this opportunity - the deadline to apply is Oct. 26, 2020 at 5 PM.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is looking for tech innovators or small manufacturers located in the counties of Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Forest, or Clarion County PA, who are developing new products and processes.
In addition, other prizes available are:
- A free consult on how to access federal R&D grant money from the Innovation Partnership (IPART)
- Free passes to seminars offered by Ben Franklin’s eMarketing Learning Center
- One year of business training events offered at no cost by the Small Business Development Centers located at Gannon and Clarion University
- A $2,500 “Peoples’ Choice” Award
You qualify to apply if:
- You are located in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Forest, or Clarion County
- You have not previously received Ben Franklin funding
- You plan to commercialize your BIG IDEA
- You currently do not have more than $500,000 in sales revenue
For this BIG IDEA Contest, Ben Franklin Technology Partners is looking for tech innovators or small manufacturers located in the counties of Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Forest, and Clarionwho are developing new products, processes, or software applications. If you have not previously received Ben Franklin funding, you plan to commercialize your innovation, and you currently do not have more than $500,000 in sales, you are eligible to apply at http://bigidea.benfranklin.org But don’t wait! The deadline is October 26, 2020 by 5:00 pm!
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