Your BIG IDEA Could Be Worth Big Bucks
If you’re not in a qualifying county, share with a friend who is!
Filling out a simple on-line form could be your first step in turning your BIG IDEA into a startup!
For questions about the contest or application process, phone John Siggins at 814-865-2879 or email Jill Edwards at jilledwards@psu.edu
There’s up to $50,000 on the line!
You don’t need to be an inventor, scientist, or historic statesmen like Ben Franklin in order to win this year’s BIG IDEA contest. Ben Franklin Technology Partners is looking for tech entrepreneurs, developers, or small manufacturers who are creating innovative new products, processes, or software applications. It’s easy to qualify and even easier to apply.
In addition to the money, the winner will receive:
• Access to seminars offered by Ben Franklin’s eMarketing Learning Center and the Clarion Small Business Development Center
• A free consult on applying for federal R&D grant money from the Innovation Partnership
• Executive business and technology growth services assistance offered by the NWIRC
To enter the 2019 contest, just click here to go to the Application Form.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 5:00 PM, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019