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Ben Franklin Big Idea Contest

domainBen Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PAverifiedVerified · Sep 21
Funding / Offer
Up to $50,000 cash prizes (plus $2,500 People's Choice)
scheduleDurationDeadline: 2026-10-16
pie_chartEquity1-7 days
eventStatusOpen - Rolling Basis
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Duration
Deadline: 2026-10-16
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Equity
1-7 days
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Funding
medium
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Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

Annual contest for scalable, tech-enabled ideas in Ben Franklin CNP's 32-county Pennsylvania region. Awards up to $50,000 cash total among winners, People's Choice $2,500, mentorship, and a guaranteed TechCelerator seat. Applications close October 16, 2026; finale December 10, 2026.

inventory_2What's Included

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Value

Up to $50,000 cash prizes (plus $2,500 People's Choice)

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Equity

0%

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Provider

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA

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Type

government-benefits

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circleFounders and startups eligible in US

directions_runHow to Apply

2 steps
  1. 1

    Review Ben Franklin Big Idea Contest country rules and eligibility.

  2. 2

    Apply at https://cnp.benfranklin.org/programs-resources/bigidea/.

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#Government benefits#Startups