Sign Up for the Summer Cohort @ Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator!

May 10, 2011 - PRLog -- May 10, 2011

For further information:

Pam Martin, Executive Director
Ben Franklin TechCelerator Program
717-249-2356
pmartin@muratabusinesscenter.com  

Sign Up for the Summer Cohort @ Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator!

CARLISLE, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), the economic development arm of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, are inviting aspiring area entrepreneurs to “take a seat” in the July Cohort of Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator located in the HRC-CREDC Business Incubator in Carlisle.

Applications are being accepted now!

The TechCelerator is a new service program targeting very early-stage entrepreneurs. It is a designated, shared workspace and program of pre-launch business and market research services designed to provide the skills needed to convert business ideas into reality.

The candidates chosen to participate in this summer’s cohort will receive access to a seed account to get them started on fully developing their business plan. Those who successfully complete the program can compete for $10,000 to jump start their business and will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of investors.

Pam Martin, the Executive Director of the Ben Franklin TechCelerator Program commented, “Some of the best business ideas we’ve seen so far have come from college students.  There are six open seats for the summer cohort term, and we’ll be taking applications until June 15, 2011.”  

To apply http://cnp.benfranklin.org/programs-services/techcelerator or contact
Pam Martin at Pmartin@muratabusinesscenter.com / 717-249-2356

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About Ben Franklin:
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 operational assistance, entrepreneurial support, and investment capital to emerging tech-based
companies and small, existing manufacturers for the purpose of creating and retaining jobs in Pennsylvania. Contact the main office of Ben Franklin in University Park at (814) 863-4559 or see our website at www.cnp.benfranklin.org for a listing of satellite offices.