Funding & Resources
Business Connections
The eCenter@LindenPointe provides startups with the capital, mentorship, infrastructure, and programs they need to grow and succeed. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, we connect founders to funding opportunities and operational support tailored to early-stage companies in Western Pennsylvania.
Funding Opportunities
eCenter Portfolio
Startups in the eCenter portfolio gain access to a broad network of regional investors, strategic partners, and follow-on funding opportunities. As an incubator and accelerator, the eCenter actively supports high-growth potential companies and helps them prepare for outside investment.
Mercer County Innovation Fund
In partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, and the community, the Mercer County Innovation Fund supports both established manufacturers with fewer than 500 employees launching new products or processes, and early-stage companies located in Mercer County.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is one of the most active seed-stage investors in the country, offering early-stage companies funding, business support, and growth resources. Through its Central and Northern PA branch, it provides both direct investments and programming that strengthens startups in the eCenter community.
Grantx
Grantx is a modern grant discovery and application platform that helps startups identify and apply for relevant federal, state, and local funding opportunities with AI and machine learning. Founders can use Grantx to streamline the grant writing process and match with available capital that supports business growth, research, or workforce development. Through our special partnership offer, eCenter members can access Grantx for free.
Startup Resources
Incubator and Accelerator Programming
The eCenter delivers a full suite of programming designed to accelerate startup growth. Founders benefit from: