Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP)
PennTAP, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, provides technical expertise to help Pennsylvania businesses improve technology, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies annually; support is typically provided as no-cost or low-cost technical assistance rather than direct cash grants.
Summary: Provides Pennsylvania businesses with expert technical assistance to enhance competitiveness in technology, energy, and operational efficiency.
Key Information: Assistance is focused on small and entrepreneurial Pennsylvania-based businesses lacking in-house resources.
Description
The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and operated by Penn State University. Its mission is to help Pennsylvania companies—particularly small and entrepreneurial businesses—improve their competitiveness by providing targeted technical assistance. PennTAP’s statewide network of technical specialists offers expertise in areas such as advanced information technology, environmental compliance, energy efficiency, operations improvement, occupational safety, product development, and technology commercialization. Assistance is typically provided at no or low cost and may include direct technical support, connections to university resources, and guidance on accessing relevant grants or rebates.
