Technology Commercialization
Delaware SBTDC has business advisors specially trained to work extensively with technology-based businesses and university researchers in commercializing innovation technologies through start-up and management counseling service and SBIR/STTR assistance.
Our technology business advisors can assist your business with:
“T” Core Service Components: 1) Business Development Assistance - Market Potential Analysis (Market Size, Industry, Target Customers, Competitors)- Assessment of Business Issues (Legal, Transportation, Plant, Equipment etc.)- Start-up Strategies- New Product Development Plans 2) Intellectual Property Guidance - General Intellectual Property Information - Intellectual Property Strategies and Options - Referrals to Network of Attorneys 3) Management Team & HR Assistance - Management Team Assessment - Identify Gaps, Define Roles & Responsibilities, Referrals to Recruiters.- Retaining Key Employees, Evaluation and Team Building 4) Access to Capital - SBIR/STTR Assistance through our brand new SBIR Gateway Program - Assistance Locating and Preparing for Equity Financing Through Angel and Venture Capital - Traditional Financing Sources and Preparation 5) Development of Economic Environment - Networking - Referral System - Professional Connections
“T” Core Service Goals:
To Tech-Based Entrepreneurs – To Help Businesses Build a Sound Business Plan, Understand Customers and Markets, Understand the Options Available to Raise Capital, Set Appropriate Goals & Priorities, and Acquire Necessary Skills and Talent. To The State Of Delaware - To Integrate and Support the Economic Environment for the Long-Term Growth of Delaware’s Technology & Innovation-Based Business Community. 