Business Services & Resources

Planning:

• Assess intellectual property/technology commercialization potential
• Conduct market research to validate feasibility, market size and perceptions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Recommend competitive business strategy
• Assist in business plan development, financial analysis, projections and assumption preparations

Connections:

• Provide ongoing management assistance
• Facilitate connections to potential business partners and management team members
• Refer to vetted service providers
• Provide access to incubator space

Funding:

• Assist in acquiring seed capital through state agencies, SBIRs and STTRs
• Advise on company valuation
• Guide investor presentation development and provide feedback
• Advise and assist in early-stage funding with angel investors and venture capitalists

Resources:

• Bluegrass Angels / Bluegrass Angel Venture Funds
• Kentucky Commercialization Fund Program
• Kentucky DCI High Tech Forgivable Loan Program
• Kentucky Enterprise Fund
• Kentucky New Energy Venture Fund
• Lexington Venture Club
• Rural Innovation Fund
• SBIR/STTR Kentucky Matching Funds Program
• SBIR/STTR Phase Zero/Double Zero Program