The Vermont
SBDC serves a wide range of technology-driven businesses
throughout the state. Our client base includes firms
in the fields of Internet Technology (IT), bio-tech,
photonics, fluid dynamics, electronics, new materials
and other disciplines employing extensive engineering,
mathematics and science. Additionally, any innovative
Vermont venture seeking funding from the
UVM
EPSCoR program or federal Small Business Innovation
Research
SBIR
Program is eligible for our assistance.
Technology businesses typically have significant intellectual
property and research and development components. Start-ups
may require extended R&D expenditure and time before
commercial revenue is produced. Collaboration with universities
and other research institutions may be involved. Existing
technology firms usually continue researching new products/services.
Each existing and new technology company we serve has
a strong knowledge base.
Technology firms offer significant economic growth potential
in Vermont. The value of their innovative products and
services make life better and create better-paying job
opportunities. Vermont has various programs to encourage
their development.
Vermont SBDC TD&C is the client service provider
in an integrated team of programs and people working
to encourage technology-driven companies in Vermont.
For information about other programs, please see the
ThinkVermont
Technology webpage.
Working with our regional business specialists and Vermont
SBDC training team, the TD&C function provides a
full range of counseling services geared to the needs
of technology companies. We offer periodic training
on topics of specific interest to new and existing technology
companies.
Vermont SBDC TD&C assistance
includes:
· Help locating and securing research contracts
and grant funding, especially through the various
SBIR programs
· Establishing liaisons with researchers
and technology transfer personnel at research institutions
· Help expanding the client’s network
of professionals, identifying necessary critical
skills and team building
· Counseling and service as “devil’s
advocate” in the creation of technology development
plans, business strategies and business plans
· Establishing links to the Angel and VC
communities at an appropriate time
For information on how we may assist you, please
contact your regional Vermont SBDC office or:
Mark Blanchard, Technology Development & Commercialization
Advisor
Community College of Vermont
145 Billings Farm Road
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: (802) 281-5236
Fax: (802) 295-8862
E-Mail: mblancha@vtsbdc.org
