Technology Commercialization
Business counseling for tech-based entrepreneurs who want to advance their innovations to the marketplace.
The Technology Commercialization Services team provides one-on-one business counseling and advice to small business owners, university researchers, and entrepreneurs looking to advance their innovations to the marketplace. These innovations typically involve intellectual property that contributes to a strong competitive advantage in the marketplace and serves as a foundation for the business. On average, the Technology Commercialization Services team works with over 350 clients and provides nearly 12,000 hours of business counseling.
The NC SBTDC was the first Small Business Development Center in the nation to be officially recognized for providing specialized Technology Commercialization services. The SBTDC is also North Carolina’s designated Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) assistance resource. Our Technology Commercialization Services team has helped North Carolina become a leader in SBIR/STTR awards. Each year, our clients successfully compete to receive tens of millions of dollars in R&D support through this program.
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SBIR/STTR Services
Read about the mission of the SBIR and STTR programs which support scientific excellence and technological innovation.
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Equity Funding Services
Read about our advisory services and resources focused on preparing businesses for raising equity capital
Technology Event Series
Key training topics include SBIR/STTR federal non-dilutive R&D funding, angel and venture dilutive funding, business development, and connections to local ecosystems.
Equity Funding
When it comes to working with investors, new entrepreneurs are at a disadvantage: They often have misconceptions about the process, do not understand the concept of stage-appropriate capital, and do not understand investor expectations.
The Investor-Ready Entrepreneur program levels the playing field, educating and preparing growth-oriented entrepreneurs to successfully engage private equity investors.
Innovation
Early stage innovation-based businesses face a unique set of foundational challenges as they get off the ground and grow. The “Business of Innovation” is a workshop series offered in multiple locations throughout North Carolina that highlights the unique needs of innovation driven companies, including university spinouts.
We Help You With
Building a strong business foundation
- Develop a business plan
- Design a marketing strategy
- Evaluate intellectual property
- Create financial projections
Accelerating your success
- Recognize needed skill sets and gaps
- Assemble an effective team
- Communicate your value proposition
- Identify prototype production resources
Discover financing opportunities
- Identify funding and financing options that match your situation and goals
- Understand investor requirements
- Assess your readiness for investment
- Get ready to make your pitch
Produce competitive funding proposals
- Understand the differences between SBIR and STTR
- Stay on top of program changes and updates
- Develop a funding strategy that incorporates grants and contracts
- Receive comprehensive proposal reviews at no charge
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Technology Commercialization Resources
SBIR/STTR 12 Week Proposal Guide
The SBIR/STTR 12-Week Proposal Guide offers a step-by-step guide for technology and innovation businesses to build their applications for SBIR and/or STTR funding over the course of twelve weeks. Topics include: due diligence, planning and writing the proposal, creating a commercialization plan, and wrap up, as well as a number of post-submission resources and action items.
Intellectual Property Guide
Our Intellectual Property Guide is intended to help small businesses and inventors in the development of their inventions and in the maintenance of their intellectual property rights. Topics include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, commercialization decision factors, licensing, strategic alliances and joint ventures, technology transfer, IP valuation guide, and more.
Our Team
As part of the SBTDC’s Summer Internship Program, interns will have the opportunity to work with two technology-based clients during the 10-week internship.
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Internship Opportunity
Read about the consulting internship opportunities available to qualified graduate students.
