The innovation efforts of iTen Wired are centered around technology driven entrepreneurship and focuses on bringing people and ideas together. Through the combination of talent, commercialization opportunities (ideas) and resources, one of the key objectives is to facilitate the creation of new entrepreneurial companies or provide the ability for existing companies to expand through new technologies that may be applicable to their existing market!
This is a very simplified model but basically you need an idea, a business plan, a proven market, the skill set or team and then necessary resources and funds to launch the entrepreneurial pursuit! Below represents important stages of the entrepreneurial process and the appropriate resources to assist your efforts:
Commercialization Opportunities
UWF Small Business Development Center
Business Innovation Center – Mobile, AL
UWF Venture Development Course Series
Northwest Florida Venture Forum
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
SBA (504a) Loan Program
Incubators
Pensacola Technology & Innovation Center
Business Innovation Center – Mobile, AL
Baldwin Virtual Business Incubator
Mentoring
High Growth Business Club / CEO Entrepreneur Network (link to HGBC)
Advisory Boards
Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce E.D.C.
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PYP Internship Program