Business Planning for Science and Technology Business
- Do you want to start or expand a high-tech business?
- Do you need financing to launch a new firm or to take the next step in growth?
- Do you have a well written business plan that really explains the market opportunity, how you will take advantage of that opportunity, how much financing is needed and the potential return to investors?
If you answer "yes" to any of the questions below, you should attend this course:
- Do you need a plan to show the feasibility of your technology business?
- Do you need a plan on how to best develop a growing technology business?
- Do you want a business plan that will get the attention of investors?
- Do you want to be really prepared to launch your high-tech business and obtain the financing you need?
- Do you want to be able to "talk the talk" of business with partners in a technology business?
This course is specifically designed for people in science, engineering or information technology who want to commercialize a product by starting or growing a company. If you need to develop a business plan, revise a current plan, are developing new products or planning for new growth, then you should attend this comprehensive business planning course.
Money available from Wisconsin based venture capital companies are at an all time high of approximately $300 million dollars. There are numerous angel investor groups interested in good technology company investments. And, the federal government through SBIR and STTR programs has money for new technology development. This course will help develop your business plan so you can present it to potential financing resources.
Who should attend?
- University-based researchers
- Scientists or engineers in industry
- Technicians and developers with new ideas
- Principals and managers in existing firms planning for growth
- Anyone wanting to start a business in biotechnology, information technology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other technology business
Course Features
This is a comprehensive approach to assist you in developing a substantive business plan over a period of three months.
Small group class sessions, limit of 10 companies.
Individual, personalized assistance and feedback on your work.
Class Instructor
Neil Lerner, Director of the UW-Madison Small Business Development Center.
Business Counselor
Jack P. Reiners, Director of Counseling, Technology Business Development Institute, UW-Madison, 608-265-3051, email: jreiners@wisc.edu
Deadline: Applications must be received by January 25, 2008
Individual Sessions: Scheduled between group sessions with your business counselor.
This program is co-sponsored by the UW-Madison Small Business Development Center (SBDC) which is partially funded by the US Small Business Administration. The support given by the US Small Business Administration does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the cosponsor(s) or participant's opinions, products or services. All programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Special arrangements for the handicapped will be made if requested in advance.