brings together new and existing resources to accelerate the growth of new technology ventures in the information technology, biosciences and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Our objective is to support entrepreneurs who are building high growth potential technology companies that will create jobs and wealth in the region. We do this by providing the following services:

• Connections to a network of resources for assistance.
• Management Assistance provided by a team of Executives-In-Residence (EIRs) and Investment Associates (IAs) to help accelerate the growth of promising technology companies.
• Seed Stage Investments through a $10.4 million seed fund to invest in high growth potential companies that meet our investment criteria.
• Capital Formation Assistance provided by an Investment Development Director who will work with clients to access follow-on rounds of capital from angel and private equity investors regionally and nationally.
• Imagining Grants to prove the potential of technologies developed at regional research centers to be commercialized by startup companies. Grants will also be available to launch new companies based on “orphaned” technology at established regional companies.