SBA for Tech Companies | The Tech Futures Group is the equivalent to SBA for Tech Companies
Tech Futures Group
is the equivalent to SBA for Tech Companies
In follow-up to my article I wrote yesterday, I also had a chance to talk with these guys at GMIC as well. Initially given my experience with what SBA has to offer, I wasn’t as interested but after doing a little research on their website.. I found that they actually have quite a bit to offer. All at the incredible price of: FREE.
The Tech Futures Group (TFG)’s mission statement is as follows:
The Tech Futures Group is dedicated to fostering an innovative economy
by advising qualified technology companies – at no cost – how they can
raise capital and therefore create high-wage jobs.
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TFG provides strategic advisory services to qualified technologists and technology companies to help them get to the next level. TFG’s focus is on assisting with the commercialization of technology products or services and with the preparation of raising funds. TFG charges no fees for its services and takes no ownership interest in client companies. TFG’s charter is to help technology companies start, grow, and thrive.
TFG is committed to helping develop qualified technology-based companies. Advising services are offered at no cost to clients, which is made possible through funding provided by the SBA and other private entities. TFG is able to work with a set number of clients at any one time, and therefore requires an application to be accepted. Clients are accepted on a three-month basis initially with the possibility of renewal based on client’s commitment to the strategic direction as outlined by TFG Advisors.
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So as I said earlier, generally I didn’t think “too highly” of SBA offered programs, but then I had a look at their Advisor Team.
..and I have to say, I am quite impressed at the people they have on board as Entrepreneurs in residence. Additionally, I think it’s worth mentioning what services they offer so you can determine whether or not you want to inquire further.
The Tech Futures Group through its team of consultants and through its partner network assists technology clients in a variety of ways.
- Business and financial plan preparation
- Funding strategies (equity / debt / SBIR / STTR)
- Preparation of presentations and introductions for fundraising
- Preparation of presentations for partners / first customers
- Product positioning strategy
- Market launch and commercialization strategy and plans
- Assistance in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) federal grants
- Assistance in applying for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal grants
- Assistance in technology transfer to/from research universities
- Advice on IP strategy, disclosure and marketing
- Introductions to corporate law firms and patent/IP legal resources
- Team building strategy including introductions to recruiting resources
- Market research strategy and introductions to preferred service providers
- Partnership strategies – marketing, technology development, other
Yeah..quite a mouthful, but that’s a good thing (in this case).
Any way, if you want to find out how they work you can do so at the provided link, in the meantime I’d give another once over of the list of “services offered” I just mentioned. Just remember, there’s always help out there as long as you’re willing to look for it.
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Best,
Kevin
Kevin is an Online and Mobile Marketing Strategist who has worked with companies of all sizes over the last 6 years. You can follow Kevin on any of the social platforms below.
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