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Technology
Business Technology
The Arkansas Small Business Development
Center (ASBDC) assists entrepreneurs whose
business focus is on innovation, new technology
development, or new applications of existing
technology. Services include consulting,
research, and training. All services are
available at low or no cost through the ASBDC's
partnership with the United States Small
Business Administration and higher education
institutions across Arkansas.
The
ASBDC encourages entrepreneurs to subscribe to
our bi-weekly e-newsletter,
Tech Track, to stay informed about news
and events of interest to the innovation-based
business community.
Who We Serve
The ASBDC's assistance to innovation-based
businesses is focused on the following:
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Entrepreneurs using engineering, science, or
technology to develop products, services, or
processes in their business
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Entrepreneurs who have ideas for innovative
products or services that apply existing
technology in new ways
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Entrepreneurs engaged in biosciences,
engineering, agriculture, information
technology, and similar high-tech areas
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Organizations supporting technology transfer
and commercialization that benefits Arkansas
small businesses
- University
researchers interested in establishing new
ventures to commercialize research
What We Do
The ASBDC's services are based on the
individual needs of our innovation-based
small business customers. Generally, they
include:
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Alternative Financing
1. Assistance in understanding and accessing R&D money
2. Equity Financing Opportunities in the State of
Arkansas: Angel Capital &
Venture Capital
3. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
4. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
5. Traditional Financing Sources
- ASBDC
Research Resources
1. ASBDC Web Resources
2. GIS Mapping Software
3.
Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks
4. Patents in Commerce - DVD Series for Inventors
5. Proprietary Market Research Databases
- Market
Research
1. Competitor Identification
2. Demographics
3. Industry Benchmarks
4. Market, Customer, and Industry Analysis
- Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR) /
Small Business Technology Transfer
(STTR) - The ASBDC provides assistance
to research-capable Arkansas small
businesses to access federal R&D
dollars. We help small businesses:
1. Navigate 11 federal agencies
that fund R&D projects under the
SBIR/STTR
Programs. Visit
SBA to access SBA's
technology-related information
for
SBIR/STTR. |
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2. Locate Research Topics |
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3. Draft their Research
Proposals |
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4. Review Research Proposals |
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5. Find Institutional Partners
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Technology Business Planning
1. Basics of Intellectual Property 2. Business Plan Development and Plan Reviews 3.
Commercialization Assessment and
Strategies 4. Market Research and Analysis
- Training - The ASBDC offers a wide
variety of
live and
online classes on topics relevant to
innovation-based entrepreneurs. Training
of special interest to innovation-based
entrepreneurs typically includes topics
related to:
1. Intellectual Property 2. Market Research 3. SBIR / STTR
Frequently Asked Questions
The ASBDC provides answers to common
questions often asked by those who need
help with technology.
Additional Information & Contact Information
If you would like additional information to
help you with your innovation-based business
opportunities and challenges, please click
here or contact:
Mildred Holley, Technology Programs
Manager
Arkansas Small Business Development
Center
Phone: (501) 683-7700
Phone: 1-800-862-2040 (Arkansas Only - outside
Pulaski County)
Email:
mxholley@ualr.edu
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