Center for Entrepreneurial Growth
Sponsored by UT-Battelle
The mission of the Center for Entrepreneurial Growth (CEG) is to create
an entrepreneurial climate in the state of Tennessee and to improve the
dissemination of ORNL technology through the creation and support of
early stage companies focused on growth and long-term sustainability.
This is accomplished through a developmental program focused on the
seven stages of growth and movement through the transitions that all
start up companies must make to reach maturity and success.
CEG Services
Summary of Specific Services Provided to CEG Clients:
- Provide business counseling, management team coaching, and financing preparation for CEG clients
- Review of business plans and financial statements
- Review of sales and marketing plans/materials
- Coaching in the assessment and development of channel strategies
- Assistance in defining and working strategic partnerships and alliances
- Review of Contracts and other pertinent documents
- Prepare and conduct educational/training sessions for CEG company management and staff
- Help clients develop candidate or position profiles and assist in the hiring, compensation plan development, and staffing process
- Assist with the development and review of action plans for company progression from start up to self sustaining businesses
- Assist companies in their pursuit of debt or equity financing
- Provide clients with access to certified, fee-based business consultants for specific tasks which may be
needed during different stages of growth
- Provide companies with periodic access to business mentors
Summary of Other Program Benefits:
- Creation of an entrepreneurial climate at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and in the
surrounding community
- Program identifies new technologies with commercial potential
- Improve regions access to university resources
- Provide networking opportunities for CEG clients
- Free membership in the Innovation Valley Technology Council
and Peer Networks
- Tech 2020 web site visibility
