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 and UT-Knoxville technology through the creation and
development of early stage companies focused on growth and long-term
sustainability. This is accomplished through a hands-on developmental
program focused on multiple stages of growth and movement through the
validations and transitions that all start up companies must achieve to reach
maturity and success. The CEG combines management expertise, training
programs and access to capital to develop an entrepreneurial community
and assist with the development of technology based businesses.

 

 

Summary of Specific Services Provided to CEG Clients:

1. Provide business counseling, management team coaching, and financing preparation for CEG clients
2. Review of business plans and financial statements
3. Review of sales and marketing plans/materials
4. Coaching in the assessment and development of channel strategies
5. Assistance in defining and working strategic partnerships and alliances
6. Review of Contracts and other pertinent documents
7. Prepare and conduct educational/training sessions for CEG company management and staff
8. Help clients develop candidate or position profiles and assist in the hiring, compensation plan development, and staffing process
9. Assist with the development and review of action plans for company progression from start up to self sustaining businesses
10. Assist companies in their pursuit of debt or equity financing
11. Provide clients with access to certified, fee-based business consultants for specific tasks which may be
    needed during different stages of growth
12. Provide companies with periodic access to business mentors
    

Summary of Other Program Benefits:

1. Creation of an entrepreneurial climate at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and in the
   surrounding community
2. Program identifies new technologies with commercial potential
3. Improve regions access to university resources
4. Provide networking opportunities for CEG clients
5. Free membership in the Innovation Valley Technology Council and Peer Networks
6. Tech 2020 web site visibility