Center for Entrepreneurial Growth
Sponsored by UT-Knoxville

The CEG combines expertise, programs, and access to capital to develop an entrepreneurial community and assist with the development of technology based businesses.

CEG Services

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