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getting started


McKinstry has made a substantial ongoing commitment of time and resources to create the Innovation Center. Before you make your commitment to locate your business here, we would like to know more about your company, technology and specific needs. We also want you to know what you can expect from the Innovation Center, its facilities and our mentoring and consulting services.

For companies interested in becoming a part of the Innovation Center, the first step is to fill out an information sheet and to gather the information listed on the checklist below. The Innovation team will review your technology, available resources, management staff and need for McKinstry mentoring and consulting. We’re interested in learning how our facility and services can meet your needs.

About Getting Started
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To determine if your company is a good fit for the Innovation Center our review process includes:

1. A completed information sheet and an outline of a
    business plan
2. Interview with Innovation Center team and selected
    board members
3. Negotiation of an Innovation Center lease
4. Negotiation of a mentoring/consulting agreement if
    applicable
Additionally, here are the key business items that we would like to review with you should you be interested in locating your enterprise at the Innovation Center.
  • Your company's business proposition
  • Background and experience of the principals
  • Financial viability and proforma
  • Status of the business plan
  • Market research and growth potential
  • Intellectual property position
  • Owners commitment -- both financial and personal time
        to the venture
  • Business references
  • Potential for interaction with other Innovation Center
        entrepreneurs
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