TVX is a 10-part virtual cohort series designed to help emerging companies in Colorado’s advanced industries to overcome hurdles in order to accelerate growth and development. The format, topics and tangible assistance the program offers was developed by the Colorado SBDC from success working with early- and second-stage science and technology ventures for more than 10 years. TVX focuses on growth through non-dilutive capital sources (so you aren’t giving away any equity in your company) and technology commercialization.

The series combines a virtual peer group format with more than 30 hours of strategic growth consulting:

  • 10-Session Peer Group Format: These 90-minute virtual sessions are facilitated discussions with founders/C-level executives and subject matter experts where challenges and successes are shared to find constructive solutions.
  • 30 Hours of Ongoing, Strategic Growth Consulting: Lead consultants and subject matter experts provide market research and assistance with commercialization plans, business development and overall business structure—all customized for your business’ stage, situation and goals.

Topics include:

—Market Research/Customer Discovery
—Crafting Your Position Statement
—Federal R&D Tax Credits
—Structure of a Pitch
—Colorado Advanced Industries Grants
—Marketing Strategy
—Developing Your Value Proposition
—Identifying Your Target Markets
—Framework of Business Model Canvas
—Building Your Sales Team
—Sales and Distribution Channels
—Protecting Your IP
—Marking IP on Government Contracts
—Legal Matters
—Non-Dilutive Sources of Funding
—Writing a Commercialization Plan
—Building a Dashboard
—Performance Indicators
—Contracting with the Government
—Accounting for Government Contracts

TVX is designed for founders, C-level leaders and executive managers in advanced industries, including aerospace, bioscience and medical devices, IT, energy and clean technologies, advanced manufacturing, agricultural technologies, digital media and more.

Applications are due July 31. The program begins August 28 and runs through November 6. No more than 10 businesses will be accepted into this cycle.
 
For more information and to apply, visit sbdc-techsource.org/tvx.