Incubator Program

HTR's New Ventures division is the catalyst for innovators who plan to build high-growth businesses. Through the Lennox Tech Enterprise Center (TEC), we offer our region’s most valuable success services for startup entrepreneurs. In aggregate, HTR companies have raised millions of dollars in angel investment and institutional venture capital.

What sets HTR's business-building services apart from those found at other local and regional incubation facilities is the strength and depth of our entrepreneur-focused services and programs. Read more about these below:

Opportunity Assessment Program

An objective evaluation of the business opportunity, including market dynamics, unmet need, competition, risks and financials.

Structured Business Development Program

HTR’s Entrepreneurs-In-Residence (EIRs), seasoned business veterans, work closely with startups during the critical early growth phase.

Enhanced Affiliate Client Program

Provides an extended range of HTR services to firms not resident in the Lennox Tech Enterprise Center.

Capital Readiness Program

Preparing entrepreneurs to successfully raise outside investment, including a capital strategy, strong business plan and investor presentation.

Technology Commercialization Acceleration Program

Connects small and mid-size manufacturers to new products, new technologies, expert researchers and R&D sources.

HTR’s services are organized around the three key phases of business growth -- creation, incubation, and acceleration.

In the Creation phase of business growth, HTR can help you with:

• opportunity assessments
  
• business plan review & development
  
• technology screening
  
• management recruiting
  
• make vs. license review

In the Incubation phase of business growth, we can help you with:

• facility simplicity
  
• business coaching
  
• learning environment
  
• connections
  
• business building

In the Acceleration phase of business growth, we can help you with:

• enhanced affiliate client program
  
• business mentoring
  
• capital readiness program

To learn more about HTR's services and programs, please contact Terry Gronwall, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, at 585-214-0592.