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Get Started

Suddenly, commercializing that brilliant idea is closer than you think.

TechStart provides the mentoring, encouragement, and funding that entrepreneurs need to do what they do best: innovate. Whether you have an exciting new technology concept or are currently operating a company seeking pre-seed capital to get to the next level of success , engagement with TechStart is an easy three-step process. Here’s how to engage with us:

Step 1: Fill out our Engagement Form.

Please provide us with some basic contact information using our online Engagement Form.

Step 2: Submit an Executive Summary.

Everything begins with a written summary of your business or vision. Download our Executive Summary Template (MS Word) for assistance on writing your executive summary or email your summary now to email@TechColumbus.org.

Step 3: Follow-Up Assessment.

Once we’ve reviewed your Executive Summary, a member of the TechStart team will contact you within three to five days to discuss next steps. For some, it will include an in-person interview and assessment that will give us a deeper understanding of your concept and potential.

Tip

As you gather your information, keep in mind that the best executive summaries convey ideas in a clear and concise manner. Please limit your summary to 2 to 3 pages at the most.

 

 

How will TechStart evaluate my Executive Summary?

View the answer to this and other FAQs, or submit a question and a TechStart representative will follow up with you.