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- 1. What is thinkspace? thinkspace is a “Pre-incubation” Program • We help pre-venture founders turn their ideas into reality • We bring innovation and unique “thinking spaces” together to create sustainable businesses • We provide customized learning facilities and opportunities to develop and pitch ideas to panels of seasoned Entrepreneurs and CEOs • We collaborate with you, then bring in additional resource partners to help cultivate your ideas into a real business opportunity. 2/14/14 v 1.3 1
- 2. How are we unique? thinkspace is the only full service “Pre-incubation” Program that supports pre-venture founders from conception to marketplace • We provide pre-venture space, as well as fully leased office space • We provide a cadre of mentorship, resources, tools and technology to enable the creation of new, successful businesses • We focus on clients in the technology, healthcare, green marketplace segments. 2/14/14 v 1.3 2
- 3. Why are we the best? Our Incubator Program has been rated BEST in the country • In 2010 we won International Incubator of the Year award* • We excel in moving companies from startup to emerging, and from emerging to stage two growth development. • We believe that our resources and mentors enable us to be equally successful in the pre-venture startup phase. * Awarded by the National Business Incubation Association 2/14/14 v 1.3 3
- 4. About thinkspace At thinkspace, pre-venture founders can: • Earn up to $2,000 as a cash incentive for their business • Earn a no-cost one year lease for furnished office space, when the venture is ready to launch • Work with experienced Coaches to explore and scope the business value proposition for their ideas • Utilize unique, open collaborative work spaces to accelerate high-impact ideas and problem solving • Access custom tools and systems developed for pre-venture business concepts 2/14/14 v 1.3 4
- 5. thinkspace…Our Focus Mentorship: • We’re about building business from the start • We tap into the wisdom and experience of others • We learn from their stories of the hard work, creativity and collaboration that fueled their innovation. Provide seasoned coaches and experts from the following industries: • Technology • Healthcare • Green Energy • Venture Funding 2/14/14 v 1.3 5
- 6. thinkspace…offers comprehensive services Ideation Mentoring Consultation Needs Assessment Commercialization Workshops and Seminars Where ideas become businesses! 2/14/14 v 1.3 6
- 7. Get involved with thinkspace Join us: Entrepreneurs should call us, and download an application at www.bsecenter.net Vote for us: One Spark # 204592 Help us grow: • Become a Sponsor or Donate • Mentor or Volunteer 2/14/14 • Call Jackie Perry at 904-265-4702 v 1.3 7