Capital
RAV helps
entrepreneurs secure capital from a variety of sources:
Federal
technology grants (SBIRs,
STTRs)
Angel and venture networks
Private investors
Lending institutions
SBA-funded local development
corps
Manufacturing Education
Rockford Area Ventures is closely linked to regional providers
of manufacturing education. New manufacturers have
access to a wide variety of traditional and customized
learning opportunities.
Relevant topics include:
Lean
manufacturing simulations
Rapid prototyping
Cost estimating
Tooling Design
ISO 9000
Six-Sigma |
Business Planning
Rockford Area Ventures offers a
variety of practical skill-building courses and activities for
early-stage entrepreneurs.
Topics include:
Strategic planning
Business planning
Management teams
Intellectual property
Marketing
Sales
Company valuations
Financing
Prototyping
Fabricating and prototyping assistance is available to
early-stage manufacturing entrepreneurs.
Back Office Support
New companies may take advantage of our short-term IT
assistance program.
Incubator
Incubator facilities are available at any of the RAV locations
Venture Club
Join the innovative group that meets on a monthly basis.
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