ITEN
About
ITEN supports both community-based and student entrepreneurs and innovators by delivering educational programs and events, curating corporate and community partnerships, offering access to experienced mentorship, and providing ecosystem wayfinding services. We deliver positive economic impact in the form of new company launches, product innovation, job creation and workforce development.
We measure our impact in the following areas:
- Innovation – patent applications and grants, and MVPs and commercial products launched
- Economic impact – company formation, job creation, revenue and funding
- Corporate engagement – introductions to startups, best practices exchange and community initiatives
- Diversity & inclusion – engaging with under-represented/underserved populations
- Ecosystem Leadership – facilitating connections between startups, corporations and local agencies to foster innovation within the community
Our programs & resources include:
Educational Events: ITEN offers both public and member-only events.
Public events include 2nd Thursday @ Venture Café, STL Startup Week, Startup Connection, Vision inclusion symposium and programs through the St. Louis Equity Entrepreneurship Collective. For our community members we offer Founder2Founder, Investor and Elevator Pitch Practice and other ad-hoc events.
The EUREKA Experience: Our newest program includes two components–Ideation (8 weeks) & Validation (12 weeks)–to take a founder from idea to product/market fit. Combining the LEANSTACK tools and playbooks, with ITEN mentors and student support, EUREKA build entrepreneurial mindsets and teaches scalable process that lead to traction and growth.
Corporate Innovation Program: This program offers our corporate partners access to innovation products and educational sessions, workforce talent and peer collaboration. There are many ways for our partners and their team members to engage, such as mentoring, program participation, “first customer” experiences, workshop attendance and as sponsors.
Member Perks: Free and discounted services, worth over $60,000 annually, are available to ITEN member companies.
Services Provided
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review (Specialty)
- Market Plan Development (Specialty)
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Obtaining Equity Funding (Specialty)
Legal Services
- Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Business Research Resources
- Industry Specific Research/Expertise
Marketing/Sales
- Competitive Analysis
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Market Research
- Website Development
Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Conference/Meeting and Event Space
Regulatory Compliance
- Patent Information (Specialty)
- Trademark and Copyright Information (Specialty)
Tax Services
- Tax Credits
Technical Assistance
- Commercialization (Specialty)
- Technology Transfer
- Website Development
Training
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Startup Classes
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
Product Development
- Patent Information (Specialty)
- Product Design and Development (Specialty)
- Prototype Development (Specialty)
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
- High Tech Development (Specialty)
- Commercialization (Specialty)
- Technology Transfer
Starting a Business
- Startup Business Counseling
- Startup Classes (Specialty)
- Business Research Resources (Specialty)
- Forming a Business (Specialty)
- Feasibility Studies
Mentoring
- Formal Mentoring Programs
- One-on-One Counseling
- Peer Mentoring
Melissa Grizzle
Old Post Office
815 Olive Street, Suite 20
Saint Louis, MO 63101
http://www.itenconnect.org