SUPPORTING STARTUPS ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS
The STARTUP program is the CORE of what we do. It’s what we have been doing since 2012. Turning “Concepts into Companies”.
You're finally ready to the leave the research lab, the home office, and even your 9-to-5 job to launch your own business.
Fortunately, this path doesn't have to be taken alone, and that's where DRCI’s STARTUP Program can help. It’s accelerated small business development.
Pitch
The first step is a call or meeting to understand what you are doing and how we can help. After that, you may be be invited to pitch to our entrepreneurship committee. A successful pitch will gain entry into the program.
Support
While enrolled in STARTUP, we help facilitate access to needed resources. These include a network of mentors, scheduled bi-monthly meetings and a 12-month plan that uses our curriculum to teach you what you need to know when you need to know it.
Grow
The DRCI STARTUP program is built to help support the 12-18 month cycle it takes to bring a new product or service to market, begin generating sales and work towards positive cash flow.
If you are a veteran, first responder or spouse of someone who is learn about our HEROES Initative.
How Does STARTUP Work?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you have been at it a while and need some more support.
Watch David Nelems our VP of Innovation talk about the program.
Our STARTUP Curriculum takes you from idea to launch
Learn WHAT you need to know WHEN you need to know it.
Services Provided: STARTUP Program
Our program is individualized to meet the specific needs of each of our innovators. We understand that each company we work with has different areas where they need help, and some may need more help than others.
Business licensing and company formation advice
Business Plan development/execution
Sales advice
Marketing advice
Accounting/Financial advice
Mentors
Funding Introduction
Other services as required by innovator
Ongoing business/technical consulting
Office space & Infrastructure
Structured bi-monthly team meetings
18-month goal planning and execution
Social media advice and planning
Website advice and development
Intellectual Property Search
Product Development Services
Technical Evaluations