Technology Businesses
The Arkansas Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) assists entrepreneurs
whose business focus is on innovation, new technology development or new
applications of existing technology. Services include consulting, research and
training. All services are available at low or no cost through the ASBDC's
partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and higher education
institutions across Arkansas. For more information on the ASBDC, visit our
FAQ
or explore other sections of our web site.
The ASBDC encourages entrepreneurs to subscribe to our biweekly e-newsletter,
Tech Track,
to stay informed about news and events of interest to the innovation-based
business community.
Who We Serve
The ASBDC's assistance to innovation-based businesses is focused on the
following:
- Entrepreneurs using engineering,
science or technology to
develop products, services, or processes in their business
- Entrepreneurs who have ideas for innovative products
or services that apply existing technology in new ways
- Entrepreneurs engaged in biosciences, engineering, agriculture,
information technology and similar high-tech areas
- University researchers interested in establishing new ventures to
commercialize research
- Organizations supporting technology transfer and
commercialization that benefits Arkansas small business
What We Do
The ASBDC's services are based on the individual needs of our innovation-based
small business customers. Generally, they include:
Technology Business Planning
Alternative Financing
- Assistance in understanding and accessing R&D money
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
- Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
- Equity financing opportunities in the state of Arkansas
- Angel capital
- Venture capital
- Traditional financing sources
Market Research
- Market, Customer and Industry Analysis
- Demographics
- Competitor Identification
- Industry Benchmarks
ASBDC Research Resources
- Proprietary market research databases
- GIS mapping software
- ASBDC web resources
- Patents in Commerce™ DVD series for inventors
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
The ASBDC provides assistance to research-capable Arkansas small businesses to
access federal R&D dollars. We help small businesses:
- Navigate 11 federal agencies that fund R&D projects under the
SBIR/STTR programs,
- Locate research topics,
- Draft their research proposals
- Review proposal reviews
- Find institutional partners to provide research expertise
Training
The ASBDC offers a wide variety of live and online classes on topics relevant
to innovation-based entrepreneurs. Training of special interest to
innovation-based entrepreneurs typically includes topics related to SBIR/STTR,
intellectual property, and market research.
Articles, Information, and Tools
The ASBDC offers helpful information and tools to those who operate or plan to
begin innovation-based businesses. A great deal of information is available
online.
Contact Mildred Holley to discuss your innovation-based business opportunities
and challenges.
Mildred Holley, Technology Programs Manager
Arkansas Small Business Development Center
mxholley@ualr.edu
501.683.7700
800.862.2040 (Arkansas only, outside Pulaski County)
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The Arkansas Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a
cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a
partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business
and other institutions of higher education. All opinions, conclusions or
recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the SBA. It is the goal of UALR to eliminate discriminatory
harassment and to promote equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, color,
national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran’s status, or disability.
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