The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center 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 ASBTDC's partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and higher education institutions across Arkansas. For more information on the ASBTDC, visit our FAQ or explore other sections of our website.
The ASBTDC 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.
The ASBTDC'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
The ASBTDC's services are based on the individual needs of our innovation-based small business customers. Generally, they include:
Business plan development and plan reviews
Market research and analysis
Basics of intellectual property
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, Customer and Industry Analysis
Demographics
Competitor Identification
Industry Benchmarks
Proprietary market research databases
GIS mapping software
ASBTDC web resources
Patents in Commerce™ DVD series for inventors
The ASBTDC 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
Draft their research proposals
Review proposal reviews
Find institutional partners to provide research expertise
Want more information on SBIR grants?
The ASBTDC 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.
The ASBTDC 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 Rebecca Norman to discuss your SBIR and STTR opportunities and challenges.
Rebecca Norman, Innovation Consultant
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
rxnorman@ualr.edu
501.683.7700
ASBTDC's services for technology and innovation-based businesses are under the direction of Michael Singleton.
Michael Singleton, Innovation and Market Research Manager
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
masingleton@ualr.edu
501.683.7700
