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April 14, 2010April 14, 2010

Technology Business Venture Development• Business planning, coaching• Advisory, technical, professional services• Capital access and preparation• Incubation and Accelerator specialized

facilities and services for tech-based companies

Membership - Connect, Learn and GrowPlatform Lab - Cloud, DR, Load Testing

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Action 1: Supply a Trained Workforce

Action 2: Encourage Entrepreneurship

Action 3: Market Columbus Assets totargeted Green Jobs Industries

Action 4: Foster Market Development

Objective 1:Create, Attract and Retain Green Job Industries

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Action 1: Supply a Trained Workforce

Action 2: Encourage Entrepreneurship

Action 3: Market Columbus Assets totargeted Green Jobs Industries

Action 4: Foster Market Development

Develop a Green Business Incubator in the

Tech Corridor to provide office or laboratory space,

grant assistance, business planning, connections to

capital and networking opportunitiesfor entrepreneurs in the Green Job Industry.

Action 2: Encourage Entrepreneurship

Objective 1:Create, Attract and Retain Green Job Industries

TechColumbusTechColumbus Accelerating the Business of TechnologyAccelerating the Business of Technology

Develop a Green Business Incubator in the

Tech Corridor to provide office or laboratory space,

grant assistance, business planning, connections to

capital and networking opportunitiesfor entrepreneurs in the Green Job Industry.

Action 2: Encourage Entrepreneurship

Objective 1:Create, Attract and Retain Green Job Industries

• TechColumbus runs Central Ohio’s incubator

• BioSciences• Information Technology• Advanced Materials

• Partnerships

• New Albany Business Development Center

• Dublin Entrepreneurial Center

What is happening in Central Ohio Now?

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• Electronics• Power and Propulsion• Advanced Energy

Dublin Entrepreneurial Center

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• Promote the creation & co-location of green companies and green technology.

• Provide opportunities to develop symbiotic partnerships

innovation & business opportunities• Officially opens April 22nd

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Dublin Entrepreneurial Center: Green Integrator

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• Communities are investigating & planning incubators, business centers, accelerators

• Communities see these efforts as part of their economic development efforts

• Communities are seeking TechColumbus support & expertise

• National Business Incubator Association

What is happening in Central Ohio Now?

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Why Incubate?

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Invested in 44 companies by TechColumbus & Ohio TechAngels

$11.5 million

Companies incubated111912 Jobs created in funded and

incubated companies

$62,393 Average salary

TechColumbus Venture Development ImpactFY 2003 - 2009

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Revenues generated

In follow on capital raised$245.9 million

$214.1 million

TechColumbus Venture Development ImpactFY 2003 - 2009

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www.UnitedForJobsOhio.com

• 48,000 new jobs• 571 new companies• $6.6 billion in economic activity• 21.8% total return on investment

Thank youThank you

Rick CoplinRick Coplin

Venture Development DirectorVenture Development Director

rcoplin@techcolumbus.orgrcoplin@techcolumbus.org

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