NIIC Gateways’ structured development program helps nascent national technology leaders reach their venture’s full potential. It presumes that the venture’s goal is to become a national or international leader in a technology market, and moves its clients toward that goal in three stages.
Ventures that become national technology leaders will strengthen Northeast Indiana’s economy and help attract even more leaders. They will not only increase area employment significantly, but they will employ highly skilled and highly paid employees – creating excellent local opportunities for the science, engineering, business and other graduates of Indiana’s fine universities.
Not every new venture has such high aspirations. If you do, NIIC Gateways will help make your dreams come true.
NIIC Gateways Stage Gate Model and Deliverables
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Stage 1. Present
Preparing the venture’s concept for funding and development.
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Stage 2. Develop
Developing the venture’s
product and systems.
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Stage 3. Launch & Grow
Preparing the launched venture for rapid and sustained growth.
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Deliverables
- Market-validated go-to-market plan
- Investor presentation
- Product soft model
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Deliverables
- Developed product, with additional market feedback
- Production and business systems in place
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Deliverables
- Delivered product
- Growth and continuous improvement plans in place
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To start the process, contact Steve Franks, NIIC Gateways Program Manager at 260-407-1754.