Entrepreneurs and Innovation

SBIR/STTR/Other Opportunities

Understanding that small businesses within the state and nation drive economic development and innovation, the LSU College of Engineering works closely with the Louisiana Business and Technology Center to assist with commercialization and technology transfer. For those interested in opening a business or for established small businesses, the LBTC, acting as a proving ground for technology applications and utilization, will serve to stimulate small business formation, growth, and survival. By fostering growth in the new business segment, diversification occurs, and jobs are created, further expanding Louisiana's economic development.

Services provided by LBTC include:

• Small business incubation services
• Management assistance counseling services
• Assistance in developing business plans and strategies
• LTTO and SBIR/STTR assistance
• Financial analysis in preparation for access to capital
• Entrepreneurial education and training
• Referral to professional and advisor resources
• Networking Opportunities
• Linkage to the NBIA and the NTTC

The LSU College of Engineering encourages those interested in starting a business or Small businesses looking to partner with LSU researchers to contact the following:

Louisiana Business & Technology Center
LSU South Campus
8000 GSRI Ave, Bldg. 3000
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
225-578-7555 Voice
225-578-3975 Fax
lbtc@lsu.edu
Hours: 8am - 5pm (CST) M-F

OR

Sarah Schram, MBA

Assistant Director, Corporate Relations and Economic Development

LSU, College of Engineering

3214 A Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Office: (225) 578-6027

Cell: (225) 223-4298

E-mail: sschram@lsu.edu