Entrepreneurs interested in applying to the
Houston Technology Center Client Acceleration Program
should follow these steps:
1) The company’s CEO, along with interested founders, should attend an HTC Orientation Seminar to learn more about HTC, its role in business development, how it can help accelerate the growth and success of emerging technology companies, and the client application process.
Orientation Seminars are held at HTC every second and fourth Wednesday of each month and are free of charge. Companies wishing to attend the Orientation Seminar must pre-register online by visiting our events calendar.
3) Submit the Client Company Application form, along with the venture’s Executive Summary and the company’s Business Plan.
4)
If you are not familiar with developing and writing a Business Plan, please consider attending an upcoming HTC-University workshop. These workshops are scheduled approximately once a quarter – for more information, dates or to register for HTC-University Workshop please visit our online events calendar.
For more information on preparing an Executive Summary or Business Plan, review the Strategic Business Overview Guide or download the sample Business Plan Outline provided under Entrepreneurial Resources.
4) Submit a $250 non-refundable Client Application Fee along with your application form and supporting documents. Payment can be made online – click here to visit the HTC online payment page – or by check, payable to Houston Technology Center.
Once your application form has been submitted to HTC, along with payment and supporting documents, an HTC Development Manager will contact you to discuss your application and schedule a meeting.
ALL COMPANIES APPLYING TO THE HTC CLIENT ACCELERATION PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED FEEDBACK AND GUIDANCE IN THEIR BUSINESS PLAN, REGARDLESS OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
If you are not a technology entrepreneur, you may find upcoming HTC educational and networking events that are relevant to your business.