Braintree Business Development Center, the area’s high-tech incubation and entrepreneurship program, announces that it is accepting applications from start-up businesses that would like to be part of a cohort that will begin in January 2015. Interested entrepreneurs are invited to attend an orientation session and open house Monday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Braintree’s facility at 201 East Fifth Street.
Founded in 1987, Braintree has helped hundreds of start-up technology-focused companies find access to business resources, and typically houses up to 25 companies in its 70,000 square foot location.
The Braintree Cohort program allows potential tenants to begin with a 90 day group pre-incubation period. During this 90 day period companies will participate in the cohort and work through the lean start-up process to validate the business model. The 90 day cohort process allows entrepreneurs the opportunity to deterine if incubation is a good fit. Then companies have the option of locating at Braintree for up to 3-5 years.
At the Dec. 15 session, Braintree staff will explain the process and provide details about Braintree’s array of service including: operating space, loans, grants, investment, mentoring, networking opportunities, and talent attraction.
Those already involved in a start-up technology company, or those considering it, are welcome to attend the orientation. There is no cost to participate and the meeting will be followed by refreshments and the opportunity to meet some of Braintree’s current tenant companies.
Those interested should email info@braintreepartners.org or call 419-525-1614 to register.
