Training that advances your venture

The mission of the University-Technology Enterprise Network (UTEN) is to help create a sustainable technology transfer system in Portugal. UTEN Entrepreneur Training contributes to this goal by advancing real-life commercialization cases through the joint efforts of researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs, Portuguese Technology Transfer staff, and UTEN experts and trainers.

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How We Do It

UTEN Entrepreneur Training consists of four stages.

1. Self-Assessment
2. Technology Screen
3. MarketLook
4. Business Development (facilitation)

Where YOU Think You Are -- Self-Assessment

Entrepreneurs complete a 20-minute self-assessment. This assessment helps know where you stand, and what challenges are ahead, along three areas of interest: (1) Technology; (2) Business; and (3) Market.

Where WE Think You Are -- Technology Screen

UTEN works with you and your Technology Transfer office to assess readiness to proceed with commercialization. A 4-8 hour process rates your technology and venture along seven key factors that give an early indication of commercialization potential.

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Where THE MARKET Thinks You Are -- MarketLook

UTEN works with you and your Technology Transfer office to perform a MarketLook. A MarketLook is a 40-60 hour early market assessment. The core of a MarketLook is 8-12 interviews with potential customers, end users, partners and technology validators.

Business Development (facilitation)

All parties work together to develop a 2-3 page plan for entry into the U.S. for partnerships, sales, and/or a corporate presence. UTEN makes introductions, faciltates connections, and may perform select, crucial tasks to enable market entry.

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