Learning About the Business Incubator
Mission
The Incubator's goal is to provide our clients with effective levels of new venture support enabling them to achieve their objectives sooner and at less cost. Implicit in this mission are:
- Concept and Feasibility Verification
- Business Planning Assistance
- Access to Capital
- Operations Assessment
- Prescreened Professional Services
- Shared
- Office Services
Vision
Taylor University established the Innovative Enterprises Incubator to give striving entrepreneurs the best environment possible to make their dreams become reality. The Incubator assists its clients in virtually every facet of start-up operations. Professors and other business advisors are there to help in the growth process. The goal is for clients to graduate within three years, but more importantly establish a healthy business that contributes to all stakeholders.
Programs
The Innovative Enterprise Incubator Program (IEP) is involved in the following activities:
- Business Plan Competition: A competition focused on encouraging area entrepreneurs through cash prizes, planning support, and networking opportunities to develop or improve an effective business plan.
- Taylor Entrepreneurship Club (TEC): Student-led club focused on bringing the entrepreneurial mindset to the Taylor campus through new venture participation, competitions, interactions with successful entrepreneurs, and the betterment of society.
- Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE): A new organization that seeks to create an environment for the dedicated student to give and nurture competent, Christian leadership for the stewardship of resources. For more information, visit the SIFE website.
