Three Area Entrepreneurs are Recipients of Tech Sprout’s Product Development Grants

Three Area Entrepreneurs are Recipients of Tech Sprout’s Product Development GrantsMansfield, OH, April 4, 2012—Braintree Business Development Center is pleased to announce three Tech Sprout grant awards. The awards range from $2,000 to $6,000, and help entrepreneurs develop prototypes or purchase inventory for market entry. Those three start-up companies are bringing new technology to industries ranging from healthcare accessories to computer design to construction processes. They include two firms locating at the Braintree incubator in downtown Mansfield – Rapid Forms and LapKeyBoard, plus RKN Inc. from Euclid “We are quite pleased with the mix of industries and ideas represented in this initial round of applications,” commented Barrett Thomas, who coordinates the application process. “Each business is on the verge of getting real traction with their customers by generating the initial revenue that will make them more attractive for future funding, for future collaboration, and of course the chance to become profitable.”Braintree’s Tech Sprout grant targets start-up companies with innovative ideas with commercialization potential. Applications for the next funding round are due May 11, 2012 and potential applicants can view the program’s requirements at www.braintreepartners.org.The Braintree Business Development Center is a regional entrepreneurial organization that supports small business, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, information technology, and ag-bioscience. Braintree provides entrepreneurs with business incubation, business assistance, networking, education, and access to capital. Additional information may be obtained by calling Braintree at 419.525.1614419.525.1614 or visiting www.braintreepartners.org.

Three Area Entrepreneurs are Recipients of Tech Sprout’s Product Development Grants
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