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==Introduction==
This page contains research findings and progress on one of the five ecosystems: Burlington, VT that we are studying on.
All works can be found at
E:\projects\Kauffman Incubator Project\01 Classify entrepreneurship ecosystem organizations\NancyYuResearch
==Incubators in Burlington VT==
For incubators that support high-tech and high-growth companies, I only found two in Burlington so far: [https://generatorvt.com/ Generator Makerspace] and [https://vcet.co/ Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)]. There are several incubators([https://www.intervale.org/ Intervale Center], [http://flynndog.net/ Flynndog]) focus on other industries: art and farming.
===Generator Makerspace ===Though Generator Makerspace describes itself as a business incubator, services (mentorshipmentor-ship, technical assistance etc.) to entrepreneurs are available to selected candidates. entrepreneurs have to apply for their JUMP/START program to be considered as candidates. Their membership consists of the access to space and equipment, and tool training, but does not come with business and financial assistance. As for now, Generator Makerspace focuses more on space rental, workshops, and providing a community for creation and collaboration.
===Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) ===
==Events/Organizations that support Burlington's entrepreneurial ecosystem==
(updated on 3/27/2019)
===Events/Programs===
*[https://www.btvignite.com/growth-acceleration-program Growth Acceleration Program]
*[http://www.launchvt.com/ LaunchVT]:early stage acceleration programs,provides intensive mentorship and business acceleration services to cohorts of eight entrepreneurs
*[http://www.launchvt.com/ LaunchVT Collegiate]: pitch competition for entrepreneurs from Vermont's colleges and universities
*[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peak-pitch-vermont-2019-sugarbush-tickets-56938480528 Peak Pitch Vermont 2019]
*[https://www.champlain.edu/centers-of-experience/build-your-own-business-(byobiz) Build Your Own Business (BYOBiz)]: a program at Champlain College, open to student entrepreneurs
*[http://www.hackvt.org/ HackVT]
*[https://www.roadpitch.co/ Road Pitch]
*[https://generatorvt.com/jumpstart/ JUMP/START]: a product-focused 9 week program, designed to connect very early stage makers with the resources they need to turn their product prototypes into market ready businesses
===CapitalsCapital Providers===*[https://www.freshtrackscap.com/ FreshTracks Capital]:Based in Shelburne,VT, favor technology-driven businesses
*[https://www.vermontworks.co/ Vermont Works]
*[https://www.venture.co/ VENTURE.co]
*[http://vttechcouncil.org/ Vermont Technology Council]
*[https://www.uvm.edu/ovpr/entrepreneurship The University of Vermont]
*[https://www.vtsbdc.org/ Vermont Small Business Development Center]: based in Randolph Center,VT, advisory & training, also provide workshops for starting new business
==Things to quickly look at (IN PROGRESS)==WILL WORK ON THIS TODAY (updated on 3/2627/2019)*'''''Ken Merritt''''': Possible head of Angel Network in Burlington or somewhere in Vermont
**[http://vermonttechnologies.com/people-2/h-kenneth-merritt-jr/ Investment Committee Member at VECT]
**Managing Director of Merritt&Merritt law firm, information of him on [http://vermonttechnologies.com/people-2/h-kenneth-merritt-jr/ Merritt&Merritt website]
**[https://vermontbiz.com/people/february/h-kenneth-merritt-jr-selected-board-member-investors-circle Article]: He was selected as a Board Member of the Investors’ Circle – an international network of angel investors, professional venture capitalists etc.
*'''''Lee Bouyea''''': earned an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth who was running an Angel in Vermont**His information Profile on [https://angel.co/lee-bouyea AngelList]
**Managing Director at [https://www.freshtrackscap.com/team/lee-e-bouyea/ freshTracks Capital]
**Chair of the Advisory Board for [http://www.launchvt.com/advisory-board LaunchVT]
**Board Member of [https://generatorvt.com/about/board-of-directors/ Generator]
*'''''Matt Dunne''''': Former Community Manager at Google - starting an incubator in Springfield, VT
**Founder and Executive Director at [https://ruralinnovation.us/team/ Center On Rural Innovation(CORI)]
** A [https://www.vnews.com/Springfield-Gets-Boost-for-High-Tech-Project-20272848 news article] about him announces that $1 million has been raised toward starting the Black River Innovation Campus(BRIC) in Springfield, VT** About [https://bricvt.org/ BRIC]: to educate and train people in digital skills, employ them in digital economy jobs, provide co-working space for tech companies based elsewhere, and provide funding and training for entrepreneur to launch the startups that will continue to drive Springfield’s digital economy** [https://venturebeat.com/2017/11/09/ex-google-exec-matt-dunne-has-a-plan-to-create-a-string-of-tech-hubs-across-rural-america/ Article]:plan to build a network of “innovation hubs” across rural America *'''''[https://www.creare.com Creare ]''''' - incubator in Lebonon, NH might also have spillovers into VT** Located in Hanover, NH** Engineering research and development firm** Doesn't look like an incubator, but (possibly) more toward engineering consulting/research
*Battenhill, VT: Northshire Incubator which runs contracts for the Navy
** '''Couldn't find any info on this incubator, have tried searching for incubators in Battenkill, Incubators run contracts for the Navy, Northshire Incubator/accelerator etc.'''
