INSIGHT / KNOWLEDGE / NETWORK / EXPERIENCE

IdeaXchange is not your run of the mill clearinghouse of resources and information for new and growing businesses.

IdeaXchange brings the insights, knowledge, network, and experiences of a host of experienced entrepreneurs, innovation cultivators, educators, and investors from among Tucson’s best and brightest professionals directly to entrepreneurs with new ideas to launch or grow their business.

These professionals are committed to the realization of economic growth goals of the region through the development and advancement of high growth innovative industries in Tucson. They meet regularly to shre inquiries from the business community and collectively compile networking recommendations, referrals, and information that would not be available outside an interactive, discussion environment — such as suggestions on collaborators, affiliated research, service providers, and potential investors. The IdeaXchange group will be equipped with the best data sets from around the region to reinforce recommendations.

IdeaXchange is for anyone whoever wishes they could bring all the experts into their planning room to connect them in their business community.

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM?

Idea Creation

You have a great idea, or maybe even lots of great ideas. The only idea you don’t have is an idea about what to do next. Only entrepreneurs and business people actually do something with their ideas, not me….

If this is you, find out what those next steps are and how to move an idea forward.

Idea Assessment

You have a great idea and good sense of the market and application. You know something about business, but are unsure or unequipped to validate your idea and value the opportunity in today’s complex market place.

If this is you, find out what local resources and experts are available to help you gather critical decision making knowledge and move forward efficiently and confidently.

Business Organization

You have validated the opportunity of your idea and confirmed its value. You now need to be able to build sound strategies that complement the opportunity, including market, operations, sales, management team, as well as organizing financial resources and finalize a business plan.

If this is you, find out what physical, knowledge, and financial resources and expertise are available and how you can best access them to actualize your opportunity.

Business Launch

You are ready to go with your opportunity. The market is there. Your strategies are sound. You have a great business plan that is full of well thought out, well formed business concepts. You need to get your doors open, a sale under your belt, and your feet on the ground running.

If this is you, get linked into the region’s network and develop your extended team. From shipping needs to new technology development, Tucson’s community can help build your business.