:: What is included in the Tech Park membership fees?
:: Is there a lease?
:: How big are the offices?
:: Can I save money with the datacenter by being a member of the Tech Park?
:: Can I work at night or on the weekends if my business is in the Tech Park?
:: Is there WiFi at the Tech Park?
:: Do I have to pay to use the conference rooms or the computer center?
:: Do I need to have a business plan to enter the Tech Park?
:: Where are you located?
:: What is a business incubator?
:: What kinds of companies can apply for the incubator program at the Louisiana Tech Park?
:: How do I apply for the $4,000 grant?
:: How much support/mentoring will I receive as a member of the Tech Park?
:: Can you help me find venture capital money?
What is included in the Tech Park membership fees?
The price includes office space, cubicles, desk and chairs, phones with voice mail and local dial tone. It also includes access to the following: high-speed Internet, printers and color copiers, as well as Tech Park staff and business coaching.
Is there a lease?
No, members pay on a month-to-month basis.
How big are the offices?
There are several different office sizes, which range from 900 to 1,200 square feet.
Can I save money with the datacenter by being a member of the Tech Park?
Yes, members of the Louisiana Technology Park receive discounted rates with Venyu while they are in the incubator and for a limited time once they leave.
Can I work at night or on the weekends if my business is in the Tech Park?
Yes, members of the Tech Park and its employees have 24/7 access to the Tech Park through the Park’s biometric hand scanners.
Is there WiFi at the Tech Park?
Yes, in addition to the 3 mbps provided to each office, the building does have WiFi.
Do I have to pay to use the conference rooms or the computer center?
No, members of the Tech Park can use the Park’s three conference rooms and the computer training facility free of charge.
Do I need to have a business plan to enter the Tech Park?
Yes, to enter the Tech Park, candidates must have a business plan. For more information, please visit our admission page [link to admissions]. If your business model still needs to be refined, you might consider Tech Park U.
Where are you located?
The Tech Park is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the Bon Carré Business Center on Florida Boulevard. Guests to the Park and its member companies can enter under the Louisiana Technology Park sign and speak to the receptionist.
What is a business incubator?
A business incubator nurtures the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them to survive and expand at a critical stage of the growth cycle. The goals of incubators are to create jobs in the community, promote entrepreneurialism and to help diversify the economy. Incubators accomplish their goals by providing subsidized or gratis services including office space priced well below the normal rate.
What kinds of companies can apply for the incubator program at the Louisiana Tech Park?
The Louisiana Technology Park is an incubator for technology-oriented companies. Members of the Tech Park have businesses primarily engaged in the field(s) of software development; computer or peripheral hardware; telecommunication equipment; Internet-based or web-based products or concepts; multimedia; biotechnology or other technology-related products. Please note that service and consulting companies are not eligible.
How do I apply for the $4,000 grant?
A $4,000 grant is available to any company that is accepted as a member of the Louisiana Technology Park incubator. Find out more about the application process here.
How much support/mentoring will I receive as a member of the Tech Park?
The amount of time that a company receives depends on the company and its specific needs. A member might be working on a marketing campaign requiring a great deal of interaction between Tech Park staff and the company, then at other times daily interaction may be at a minimum. The Tech Park does not record or keep a tally of time spent with members. It is part of our staff’s job to spend time helping member companies so we can foster their success.
Can you help me find venture capital money?
The Louisiana Technology Park can help member companies evaluate their need for venture funding and then introduce them to venture capitalists. While we cannot ensure funding, most venture capitalists appreciate the Tech Park’s model and are often more comfortable funding companies in incubators.
