Get Involved
The NH-ICC’s mission is to help accelerate the development of early stage high technology firms during their stay in the center. The overarching goal is to create great high technology companies that will generate high paying jobs in the state of New Hampshire.
If joining or helping early stage high technology companies become great companies’ appeals to you, there are many ways you can help out. Here’s how you can get involved!
Please review the options below, and then fill out a “Get Involved profile” to let us know how you would like to help us out.
Corporate Sponsor
Would you like to help catalyze our resident companies by engaging with talented entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses? Your monetary and/or in-kind contributions will help to increase our impact. We welcome all types and levels of support.
Entrepreneur in Residence
Would you like to help the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs grow and succeed? Entrepreneurs in Residence enjoy privileged access to the best young startups from New Hampshire. Qualifications: Experienced entrepreneurial executives with established startup track records; willingness to work out of the Center.
Industry Expert
Would you like to help us evaluate the next generation of high-impact startups? The Center’s executives have in-depth software, telecommunications, networking, and Internet industry experience. You would help in evaluating startups outside our industries. Based on your industry expertise match with the startup target industry, we’d ask you to help assess their plans. Qualifications: Deep industry expertise and track record. Willingness to respond on “Ad hoc” basis: study plan; listen to pitch and conduct research.
Functional Expert
Would you like to provide your senior financial, marketing, sales, engineering or operations expertise to help accelerate a Resident Company’s growth? We have functional expertise in house, but it is finite, and we can always use another set of experienced hands to help out. Qualifications: Senior functional expertise, preferably in early stage startups. Willingness to “roll up your sleeves”, engage directly and complete project(s) within defined milestones.
Speaker/Panelist
Want to inspire and empower emerging entrepreneurs? The NH-ICC, along with UNH will be sponsoring events to help inspire entrepreneurs and promote collaboration across the ecosystem. Speakers or panelists can share their stories about success and challenges to support and inspire the next generation of New Hampshire entrepreneurs.
Potential Employee
Are you interested in joining an innovative team? Our emerging Resident Company leaders need help in strengthening their teams so they can accelerate the growth of their high-impact businesses. We help connect our resident companies with the resources they need.
Volunteer
Volunteers provide valuable support to the NH-ICC staff. Roles and responsibilities vary depending on the experience, availability and interests of the volunteer. We welcome all types and levels of volunteer. You can assist within a specific focus industry, help organize a networking event or evangelize across your region. In return, you gain access to an inspirational network of innovators – all while accruing valuable experience and contributing to a startup renaissance.