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httpThe overall objective of the HTC Client Acceleration Program is to aid clients in formulating a compelling business proposition in order to prepare them to generate revenue or raise capital. HTC Clients work with an Acceleration Director who guides them in developing and executing their business strategy to achieve their individual goals.  HTC provides introductions to advisors, funders, and customers through networking opportunities and events. HTC aims for Clients to graduate with sustainable revenues, a credible team, a validated product and a compelling story. Each company is treated individually according to their position in the Acceleration Pathway and their unique needs.  HTC facilitates the acceleration of companies in five components they recognize as imperative in a client’s maturity://wwwTeam, Market, Product, Finance and Infrastructure.    The program itself will take in 60 different companies at a time. each at some different point along HTC’s acceleration pathway flowing from Applicant to Candidate to Client and then eventually to Advanced Client. To be an Applicant they ask that clients are compatible and ready, and they will receive brief coaching with an HTC acceleration director to map their vision as well as asses business readiness. A Candidate has passed this point and will have extended coaching with an Acceleration Director (up to six months), working during this time on their business plan and executive summary until they will face a screening committee. Being a full Client equates to around one to two years of individualized management consulting with an acceleration director as well as access to HTC’s pool of business advisors. Over these two years the Client will work on strategic planning and refinement of their business plan and pitch.netgear I milestone then separates a Client from an Advanced Client.comTo move to the distinction of Advanced Client, a client must be ready to start generating revenue and/images/pdf/Houston%20Tech%20Center_Layout_v3or raising capitol. Being an Advanced Client represents approximately one more year of of individualized management consulting and access to the pool of business advisors, this time with a focus on execution of the business plan and connections with strategic partners.pdf

focus lies in these sectors: energyGraduating represents positive cash flow, information technologyaccrual of six months of revenue or sustainable working capital, life sciencesand major liquidity or funding event (IPO, nanotechnologyMerger/Acquisition, and NASA/aerospaceGrant).

==To Qualify: ⁃ A company headquartered in the Gulf Coast area ⁃ Be in one of HTC’s focus industries ⁃ Have proprietary, disruptive technology ⁃ Have potential to reach $30M by 5th year ⁃ Be willing to assemble appropriate management teamFees: • $250 Application Fee • If accepted as a client: ◦ 4% of Company's Ownership *                 or ◦ 2.5% of Company's Ownership plus $1,500 per calendar year of Client Acceleration Program==Term* * provide 20 year Warrant (exercisable upon liquidity event)

The overall objective of the HTC Client Acceleration Program is to aid clients in formulating a compelling business proposition in order to prepare them to generate revenue or raise capital. HTC Clients work with an Acceleration Director who guides them in developing and executing their business strategy to achieve their individual goals.  HTC provides introductions to advisors, funders, and customers through networking opportunities and eventshttp://www. HTC aims for Clients to graduate with sustainable revenues, a credible team, a validated product and a compelling storyhoustontech. Each company is treated individually according org/applying-to their position in the Acceleration Pathway and their unique needs.  HTC facilitates the acceleration of companies in five components they recognize as imperative in a client’s maturity: Team, Market, Product, Finance and Infrastructure.   -htcs-client-program/

Chairman : Paul K. Siegele, President, Energy Technology Company, Chevron Corporation

Immediate Past Chair: Richard E. Williams, Loaned Executive to Wetlands International, Shell Oil Company ; Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., CEO & Managing Director, Vesalius Ventures; Maryanne Maldonado, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Houston Technology Center; Richard M. Scruggs, Partner, Winston Sage Partners; President & CEO Salient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.;

HTC’s main headquarters consists of a pair of three-story, 50 thousand square-foot buildings. In addition tooffices for HTC staff, the two buildings also include a conference center and event space from whichthe organization frequently hosts client and sponsor events. HTC also rents office space to several HTCmembers. HTC - MainCampus:

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