Do you have a Plan “B”?
September 29, 2009
In follow-up to the TEN Lunch & Learn meeting held at the Infotonics Technology Center regarding “Plan B” technologies, we are reaching out to help you vet your good ideas. The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) program realized this region holds many good ideas not presently being pursued that are well suited for regional job creation and economic advantage. Therefore, through WIRED, ITC is providing a rare opportunity for individuals who have a Plan “B” idea to assist them in the process of vetting those ideas and receiving training around the entrepreneurial process.vuon@earthlink.net to set up an initial interview meeting. You will have the opportunity to discuss your Plan “B” idea/technology to a technologist, receive training around the entrepreneurial process and the resources available to help you through that process, and, who knows, maybe become the next upstate New York Plan “A” enterprise!
Sometimes referred to as an orphan idea, invention, or technology, it is the great idea that an innovator just doesn’t have the time to pursue. However, we are providing the opportunity to vet Plan “B” concepts with a technical expert in residence (TEIR) at the Infotonics Technology Center who will provide technical analysis and investigate potential market opportunities. Furthermore, for the technologies/ideas that show promise, additional WIRED training resources are available for assistance in forming a new company, market analysis, business plan writing, grant proposal writing, etc.
If you are one of those Plan “B” innovators, or know of someone who is, please contact Michael Potter at (585)415-7272 or email
