Live Webinar + Q&A

How to Run High-Tech Incubation in a Public-Private Partnership

Join us live
Recorded on
Wednesday
,
February
4
at
2:00 pm
,
2026

High-tech and defense incubators require a different level of rigor. To secure funding and scale ventures, you need a system built to handle complex compliance, track technical milestones, and satisfy the rigorous reporting demands of public partners.

Join us for an exclusive look inside Velocity, a Michigan SmartZone and public-private partnership driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and defense.

In this session, we’ll break down the operating model that helps Velocity support over 100 clients and attract $19.2M in regional investments.

Whether you manage a university lab, a public-private partnership, or a specialized accelerator, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for scaling high-tech innovation.

Live Webinar + Q&A

How to Run High-Tech Incubation in a Public-Private Partnership

Join us live
Recorded on
Wednesday
,
February
04
at
2:00 pm
,
2026

High-tech and defense incubators require a different level of rigor. To secure funding and scale ventures, you need a system built to handle complex compliance, track technical milestones, and satisfy the rigorous reporting demands of public partners.

Join us for an exclusive look inside Velocity, a Michigan SmartZone and public-private partnership driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and defense.

In this session, we’ll break down the operating model that helps Velocity support over 100 clients and attract $19.2M in regional investments.

Whether you manage a university lab, a public-private partnership, or a specialized accelerator, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for scaling high-tech innovation.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • Manage Complex Pipelines: Streamline the rigorous application and vetting process for critical and sensitiveventures.
  • Track Technical Milestones: Monitor startup growth from ideation to exit using the "Momentum" framework.
  • Automate Compliance Reporting: Effortlessly capture the high-stakes data required by government and public partners.

Our Panel

Our Panel

Molly King
VP, Head of Clients
Economic Impact Catalyst

Molly has spent eight years supporting entrepreneurial communities nationwide. At EIC, she helps local leaders scale their impact through systems and tools—believing that strong ecosystems fuel thriving small businesses.

Taylor Sherbine
Economic Development Consultant
Economic Impact Catalyst

Taylor is a strategist with deep experience supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems. Previously at CO.STARTERS, she coached effective small business support and program delivery, and at Epicenter Memphis she led community-building initiatives that energized the local startup scene.

Paula Macpherson
Executive Director
Velocity

A lifelong resident with deep roots in the community, Paula leads Velocity’s mission to drive economic growth and build an environment where innovative startups can succeed.

Meghan Hubbs
Small Business Program Manager
Velocity

In her role as Small Business Program Manager., Meghan manages Velocity's critical support programs, with a focus on connecting small business owners with mentors, funding, and the resources they need to thrive.

In this session, you will learn how to:

  • Manage Complex Pipelines: Streamline the rigorous application and vetting process for critical and sensitiveventures.
  • Track Technical Milestones: Monitor startup growth from ideation to exit using the "Momentum" framework.
  • Automate Compliance Reporting: Effortlessly capture the high-stakes data required by government and public partners.

Why attend an EIC Webinar?

Our webinars are created for anyone invested in building stronger communities through entrepreneurship. We are a national leader in helping economic development organizations create inclusive, data-driven ecosystems that support small businesses through sustainable growth.

We work hard to ensure each webinar features insights, real-world case studies, and proven strategies used in over 100 markets to expand access to capital, improve resource coordination, and foster equitable economic development.

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How to Run High-Tech Incubation in a Public-Private Partnership

High-tech and defense incubators require a different level of rigor. To secure funding and scale ventures, you need a system built to handle complex compliance, track technical milestones, and satisfy the rigorous reporting demands of public partners.

Join us for an exclusive look inside Velocity, a Michigan SmartZone and public-private partnership driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and defense.

In this session, we’ll break down the operating model that helps Velocity support over 100 clients and attract $19.2M in regional investments.

Whether you manage a university lab, a public-private partnership, or a specialized accelerator, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for scaling high-tech innovation.

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How to Run High-Tech Incubation in a Public-Private Partnership

See how Velocity manages 100+ high-tech ventures and $19M in investments with streamlined compliance and reporting.

About this Resource

High-tech and defense incubators require a different level of rigor. To secure funding and scale ventures, you need a system built to handle complex compliance, track technical milestones, and satisfy the rigorous reporting demands of public partners.

Join us for an exclusive look inside Velocity, a Michigan SmartZone and public-private partnership driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and defense.

In this session, we’ll break down the operating model that helps Velocity support over 100 clients and attract $19.2M in regional investments.

Whether you manage a university lab, a public-private partnership, or a specialized accelerator, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for scaling high-tech innovation.

How to Run High-Tech Incubation in a Public-Private Partnership

See how Velocity manages 100+ high-tech ventures and $19M in investments with streamlined compliance and reporting.

About this Resource

High-tech and defense incubators require a different level of rigor. To secure funding and scale ventures, you need a system built to handle complex compliance, track technical milestones, and satisfy the rigorous reporting demands of public partners.

Join us for an exclusive look inside Velocity, a Michigan SmartZone and public-private partnership driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and defense.

In this session, we’ll break down the operating model that helps Velocity support over 100 clients and attract $19.2M in regional investments.

Whether you manage a university lab, a public-private partnership, or a specialized accelerator, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for scaling high-tech innovation.