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LSU Louisiana Business and Technology Center (LBTC)
Louisiana State University Business and Technology Center (LBTC) is a part of the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University  that aims to enhance the development and support of both new and pre-existing small businesses in the state of Louisiana. In an effort to help these small businesses thrive, LBTC provide the grounds for support in areas of technological applications to further Louisiana’s economic development.

LBTC Partners
LBTC Partners with the following organizations:


 * Association of University Research Parks (AURP)
 * Federal Labs Consortium (FLC)
 * Louisiana Business Incubation Association (LBIA)
 * Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
 * Louisiana Emerging Technology Center
 * Louisiana Fund I
 * Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA)
 * LSU Research & Economic Development
 * LSU System Research & Technology Foundation
 * National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)
 * Stennis Space Center
 * United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA)

Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is an organization established in Louisiana that aims to increase the state’s quality of life, as well as, its economic opportunity. The mission of this organization is “To lead economic development for the state of Louisiana.” Louisiana Economic Development dedicates its knowledgeable professionals to the state’s future to help small businesses find the resources necessary to be successful and make profits.



LED is located: 1051 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5239 800.450.8115 | 225.342.3000

LBTC Student Incubator
LTBC Student Incubator is an environment specifically created for success on Lousiana State University's campus that supports students’ dreams of starting and owning their own business. It provides a business like atmosphere necessary for student’s to succeed. LTBC has successfully helped more than 500 entrepreneurs make their business dreams a reality. The student incubator has the support of The LBTC staff, LSU Flores MBA graduate assistants, the LBTC Advisory Board, and volunteers from the business community.

LBTC staff and LSU Flores MBA graduate assistants provide:
 * Consulting on business feasibility
 * Business planning
 * Marketing
 * Financial modeling
 * Help find funding for viable business models

LBTC Student Incubator Services
LBTC Student Incubator provide the following services:

* Shared workspace * Meeting/Conference Rooms * Access to Computer and Copier * Professional Building Management * Packaging and Shipping Services * Basic Utilities * Internet Access * Janitorial Service * Building Security * Convenient Parking * Access to A/V Presentation Equipment * Professional Receptionist * Management Assistance * Technology Transfer Assistance * Photocopying & Duplicating Services * Access to Library & Information Sources * Facsimile Availability
 * Small business incubation services:
 * Management assistance and small business counseling services
 * Assistance in developing business plans, marketing plans, business skills, and strategies
 * Financial analysis and education on accessing capital
 * Entrepreneurial education and training
 * Referral to fee-based professional and advisor resources
 * A network of University, community, and business professionals