Phase Zero plan unveiled today to help local entrepreneurs

November 14, 2011 at 2:36p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — Local entrepreneurs and emerging businesses will have a little extra assistance when it comes to securing federal grants.

The Youngstown Business Incubator, Youngstown State University and The Raymond John Wean Foundation today announced an initiative called Phase Zero that will provide new businesses with capital for data gathering, lab testing, research analysis and other preliminary work necessary to apply for government grants.

“This means more business and more jobs for the Valley,” said YSU President Cynthia Anderson.

Phaze Zero will provide up to $5,000 — funded by the Wean Foundation and YSU — for preliminary studies that are required to apply for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grants.

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