— Step Five

Get Technical

Plot out final engineering, operational, and financial details and implement. There are numerous local public – and many private – supports for this stage.

For example, reach out to your local Ben Franklin Technology Partner for technical and financial support, or your PREP Network Coordinator for help navigating a range of local economic development aids (e.g. siting, export assistance, financial assistance).

Jump to Knowledge Bank

Common actions in Get Technical are listed below; jump to Knowledge Bank for examples of how companies advance them.

Create a Detailed Technical Plan with Engineers

Prototype to De-Risk Implementation

Buy & Install the Equipment

Develop Safety Protocols & Procedures and Prepare Staff

Develop Models & Simulations to Visualize Layout & Functionality

Finalize Your Financial Approach

Develop, Test & Debug Software & Control Systems

Gradually Transition in Technology (Allowing Time for Staff to Adapt)

Key Resources for Get Technical

Choose your primary county (or counties) of operations to find key local resources that are available to support you in "Get Technical".

    • Counties of Operation

    Organization
    Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

    Reach Out For
    Strategy Planning, Navigation of Resources, Economic Development Expertise

    Organization
    STORMWERX at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

    Reach Out For
    Technical Expertise, Talent

    The Next Step

    04 Get Ready: Floor
    06 Get Better