UNIVERSITY SUPPORT TO TECHNOSTARTERS' BUSINESS MODELS

Entrepreneurs need to develop a business model that gives them a logic framework on how to develop their business idea and make money out of it. Some starters get in touch with academics, searching for their help to prepare and implement their business intentions. The aim of this article is to outline the collaboration between academic researchers and entrepreneurs, especially in developing the entrepreneur's business model. A review of business models is given and an example of a collaboration of Rousse University's Entrepreneurship Center with a small company that uses biomass for renewable energy production.