About the program
The Sierra Accelerator for Growth & Entrepreneurship (SAGE) creates opportunity for tech entrepreneurs in Nevada, providing expertise to help companies secure funding from the U.S. small business innovation research grant programs.
SAGE is a public-private partnership offered through the University of Nevada, Reno’s office of Enterprise & Innovation and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Economic Development. SAGE provides onsite training, webinars and one-on-one assistance.
Personnel and leadership
University of Nevada, Reno
Grace Chou, Ph.D.
SAGE Director
Chief Innovation & Commercialization Officer
Cara Baird
Technology Manager, Enterprise & Innovation
Jo Sumrall
Administrative Coordinator, Enterprise & Innovation
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bo Bernhard, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President of Economic Development
Kegan McMullan, MBA
SAGE South Coordinator