The key to the Connect model is to set up strategic alliances with the private and public sector organisations involved in the creation and development of high growth businesses.  This includes Universities, Colleges, RDA’s, existing corporate companies, deliverers of public sector funded initiatives, VC’s, business angels, consultants, mentors, Chambers of Commerce, sub-regional organisations etc.  The network is very complex and beyond the understanding of most individuals and perhaps particularly entrepreneurs trying to develop an existing new business idea.  Connect endeavours to put the network in place so that entrepreneurs can be quickly and effectively directed to the most suitable source of information and resources.  Connect also believes in adopting some formality in their referrals to be able to monitor the quantity, quality and effectiveness of the network.