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The Hunt for Incubator Space for a ‘Small
Biotech’ in the Triangle,NC
Sean EkinsCollaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Moving out of the garage and into a lab?
I have worked in less space than this for 5 years I have funding and can grow
http://www.retireat21.com/blog/10-companies-started-garages
What do I need as a virtual Biotech..now and later Shared lab space to weigh out compounds for
shipping to CRO Perhaps a chemistry hood, biology
hood..ultimately would like to do in vitro experiments, analytical resources
Small office of own – room for 2 people could add a few more + interns
Fast Internet Security – space to grow Business mentoring + connections to VC, Angels Sense of community
A Major Biotech state that wants more major companies
North Carolina is home to more than 600 bioscience companies that directly employ more than 63,000 people..
Great quality of life, plenty of space but what about start up labs..
What about the Triangle
…No lab
A Popular Incubator..
Offices and labs?
Other…
UNC
For UNC spinouts or companies collaborating with UNC scientists
NC State
Open to companies outside of NC State
Do not have to have collaborators
Duke Appears
to not have an incubator lab?
Other states have affordable labs e.g. CA - LA
CA -Pasadena
CA – San Diego
MI
MA
MA
NY
NY
CT
IL
MD
Take home message
Most of incubators in NC are set up for bigger companies
Getting people to respond is hard, slow If we want to grow small companies why is it so
difficult Infrastructure is not as well developed as MA, CA Need to inspire more people to start companies NC needs to provide resources
What if I could work here in Fuquay Varina? I live 30 min from RTP, Raleigh 50+ min from Chapel Hill and Durham Why commute?
What if I found a building here and turned it into an incubator?
Would I be able to attract others to the area?
