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UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER: At the Intersection of Innovation and Entrepreneurship . 1,400 US companies in the biotech sector; Half of them based based between DC & Boston including Philadelphia, New Jersey & New York + 80% US pharma companies. About the Science Center .
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UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER: At the Intersection of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
1,400 US companies in the biotech sector; Half of them based based between DC & Boston including Philadelphia, New Jersey & New York + 80% US pharma companies
About the Science Center • A private, non-profit, technology-based economic development organization • Mission is to strengthen the region’s life sciences and technology sectors • Oldest and largest urban research park in the US - established in 1963 • Runs programs for companies and academic research institutions across the region The Science Center transcends government and geographic boundaries
Port Incubator Facilities • 5,200 m2 of incubation space • Furnished offices and fully equipped wet and dry laboratories • Meeting and conference rooms • Reception and mail services • Business facilities (fax, copier, printers) • Broadband connectivity and onsite IT network support • Shared lab equipment • Significant tax advantages • Flexible and affordable leasing terms
More than just great facilities • Programs: Regular academic & business development seminars • Networking events: social and professional networking events • Access to universities and clinical resources: through the Scientific Advisory Committee, representing the senior research administrators of the region’s research institutions • Funding: home to, or partners with, the region’s major angel and venture investment groups
The Power of Regional Partnerships A responsive, reliable, and innovative partner
Residents and Alumni are Indicators of Success FROPIX The Science Center is the birthplace of 350 companies now employing 15,000 people and producing $9 billion in annual revenues for the region
Conditions & Costs: • Avoir son siège en RégionWallonne • Etre active dans le secteur biotech • l’entreprisedisposera d’un bureau meublé et équipé • l’entreprise aura accès à tous les services du Science Center • l’entreprises’engage à déléguer un représentantmandatésur place pendant toute la période de référence (MIN 3 mois, MAX 1 an) • COUT = € 1.250 par trimestre (hors telecom & services spécialisés)
Alumni From WALLONIA: EUROGENTEC DIAGENODE N-SIDE INTRACO CONSULTING