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WKU Center for Research and Development

WKU Center for Research and Development. Facility purchased about 11 years ago 285,000 square feet total enclosed space Continuous renovation and space upgrade “What goes on in there?”. WKU Center for Research and Development. Applied Research Laboratories

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WKU Center for Research and Development

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  1. WKU Center for Research and Development Facility purchased about 11 years ago 285,000 square feet total enclosed space Continuous renovation and space upgrade “What goes on in there?”

  2. WKU Center for Research and Development Applied Research Laboratories Institute for Combustion Science and Environmental Technology (ICSET) Applied Physics Institute (API) Non-Destructive Analysis Center (NOVA Center) Advanced Materials Institute (AMI) Thermal Analysis Laboratory Cyber Defense Laboratory High Performance Computing Center (HPCC) Coming soon: Food Science and Waters labs “What about those other rooms?’

  3. WKU Center for Research and Development WKU Small Business Accelerator 35,000 square feet devoted to new business start-ups 300, 600 and 1200 square foot suites available Access to experienced business executives Reception area, conference rooms, Wi-Fi Modest rent to encourage business success Target technology and knowledge-based start-ups Average 15 client companies Room to grow right here in Bowling Green

  4. WKU Center for Research and Development Central Region Innovation and Commercialization Center State-sponsored program to support high-tech start-ups Grants, loans, equity investment + mentorship Help with SBIR/STTR research applications Kentucky will match your SBIR/STTR grant! Sponsors annual “Buck$ for Bright Ideas” contest Leadership of CRICC is shared with the Center for R&D

  5. WKU Center for Research and Development Central Region Innovation and Commercialization Center State divided into 10 regions; CRICC has 21 counties

  6. WKU Center for Research and Development Small Business Development Center Federal Economic Development program run through state offices Assist entrepreneurs to start new businesses Help existing small businesses grow Provide training in accounting, QuickBooks, spreadsheets, business planning Business Plan development Help clients get SBA bank loans Work with all types of businesses, including retail

  7. WKU Center for Research and Development Companies that rent space at the Center Dell Heathco Halton HyGreen Sensora Hitcents Lost River Data Center Big Lots (last and only retailer)

  8. WKU Center for Research and Development Last but not least: WKU Student Business Accelerator

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