Incubator & Accelerator
Discovery District Biotech Incubator
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About
The Discovery District Biotech Incubator offers early-stage biotech and life sciences startups in South Dakota access to customized lab and office spaces, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and a supportive funding environment, fostering collaboration and growth in a thriving ecosystem.
Benefits
- 💰 Financial Support
- Access to a supportive funding environment with longer funding cycles.
- 🏢 Office Space
- Provision of core and customized spaces for laboratories and offices.
- 🌐 Network Access
- Opportunities to connect with key legislators and industry leaders.
- 📈 Business Support
- Support for early-stage business development and collaboration.
- 🚀 Growth Potential
- Potential to create 2,800 jobs in the region over the next 25 years.
- 🌟 Policy Support
- Increased attention from national security on biotech may lead to more supportive policies.
Eligibility Criteria
- 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
- Open to startups located in South Dakota, particularly in the Sioux Falls area.
- 🏢 Legal Status
- Must be a legally registered company in the biotech or life sciences sector.
- 💼 Business Stage
- Targeted at early-stage biotech and life sciences companies.
- 🌱 Industry Focus
- Must be involved in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or agricultural technology.
- 👥 Collaboration Requirement
- Encouraged to collaborate with other businesses and stakeholders in the Discovery District ecosystem.
Participation Commitments
- 📍 Physical Presence
- Must establish a presence in the Discovery District in Sioux Falls.
- 💵 Application Process
- Engagement with the South Dakota University Discovery District for application details.
- ⏰ Time Commitment
- Commitment to participate in the local biotech ecosystem and events.
- 🎤 Collaboration Requirement
- Must engage in collaborative efforts with other startups and organizations in the area.
Target Region
Open to startups in South Dakota, especially Sioux Falls
Target Sector
Focused on biotechnology and life sciences
South Dakota University Discovery District, South Dakota Biotech Association