Discovery District Biotech Incubator

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

• Open to startups located in South Dakota, particularly in the Sioux Falls area
• Must be a legally registered company in the biotech or life sciences sector
• Targeted at early-stage biotech and life sciences companies
• Must be involved in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or agricultural technology
• Encouraged to collaborate with other businesses and stakeholders in the Discovery District ecosystem

Participation Commitments

• Must establish a presence in the Discovery District in Sioux Falls
• Engagement with the South Dakota University Discovery District for application details
• Commitment to participate in the local biotech ecosystem and events
• 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