November 6, 2008

State of the Art Wet Lab Opening
Suitable for technology companies, including biotech

UCONN’s Technology Incubation Program (TIP) has one wet lab opening at Storrs, the main campus of the University of Connecticut, and one in Farmington, at the UCONN Health Center.

Entrepreneurs often find the most difficult task for them is getting their idea in motion. The UCONN Technology Incubation Program (TIP) gives entrepreneurial companies a chance to mobilize their idea by giving them a home and support through the University of Connecticut. By leveraging university technologies and facilities, we enhance chances of success of early stage start-up companies, educational and research opportunities for students and faculty, revenue for the university, as well as economic development to the state.

By joining the TIP, the start-up company will benefit from getting access to the resources of a world class university.

Lab Description

In Storrs, the labs are located in the Bio Science complex on the main University of Connecticut campus that houses most Schools and Colleges. At this location the TIP offers new state of the art lab space.

In Farmington, the incubator is located on the campus of the UCONN Health Center, which makes it a great choice for medical related applications.

Size: approximately 500 square feet of lab space with a 100 square feet adjoining office at Storrs, and between 160 and 310 square feet of lab space for Farmington with 70 square feet of office space.

Equipment: fume hoods, sinks and a shared cold room

Utilities: hot, cold and DI water, gas, vacuum and compressed air. Multiple power outlets including 110 and 220V (accommodating single-phase or three-phase equipment up to 208 max). Phone and IT jacks provided as well as redundant power.

Typical Room features: benches, shelves, cabinets and windows in the lab space. Desk, bookshelves and windows in the office. There also is a large equipment area.

Rate: $20 per square foot annually at Storrs and $12 at Farmington, with a $2 increase per square foot per year. Heat and electrical included.

Other amenities:

* Business support
* Access to a network of service providers
* Environmental health and safety services including waste removal
* Online and physical access to the UCONN libraries 
* Access to other equipment in faculty labs can be arranged
* Use of Bioservices and other service centers available at reasonable costs
* Use of conference rooms, fax and copier
* Teleconferencing capacity
* Animal facilities based on space available and faculty collaboration

Also available:

* Office and dry lab space available in Storrs at the Depot Campus, with rate starting at $14.50 per square foot per year.

For more information please call Alexandra Litor-Li 860-486-3001 (alexandra.li@uconn.edu) or Rita Zangari 860-486-3010 (rita.zangari@uconn.edu).

You can also visit us online at http://www.tip.uconn.edu.