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Included in your residence space: 

• Loading dock, sprinkler system, keycard security with cameras, 24-hour access for resident clients
• Over $1.5 million in shared scientific equipment for your use, plus a lab manager available for equipment training
• Chemical fume hood in all labs, certified annually
• BSL-2 Bio-safety cabinets in all labs, certified annually
• Single-pass air in lab areas with 12x per hour air exchange
• 110v to 480v 3-phase electrical service
• 270 kW natural gas generator backup for dedicated circuits
• In-house air, vacuum, gas to labs
• In-house DI water to all labs, monitored daily
• Ultra-pure water in central location
• Autoclaves (3) – installed large wall unit, floor model, bench top
• Ultra-low temperature freezer room (generator back-up with separate HVAC)
• 8,000 sq. ft. small animal facility
• 21,000 sq. ft. large animal facility
• 2 climate-controlled greenhouses with mudroom, seedling growth chamber & hot room
• Access to University of Florida IACUC and animal care services
• Hazardous waste pickup management
• Lab reviews and safety classes through the University’s Environmental Health and Safety unit
• Access to advanced instrumentation, scientific expertise, and services at reduced rates through UF’s campus-based Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR), Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF), and Major Analytical Instrumentation Center (MAIC).
• Conference room (seats 12-15) & Training Room (seats up to 30)
• Showers and break room

The following criteria reflect the “minimum” requirements for consideration for admission into UF Innovate | Sid Martin.  Meeting these criteria is no guarantee of admission; after a full application and business concept statement are received, the Advisory Board will meet to discuss further action.  Generally, you will receive an answer within a two-week period from Management and/or the Advisory Board.  These criteria are provided only as a guideline for application.

• The applicant’s technology is well-protected and exclusive, without any existing interferences or infringements.
• The applicant’s technology is focused on a potential commercial application.
• The applicant has adequate capitalization (in the bank) to provide for six (6) months of viable operation and a plan for further financial stability; can pay at least six (6) months of rent to the Incubator; and has a viable financial plan for the company.
• The applicant’s business plan (or business concept) addresses the following:
  • Potential markets & their size
  • Growth potential for each product line
  • Financial pro formas
  • Personnel growth & acquisition plan for the next three (3) years
  • Exit strategies and how those will be accomplished
  • The economic development potential for the State of Florida and the state of the business, plan and exit strategy
• The applicant’s management has sufficient technical expertise in the field.
• The applicant demonstrates the appropriate mix of qualified personnel in market management, financial management and employee management.
• The applicant supports & enhances the educational mission of the University of Florida & its affiliates
  • Through hiring or internships, or
  • Through board membership, or
  • Through licensing or acquisition of services
• The applicant fits within the operational model of the facility, including: Space requirements (less than 4,000 sf), timely rent payment, insurance, equipment or facility requirements, and any other requirements as deemed necessary by the Director.
• The applicant does not exceed space available or does not need special arrangements that cannot be supplied.

Contact us with any questions you may have.

Be sure to note the Form Confirmation Number that appears when the application is completed. (You’ll include that number on the mailed check.)

Please make checks payable to “UFRF: and mail to UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech, 12085 Research Drive, Alachua, FL 32615.