This strategic collaboration will further advance Gainesville’s Innovation District and bring it closer to achieving its identity as a bastion of progress.

The district currently serves as the home of UF Innovate | The Hub – with more than 80 businesses (ranging from startups to publicly-traded corporations), various restaurants, and residential and mixed-use buildings. The area has long been identified as one of Gainesville’s key opportunities for regional economic impact and development.

UF President Ben Sasse says the project demonstrates just how committed the city of Gainesville is to creating a vibrant space for economic growth.

“The nation’s No. 1 public university needs a top-flight community as a partner, and this project demonstrates just how committed Gainesville is to charting a bright future of innovation, job creation and economic impact,” Sasse said. “If we’re all pulling oars together, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish.” 

Brian Crawford Concept Companies CEO said it’s great to have a biotech company in Alachua.

“The fact that they’ve chosen Alachua with their first building and to expand with their second building is truly the strength of our ecosystem, the strength of what our state has to offer and we’re looking forward to many more companies growing in this area and also potentially relocating in this area.”