Incubation Resources: Becton Dickinson Biotechnology Incubator

Incubator Name: Becton Dickinson Biotechnology Incubator

Address: 21 Davis Drive, P.O. Box 12016, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2016

Phone/Fax: 919 313 6121/919 313 6400

Year Established: 1998

Type of Organization: For-profit

Contact Person: Jim Down jim_a_down@bd.com or Preston Linn preston_linn@bd.com

Overview: We are striving to make early biotechnology endeavors succeed by helping them in all aspects of technology development. Whether it is funding, helping with the business plan, or collaborating with the company, we want to succeed along with the company! Experiencing the power of Incubation and Collaboration is our goal.

Strategic Relationships: R&D Collaborations; Strategic alliances; Marketing, Manufacturing, and Distribution opportunities.

Industries Served:Drug and Vaccine Delivery; Biosensors; Information Technology (including - medicine); Cellular and Tissue Engineering. Potential Incubated Company must be working in a strategic interest area to BD with a strong IP position. Typically, the length of stay in this Incubator is 6 months to a maximimum of 2 years.

Special Notes/Restrictions:Incubated company must be working in an area of interest to Becton Dickinson. Current maximum occupancy length is 2 years. Average length is 6 months to 2 years.

Types of Programs/Services Available:
Space: Wetlab, office, and carrels are offered. Typical Wetlab space is 360 square feet. We also offer meeting rooms, cafeteria facilities, CAE rapid prototyping, safety, pilot plant facilities, animal facility, library, and remote audio and video capabilities. We also have specialized equipment and laboratory space that can be accessed.

Funding: Seed investments; equity investments; R&D Funding; Licensing payments

Educational Resources: Access to library and Information center and services.

Administrative/Technology: Central Reception desk; security; safety; shared copiers; and areas that are easily fited with secure computer and telephone access. We also are intersted in creative ways of leveraging equipment, space, people, and other resources.

Other: Possible access to BD laboratory equipment and space.

Additional Notes: N/A

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