Sid Martin Biotech Incubator

Detailed profiles of Florida Bioscience Companies.

Florida Biotech 2008 ~ State of the Industry

An overview of Biotechnology in Florida

Events

10th Annual Southeastern BIO Investor Forum

December 4 - 5, 2008
The Breakers
Palm Beach, FL

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BioFine Cluster Conference
December 2 - 3, 2008
Sanibel Island, FL

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A Celebration
of Innovation:
Showcase 2009
April 14, 2009
Hilton UF Conference Center
Gainesville, FL

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Inside the Incubator

Our Brochure

Welcome to the Incubator!

The University of Florida’s Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator is a pioneer in bio-business incubation and a unique component of UF’s successful commercialization efforts (Business Week). To date, our companies have received $300 million of investment and $100 million in grant awards.

International Recognition

Our program placed 2nd in an international competition for 2007 Technology Incubator of the Year. Our 40,000 square foot customized facility features 22 wet labs, $1 million of shared equipment, an animal facility, fermentation facility, and climate controlled greenhouse. We focus on assisting companies with introductions to experienced management and investor groups.

A Leader in Florida’s Growing Bioscience Industry

In 2007 we launched Florida BioDatabase, a free, comprehensive, online database with information on all Florida biotech and bio-medical device companies. Sixteen percent of all Florida bioscience companies have been admitted to our incubation program.