Texas A&M University

Bioscience Business Accelerator

If you represent an emerging life science technology company, this is your
opportunity to collaborate with a top-tier research university and establish
your presence on campus, in our dedicated Business Accelerator space.

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Mission

The Texas A&M Bioscience Business Accelerator is designed to:

Encourage Growth

Encourage the growth of startup companies in the bioscience sector.

Train Professionals

Train and meet the needs of scientists, technicians, and other professionals in the biosciences.

Optimize Capital

Allow biomedical device companies to optimize their capital and obtain maximal value for research dollars.

Innovation and Collaboration

Serve as a key resource for industry personnel seeking innovation and collaborative research opportunities with strategic partners.

Speed Up the Commercialization Process

By leasing space in the Texas A&M Bioscience Business Accelerator, located in the Texas A&M
Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS) facility, you will maximize your access to comprehensive
research services and product development support—from inception through clinical trials.

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Included with Lease

  • Office furnishings
  • Use of conference rooms and auditorium
  • Utilities (excluding any special utility needs)
  • Secure Key Access
  • Shared reception services
  • Janitorial services
  • Use of kitchen and dining area
  • Mailbox with dedicated street address

Take advantage of shared infrastructure and services such as:

  • Conference rooms and meeting spaces
  • Reception and mail services
  • Training facilities
  • 150-seat auditorium

Access other university amenities (at additional cost)

  • Communications, IT, and network support services
  • Laboratory services, including access to TIPS imaging core: Siemens 3 Tesla MRI with C-arm, 128 slice PET/CT, digital radiography, echocardiography, and fixed cardiac cath lab with 3-D capabilities.
  • Parking in adjacent TIPS parking lot

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Apply online at the form below, or submit lease applications to: mattfry@tamu.edu or by mail

ATTN: Matt Fry
Accelerator Application
Texas A&M University
1112 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-1112

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Standard Lease Terms

Standard leasing terms are available for one year of occupancy, with the possibility of annual renewal for two additional years at modest rate increases. Annual renewal consideration is subject to tenants achieving mutually-agreeable technical and business development milestones during their previous lease term.

Business and technology services are designed to allow tenants to graduate from the accelerator within three years. Graduates are encouraged to expand operations into available space in the adjacent Texas A&M University Research Park.

Rental rates are variable based on the growth stage of the applicant and level of engagement between the applicant and the A&M System. Preference will be given to new business ventures and to those companies actively engaging the Texas A&M research community

Evaluation Criteria

Tenants are selected based on anticipated growth and potential to provide economic benefit to Texas and the Research Valley, as well as create opportunities for members of the A&M System; Texas A&M faculty, researchers, and students; and local businesses.

Applications are evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Legal status
  • Biotechnology-based product or
    service
  • Growth potential/economic
    benefits
  • Business plan
  • Physical requirements
  • Financial capacity
For more information

Contact

Matt Fry

Associate Vice President Office of the Vice President for Research Division of Research