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Business Incubators

This is a list of links to major business incubators in the United States. Choose a letter from the alphabet to move right to incubators, the names of which start with that letter.

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8ninths
Incubators: Former Mircosoft developers William Lai and Adam Sheppard created 8ninths, an incubator that invests up to $250,000 in web-based software ventures that can be validated and grown. 8ninths specailizes in incubating companies start-ups who have disruptive technology. Located in Seattle, Washington.
http://8ninths.com/manifesto/

Advanced Technology Development Center
Incubators: The Advanced Technology Development Center exists to help technology-based entrepreneurs who reside in Georgia. Within the Center's mission of supporting technology business is an educational component - to help provide the starting point for the entrepreneurial novice to begin climbing the steep learning curve that, in time, can produce a competitive technology business. Located in Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.atdc.org/

Appalachian Center for Economic Networks
Incubators: The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) is a community-based economic development organization. ACEnet's purpose is to work with others in the area to create a healthy regional economy with many successful businesses and good jobs. ACEnet's goal is for people with low incomes to move out of poverty permanently through employment or business ownership. Located in Athens, Ohio.
http://www.acenetworks.org/

Applied Process Engineering Laboratory
Incubators: The Applied Process Engineering Laboratory is a state-of-the-art technology business startup center with engineering and manufacturing scale space as well as wet labs, bio labs, and business startup space. You can start up your business, plug in your prototype or pilot plant to our utilities, services, and permits and be up and running. You can develop and validate your new ideas in their labs and test spaces. They supply process and hood off gas, compressed air, vacuum, water and power. They also have air & water discharge permits, a waste storage permit and a RCRA R&D permit. Located in Richland, Washington.
http://www.apel.org/

Arizona Technology Incubator
Incubators: The Arizona Technology Incubator is a community sponsored non-profit Arizona corporation dedicated to nurturing the growth of start-up and emerging high technology businesses. The Incubator's mission is to create new businesses and jobs that are vital to Arizona's economic development. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
http://www.accessarizona.com/community/groups/ati/index.html

Augusta-Richmond County Small Business Incubator (ARCSBI)
Incubators: The mission of the Augusta-Richmond County Small Business Incubator (ARCSBI) is to foster regional economic development by supporting entrepreneurs and small/disadvantaged businesses to rapidly commercialize technology-based products, processes or systems.
The ARCSBI is specifically designed to provide assistance to technology-based entrepreneurs with an emphasis on research and development and manufacturing businesses. Of special interest are those entrepreneurs who offer a product or service that has the potential to help create new jobs, show high-growth potential, and can enhance economic development efforts of this region. Located in Augusta, Georgia.
http://www.arcsbi.com/

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Incubators: Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a statewide network that fosters innovation to stimulate Pennsylvania's economic growth and prosperity. Operating regionally with four centers strategically located throughout the Commonwealth, Ben Franklin Technology Partners brings together the best of Pennsylvania's people, ideas and technology to serve as a catalyst for advancing the state's knowledge-based economy.
By providing knowledge and capital, development and application of new products, technologies, and ideas among entrepreneurs and established companies is supported. The group partners with educators, investors, professional service providers, and community, government, industry and labor leaders to help these companies succeed. The result: the creation and retention of good jobs, the successful development of promising start-ups, the growth of established companies, new approaches to community challenges, and a strong economic climate for Pennsylvania.
http://www.benfranklin.org/

BioInnovations Gateway
BioInnovations Gateway provides subsidized laboratory space to business tenants. These spaces share state-of-the-art equipment with Salt Lake Community College and Granite Technical Institute students. BioInnovations is seeking prerevenue biotech firms. BioInnovations helps local students work at interns for accepted business tenets. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
http://www.biosquare.org/

Biomedical Biotechnology Center
Incubators: The Biomedical Biotechnology Center (BBC) was established as a formal outgrowth of the interest in promoting Arkansas’ biotechnology industry. The College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) established the BBC to maximize industrial interaction with the University of Arkansas faculty, as well as to facilitate both technology transfer and the creation of start-up, biotech companies. The BBC is the hub connecting the intensive basic research to industry in order to advance Arkansan scientific and economic development. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
http://uamsbiotech.com/

BioSquare
BioSquare is Boston's leading biomedical research and business address. BioSquare combines state-of-the-art, built-to-suit research facilities with comprehensive tenant amenities and services all in one convenient campus covering 14 acres and offering over 2.5 million square feet of new laboratory and office space. Recently, BioSquare also opened a new, state-of-the-art life sciences incubator facility designed to serve the unique needs of promising start-up level biomedical research companies. BioSquare is directly adjacent to the Boston University Medical Campus and Boston Medical Center.
http://www.biosquare.org/

Border Environmental Commerce Alliance - BECA
Incubators: The mission of the Border Environmental Commerce Alliance (BECA) is to assist and promote environmental product and service businesses, to support the development and commercialization of environmentally-sustainable technologies, and to attract and incentivize companies utilizing environmentally friendly processes (including pollution prevention technologies) through successful public/private regionally-based partnerships. The BECA advances U.S./Mexico border area economic development and environmental protection through these cutting-edge business assistance initiatives. Located in Chula Vista, CA.
http://www.beca.net.html

Business Center of Decatur
Incubators: The Business Center of Decatur is a business incubator in which a number of new and growing businesses operate with affordable rents, shared office services and access to professional, technical and financial assistance during early, critical stages of development. Located in Decatur, Illinois.
http://www.decaturcenter.com/bcod1.htm

Business Cluster Development
Incubators: The Business Cluster Development (BCD) was created to assist communities in developing incubators or Business Clusters and to help start-up businesses to obtain inexpensive space, services, and management assistance. BCD uses an innovative model which utilizes donated facilities and furniture to provide low-cost and rapid creation of incubators. Located in West Altadena, California.
http://www.clusterdevelopment.com/

Business Innovation Center — Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Incubators: The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence is dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and self-determination in entrepreneurial economic development through the exploration and implementation of innovative concepts of enterprise stimulation, start up and growth. Located in Mobile, Alabama.
http://www.ceebic.org/

Business Resource Center
Incubators: The Business Resource Center is an organized effort to bring together new and existing organizations and programs to provide support systems that promote successful development of business. Designed to meet the needs of just about anyone who owns a small business or is interested in starting a business, the Business Resource Center houses several business assistance programs at the same location. Located in Waco, Texas.
http://www.brc-waco.com/

Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County
Incubators: The mission of the Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County is to support regional economic revitalization by assisting in the development of start-up and early stage high technology firms. The Center is dedicated to the development of high technology firms through business management assistance, technical assistance, and the coordination of available financial resources. Located in Burbank, California.
http://www.labtc.org/

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Capital Factory
Incubators: The Capital Factory is comprised of 20 seasonsed and successful entrepreneurs who select five start-ups. For ten weeks, the Captial Factory will give free office space, legal advice, and help from twenty entrepreneurs. The Captial Factory seeks seed-stage companies, specializing in technology. Located in Austin, Texas.
http://www.capitalfactory.com/

Carbondale Technology Transfer Center
Incubators: The mission of the Carbondale Technology Transfer Center (CTTC) is to create new jobs as well as new opportunities for a whole new generation of Carbondale workers. The CTTC has diverse,far-reaching benefits to add to your bottom line.
The Center takes pride in providing its tenants and clients access to professional business, financial and technological expertise and resources that, in turn, can assist them in the development of their new businesses and products. In addition, the CTTC is committed to reach out to the Carbondale community at large to support the existing business community, to encourage the launching of new businesses and to generate new tenants for the Center. Located in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.
http://www.4cttc.org/

Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Incubators: The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence is dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and self-determination in Entrepreneurial Economic Development through the exploration and implementation of innovative concepts of enterprise stimulation, start-up and growth.
Established in 1993, The Center is a major expansion of the Business Innovation Center--Mobile, Alabama's Business Incubator--and the entrepreneurial training and assistance programs which have been housed at the BIC since its inception in 1986. The BIC is under the joint sponsorship of the City of Mobile, the County of Mobile and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.ceebic.org/

Center for Environmental Sciences and Technology Management
Incubators: The Center for Environmental Sciences and Technology Management's High-Technology Business Incubator provides attractive, flexible office and laboratory space for start-up companies in high-technology fields such as: microelectronics, telecommunications, atmospherics, analytical material, computers, thin films and new materials, semiconductors and photonics. Located in Albany, New York.
http://www.albany.edu/pr/CESTMINCU.html

Central Valley Business Incubator
Incubator: The Central Valley Business Incubator (CVBI) is a program unlike any other in the Central Valley of California. Designed to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the Central Valley, CVBI offers business and technical support to entrepreneurs, as well as state-of-the-art physical resources to ensure the success of local business start-ups. The Incubator houses some 15 entrepreneurial firms in over 20,000 square feet of space. Located in Clovis, California.
http://www.cvbi.org/

Chicago Southland Arts Incubator
Incubators: Approximately 10,000 square feet of the 110,000 square foot, three-story structure called the Chicago Southland Enterprise Center has been designated for the arts. The Chicago Southland Arts Incubator, as it is known, houses art studios, the Union Street Gallery, and a reception room. Currently occupied by painters, photographers, pastel artists and more, the Arts Incubator provides an environment conducive to creativity and joint marketing efforts. Located in Chicago, Illinois.
http://www.enterprisecenter.org/Arts.htm

Chicago Southland Enterprise Center
Incubators: The Chicago Southland Enterprise Center is a small business incubator owned and operated by Chicago Southland Development, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation. As a member of the National Business Incubation Association, the Enterprise Center constantly stays abreast of any sources for business assistance and legislative developments that affect the entrepreneur. Located in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
http://www.enterprisecenter.org/

College of Southern Idaho Business Incubator
Incubators: The College of Southern Idaho Business Incubator offers assistance to start-up businesses by providing affordable rent, flexible space and lease options, business services and equipment, and consulting in the areas of management, bookkeeping, marketing and financing. In addition, the Incubator provides its tenants with the opportunity to "network" with other businesses and agencies. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho.
http://www.csi.edu/support/isbdc/incubator/businc.htm

Colorado Advanced Technology Institute
Incubators: Through a number of public/private partnerships governed by industry led boards, the Colorado Advanced Technology Institute (CATI) fosters high-tech industrial growth through academic research and new business formations.
CATI programs encompass applied research, industry/university seed-grants, product and process development laboratories for students to work with industry, and business incubators. Located in Denver, Colorado.
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/aerie/resource/cati.htm

Colorado Bio/Medical Venture Center: MedMarket.com
Incubators: The Colorado Bio/Medical Venture Center (CBVC) is a bio/medical, new business incubator, equipped with high quality biological research laboratories and animal facilities as well as flexible office/assembly space. The CBVC's primary mission is to facilitate the establishment of high-growth, bio/medical companies in the state. Secondarily, it endeavors to expand the state's national and international presence in the bio/medical industry. Located in Lakewood, Colorado.
http://www.medmarket.com/

Communications Technology Cluster
Incubators: The Communications Technology Cluster (CTC) is the first incubator in the United States focused on providing business support to communications start-ups. CTC assists start-up and emerging businesses within a broad definition of for-profit communications technology firms. Located in Oakland, California.
http://www.ctcluster.com/main/

Connect
Incubators: One of United States first incubators, Connect has been working since 1985 to help start-ups get advice from mentors, help with building protoypes, securing IP, and performing preclinical trials. Connect specializes in early-stage tech firms. Located in San Deiego, California.
http://connect.org/about-connect/

Corry Industrial Center
Incubators: Seven small start-up businesses can be accommodated in this 24,000 square-foot flexible manufacturing facility. Firms can lease from 900 to 3500 square-feet of office, manufacturing, and warehouse space. An adjacent 33,000 square-foot facility is under construction to provide additional production space for new businesses. Located in Corry, Pennsylvania
http://www.team.org/corry.html

CSI Business Incubator
Incubators: The CSI Business Incubator offers assistance to start-up businesses by providing affordable rent, flexible space and lease options, business services and equipment, and consulting in the areas of management, bookkeeping, marketing and financing. In addition, the Incubator provides its tenants with the opportunity to "network" with other businesses and agencies. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho.
http://www.csi.edu/support/isbdc/incubator/businc.htm

CTEK
Incubators: CTEK, formerly the Boulder Technology Incubator, is a community based business catalyst helping entrepreneurs with innovative technologies to develop and grow profitable, sustainable businesses. Located in Boulder, Colorado.
http://www.ctek.biz/

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Decatur Business Incubator
Incubators: The Business Center of Decatur is a business incubator, in which a number of new and growing businesses operate with affordable rents, shared office services and access to professional, technical and financial assistance during early, critical stages of development. The Business Center of Decatur, which was created to nurture entrepreneurs, has joined forces with Millikin University and Tabor School of Business to provide a certificate program in Self-Employment Training. The Business Center helps bring new businesses and new jobs to Decatur. They give entrepreneurs the support they need to make it through those first few crucial years. Only 30% of all businesses survive their first five years... but when they start out in an incubator, 70% of them succeed. The Business Center can make the difference! Located in Decatur, Illinois.
http://www.decaturcenter.com/bcod1.htm

Divine InterVentures
Incubators: Divine InterVentures is creating vital businesses for the new economy,and they are doing it at an accelerated pace. Divine gives promising Internet startups and corporate Internet spin-outs exactly what they need to build successful business-to-business Internet companies. They provide the nurturing environment, capital, and services that let Internet entrepreneurs focus their energy on their core businesses. Services like web design and development, sales and marketing, legal assistance, and IT hosting. Located in Lisle, Illinois.
http://www.divine.com/

Door County Economic Development Corporation
The Door County Economic Development Corporation is focused on building successful businesses throughout the regional area of Door County, Wisconsin. They have a variety of tools to help existing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to succeed, including: low-interest loans, business counseling, training programs, a small business incubator and on-staff professionals dedicated to assisting businesses in all stages of development. Additionally, they offer assistance to businesses seeking federal and state grants and loans to help fund their organizational growth.
http://www.doorcountybusiness.com

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East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab
The East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab is a full service incubator designed to support entrepreneurs and investors to affect the successful establishment of technology-based start-up and spin-off businesses in order to achieve technology transfer, create jobs, and enhance economic development within the region. The ETSU Innovation Laboratory is an economic development initiative of East Tennessee State University, partnered with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and the ETSU Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.
http://www.etsuilab.org/

 

Enterprise Center
Incubators: The Enterprise Center is a mixed-use business park with space available to established companies and those seeking their first commercial address. The Center features on-site support services, as well as an unusual business incubator program and an entrepreneurs' network to help new and emerging businesses develop and thrive on the North Shore. Located in Salem, Massachusetts.
http://www.enterprisectr.org/

Enterprise Center of Johnson County
Incubators: The mission of the Enterprise Center of Johnson County is to stimulate business creation and employment in Johnson County by providing value-added resources and services to early stage, high growth-oriented companies. Located in Lenexa, Kansas.
http://www.ecjc.com/

Enterprise Center of Louisiana
Incubators: The mission of the Enterprise Center of Louisiana is to provide an environment in which a new or small emerging business can learn effective business practices while actually engaging in business operations with the end result of creating jobs and diversifying the economy. Located in Carencro, Louisiana.
http://www.ecol.org/

Enterprise Development Center, Inc.
Incubators: The NJIT Enterprise Development Center (NJIT-EDC) accelerates the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services, developed or orchestrated by EDC management, and offered both in the incubator and through its network of contacts. EDC's main goal is to produce successful firms that will leave the program financially viable and freestanding. These incubator "graduates" create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, commercialize critical new technologies and strengthen local and national economies. Management guidance and consulting suitable for young, growing companies is critical to our mission. The incubator program also provides clients access to appropriate rental space and flexible leases, shared basic services and equipment, technology support services, and assistance in obtaining the financing necessary to company growth. Located in Newark, New Jersey.
http://www.njit-edc.org/

Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida
Incubators: Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) is a public/private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to assisting high-tech companies develop and grow. It provides the necessary professional business services that enable a company to grow from an idea into a productive reality. This is done through assistance with strategic planning, strategic alliances, funding, and technology transfer.
EDC prepares companies to raise capital funds, structure and implement strategic alliances and to grow and build their revenue. New technology products and services are essential for the creation of new companies and the evolution of existing ones.
The mission at EDC is to facilitate the creation, growth and development of highly attractive, technology-based, market-niche enterprises that will have a long-term positive economic impact. Located in Boca Raton, Florida.
http://www.edc-tech.org/

Entrepreneurial Center
Incubators: Entrepreneurial Center is a nonprofit business incubation program dedicated to helping emerging service and light manufacturing businesses develop, grow and succeed. It provides affordable space and services as well as on-site business consulting, training opportunities and dedicated T1 internet access with website development and hosting. Entrepreneurial Center is an economic development organization sponsored by the City of Birmingham and the private business community. Located in Birmingham, Alabama.
http://www.entrepreneurialctr.com/

Entrepreneurial Center: Business Incubation in Birmingham
Incubators: The Entrepreneurial Center is dedicated to helping small service and light manufacturing businesses develop, grow, and succeed. By providing business plan counseling, a strong support network, and affordable space and services to start-up businesses, the Center encourages entrepreneurship while minimizing some of the risk. Located in Birmingham, Alabama.
http://www.entrepreneurialctr.com/

Entrepreneurial Development Center
Incubators: The Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC) is Houston's first and Texas' oldest business incubator. The EDC pioneered business development and entrepreneurial education programs to accelerate business growth for entrepreneur's in emerging businesses. The EDC provides the resources, methodology and environment to accelerate business growth of client entrepreneurs and is paid a development fee based on the success of the venture. Located in Houston, Texas.
http://www.servicesca.org/entrepreneurial_development_center.htm

Entrepreneur's Entrance,THRIVE - Business Incubation Services
Incubators: The Enterprise Center offers marketing & sales, management information systems & technology, legal, human resources, accounting & financial planning and specialized consulting services to all of its clients through our hands-on, highly structured incubation program. Our services are based on quarterly strategic planning systems, followed by one-on-one referral to in-house business "coaches" who focus on specific disciplines and needs. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
http://www.theenterprisecenter.com/

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Florida/NASA Business Incubation Center
Incubators: The Florida/NASA Business Incubation Center is a business incubator serving the location needs of early-stage technology-based entrepreneurs. The Center seeks to encourage and stimulate technology-based small business formation, growth, and success. Through offering affordable space, shared office equipment and services, the Center makes it possible to reduce many of the costs associated with establishing and operating a business. Located in Titusville, Florida.
http://ipp.nasa.gov/innovation/Innovation52/busincub.htm

Foodworks Culinary Center
Incubators: The Foodworks Culinary Center (Foodworks) is an economic development project of the Arcata Economic Development Corporation. It began operations in 1991. Foodworks is a business incubator for food processors. It provides a fully equipped FDA approved commercial kitchen for rent by the hour and kitchen spaces for long-term lease. Located in Arcata, California.
http://www.foodworks.org/

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Genesis Business Centers, Ltd.
Incubators: The Genesis Business Centers, Ltd. offers a program of rent combined with valuable professional services in exchange for a negotiated equity position in your company. Genesis is looking for the best and the brightest of the new high-tech start-ups in Minnesota. Located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
http://www.genesiscenters.com/

Georgia Research Alliance
Incubators: A partnership of six universities, The Georgia Research Alliance focuses on collaboration across different college campuses and helps to insure success. Seeking on start-ups with the following specializations: multimedia, biotech, and alternative energy. Located in Atlanta, Georgia.
http://gra.org/

GENESIS Technology Incubator
Incubators: The GENESIS Technology Incubator was established in 1986 to facilitate the development of technology-based business enterprises and the resulting prospective increased employment. GENESIS was founded to deal with the issues of technology transfer/commercialization and how a university hosted business incubator may benefit the state. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
http://www.engr.uark.edu/gradrec/2882.php

Girvan Institute of Technology
Incubators: The Girvan Institute of Technology, established in 2002, is a non-profit, public benefit corporation chartered to facilitate the transfer, development and commercialization of technologies and to foster the growth of early-stage high-tech companies. Girvan strives to put technologies to work and to get companies from where they are to where they want to be.
http://www.girvan.org

Golden Triangle Enterprise Center
Incubators: The Golden Triangle Enterprise Center was established to assist new, high technology companies in overcoming the hardships of starting a new business. Currently the Center is home to software development, geographical information system, Web page design and service, online cattle auction, graphic design, and design simulation companies. Located in Starkville, Mississippi.
http://www.gtec.org/

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Hamilton County Business Center
Incubators: The Hamilton County Business Center (HCBC) is a business incubator that offers small businesses a place to grow. HCBC provides entrepreneurs with more than just affordable space. Business Assistance and shared administrative services are also available. With over 75,000 square feet of space, low affordable rent and a wide array of services available, the Business Center is ideal for small businesses that want to succeed.
http://www.hcdc.com/hcbc/profile.htm

Hamilton County Business Center
Incubators: The Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park is the world's premier ocean science and tech park. Focus is in growing sustainable industries by using sunshine, seawater and ingenuity. Innovative start-ups can apply to become a tenet in the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park. Located in Kona, Hawaii.
http://www.nelha.org/

Health-Medical Enterprise Center
Incubators: The Health-Medical Enterprise Center (H-MEC) is a business incubator for fast-track health and medical related business owners. The H-MEC uses business development and entrepreneurial education programs pioneered by the Entrepreneurial Development Center, Houston's first and Texas' oldest business incubator, to accelerate business growth for entrepreneur's in emerging businesses. Located in Houston, Texas.
http://www.servicesca.org/health_medical_enterprise_center.htm

High Technology of Rochester
Incubators: The mission of High Technology of Rochester (HTR) is to enhance working relationships among government, industry, academia, and professional organizations in ways which will facilitate business development and growth. HTR can also provide assistance to start-ups which may result from innovation regarding interactive multimedia. Located in Rochester, New York.
http://www.htr.org/

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i2E
Incubators: i2E (Innovation to Enterprise), a public-private partnership works with regional angel and venture investors to fund start-ups (in various stages of development). i2E specializes in software, life-sceinces, and advanced materials/ energy innovations. Works directly with entrepreneurs, researchers and companies to help commercialize their technologies, launch and grow new businesses and access to capital. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
http://www.i2e.org/about/

Idealab
Incubators: Idealab creates and operates Internet businesses. Founded in March 1996, by entrepreneur Bill Gross, Idealab currently has more than 20 businesses in various stages of development. In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse startup companies with the development strategies and financial support needed to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying network infrastructure, consulting and services relating to development and technology, graphic design, marketing, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. Located in Pasadena, California
www.idealab.com

Industrial Development Corporation
Incubators: The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) provides a comprehensive support system to facilitate managed economic growth and development, while improving the quality of life we value in our communities. As the designated economic development agency in Centre County we operate a business incubator for new ventures and we can help companies find office/commercial space, secure financial support through state economic development programs, and access workforce development and education training opportunities. Located close to the main campus of Penn State University, in Pennsylvania.
http://www.centrecountyidc.org

Inland Empire Business Incubator
Incubators: The purpose of the Inland Empire Business Incubator is to provide an environment that nurtures start-up and expanding businesses. This is achieved by providing business office space at attractive rental rates, providing on-site business support services, and access to shared resources. The overall goal is to increase the odds of a business surviving the critical start-up years. Located in San Bernadino, California.
http://www.iesmallbusiness.com/

Innovation Depot
Incubators: The Innovation Depot is a business incubation facility and program that focuses on the development that focuses on the development of emerging biotechnology/life science, information technology and service businesses, operating in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. One of the largest incubators in the Southwest. The Innovation Depot is seeking start-ups in biotech, IT, and engineering. Located in Birmingham, Alabama.
http://www.innovationdepot.net/

Innovation Center at Ohio University
Incubators: Ohio University's Innovation Center Program is a business incubator. Established in 1983, it is one of the oldest university-based incubators in the United States. The Innovation Center serves as a means to address the University's regional economic development mission, as well as providing an outlet for commercialization of University technology. Located in Athens, Ohio.
http://www.ictto.ohiou.edu/

International Business Center
Incubators: The International Business Center (IBC) is a business incubator for fast-track importers, exporters and international business owners. The IBC uses business development and entrepreneurial education programs pioneered by the Entrepreneurial Development Center, Houston's first and Texas' oldest business Incubator, to accelerate business growth for entrepreneurs in emerging businesses. Located in Houston, Texas
http://www.servicesca.org/international_business_center.htm

International Business Incubator
Incubators: U.S. Market Access Center is designed to be the first home for international companies expanding to the United States for the first time. IBI has furnished space to house more than 45 resident clients who are ready to open their first U.S. office. Resident clients rent on month to month leases and many stay at the IBI for up to 2 years. Located in San Jose, California.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?nid=874/

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Lawrence Regional Technology Center
Incubators: The Lawrence Regional Technology Center (LRTC) is a not-for-profit small business incubator that offers valuable resources and services to support the formation and growth of high-technology start-up companies in Lawrence and the surrounding communities (e.g. Topeka, Eudora, Baldwin City and Atchison, et al.). Our mission is to provide business development assistance to early-stage businesses that have spun off from the University of Kansas, as well as to local entrepreneurs who would like to create their own high-technology firms. LRTC works with all types of technology-based companies, with a particular focus on life sciences, information technology, communications and software.
http://www.lrtc.biz/

Long Island High Technology Incubator
Incubators: The Long Island High Technology Incubator is a place where start-up companies can begin work immediately without any hassles. It is also the center of an economic development network of affiliations with strong ties to organizations particularly driven by technology, in both the public and private sectors. Located in Stony Brook, New York.
http://www.lihti.org/

Louisiana Business & Technology Center
Incubators: The Louisiana Business & Technology Center (LBTC) began in 1988 as a joint venture between LSU, the Greater Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce and the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority. The LBTC is part of LSU's E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration. There are three parts to the LBTC: 1) the small business Incubator provides administrative assistance and overhead facilities to start-up companies allowing them to concentrate on marketing and production; 2) the Management Assistance Office (MAO) assists with business plans, feasibility studies, marketing strategies, and financial, operational and general management consulting; and 3) the Louisiana Technology Transfer Office (LTTO) is run under a contract with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to be a window for Louisiana businesses to tap into the vast pool of technology developed by federal laboratories. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
http://www.bus.lsu.edu/lbtc/

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Massachusetts Innovation Center
Incubators: The mission of the Massachusetts Innovation Center is to provide flexible space with unparalleled Internet connectivity, business and technical support services, and a dedicated investment fund. The Center uses a variety of "harvesting" techniques including, acquisition, royalty and licensing fees, and equity appreciation. Located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
http://www.massinnovation.com/

MBI International/Bio-Business Incubator of Michigan
Incubators: The MBI International/Bio-Business Incubator of Michigan (BBIM) is an independent non-profit subsidiary created specifically to meet the unique requirements of start-up biotechnology firms. BBIM offers tenants access to R&D expertise and linkages to marketing and shared service and support resources. Located in Lansing, Michigan.
http://www.mbi.org/

Meridian Technology Center for Business Development
Incubators: The Meridian Technology Center for Business Development is a business innovation facility designed to encourage the development of new and emerging companies. The Center is a 15,000 square foot facility with private offices, general work space and light manufacturing areas. This environment provides entrepreneurs, early-stage technology companies, service companies and companies seeking to commercialize new products the support and strategic assistance necessary to realize their business ideas. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
http://www.meridiantech.edu/

Michigan Biotechnology Institute International/Biobusiness Incubator of Michigan
Incubators: Michigan Biotechnology Institute International/Biobusiness Incubator of Michigan (MBI) International is a business entrepreneurial center. It is a private, non-profit technology research and business development corporation. MBI works with individuals, industry and government to develop technology and commercialize it through processes that are biobased - that are environmentally friendly and safe.
From the laboratory shelf to the market shelf, many good ideas are languishing in labs throughout the world because the inventors have no way of taking them the next step. At MBI, the appropriate next steps are known and the staff and facilities to develop commercially-viable products and processes are available.
MBI uses its subsidiary companies, Grand River Technologies, Inc. (GRT) and the BioBusiness Incubator of Michigan (BBIM) to act as "lightning rods" to commercialize biobased technologies. GRT commercializes new technologies by creating new companies, joint ventures or by licensing the technology. BBIM is a non-profit incubator - the only incubator in the Midwest specializing in the biotechnology sector. Located in Lansing, Michigan.
http://www.mbi.org/

Mid-America Commercialization Corporation
Incubators: The Mid-America Commercialization Corporation (MACC) was established to help develop, transfer, and commercialize new technologies. The objective is to create high value jobs and increase prosperity in Manhattan and the outlying regions of Kansas. MACC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community, academic, and government leaders, and staffed by internationally experienced managers, with proven track records of achievement. MACC's staff resources include Graduate Interns supported by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City. Located in Manhattan, Kansas.
http://www.ksu.edu/tech.transfer/macc/macc.htm

Missouri Office of Productivity: State Innovation Centers
Incubators: The mission of the Missouri Office of Productivity is to increase the wealth of Missouri manufacturers and technology-based business ventures by improving their ability to compete in a global economy. This mission is accomplished through a series of state programs and networks with other organizations in Missouri which, also, exist to assist Missouri businesses. Located in Jefferson City, Missouri.
http://www.marketmaker.org/Frames/About%20Us/aboutus_main.htm

Montgomery Area Small Business Incubator
Incubators: The Montgomery Area Center for Entrepreneurial Development (MACED) is a non-profit Small Business Incubator program for new service and light manufacturing businesses in the Montgomery area. MACED provides an environment in which these businesses can develop, grow and succeed by offering: Management Assistance in the form of professional counseling, guidance in developing business plans, cash flow projections and market research. Located in Montgomery, Alabama.
http://www.montgomerychamber.com/page.aspx?pid=465

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NASA Ames Research Center: Office of Technology Partnerships
Incubators: The NASA Research Center: Office of Technology Partnerships, The Office of Technology Partnerships (OTP) facilitates the development of NASA mission-related technology through joint-development partnerships with industry, academia, and other government agencies in order to reduce NASA's technology life-cycle costs and transfer NASA technology to the private sector. Located in San Jose, California.
http://technology.arc.nasa.gov/

National Business Incubation Association
Incubators: The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) provides members with the resources needed to develop and manage successful business incubators. To find an incubator in your area, please visit their site at:
http://www.nbia.org/

Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise
Incubators: Nidus Center is a very unique business incubator that will provide high value-added services and resources to its clients. Most of you who are first time entrepreneurs will perceive that the primary benefit of a center such as ours is the tangible direct dollars and cents benefits of lower rent, cheaper professional service etc. In fact, those of us who have been in the entrepreneurial assistance business for some time know that it is the intangible benefits they bring you that are the most critical to your success. Services such as business planning assistance and providing a customized business guide, advisory boards, mentoring, negotiations and management building assistance, intellectual property building and the Nidus network will be the most important critical factors in your success. Located in St. Louis, MO.
http://www.niduscenter.com/

Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial System
Incubators: The Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial System is a business incubation program for start-up service and light manufacturing businesses. The System supports business ideas from the early stage of company development until the graduation stage of growth. Located in Anniston, Alabama.
http://www.neaes.org/

Northwestern University/Evanston Research Park
Incubators: The mission of The Northwestern University/Evanston Research Park, is to accelerate technology transfer from the laboratory to the marketplace by means of a research environment that combines the resources of a major university, a progressive community, and private industry.
The Park has three major research thrusts: materials and manufacturing technology; biotechnology; and software development, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence.
A joint venture of the City of Evanston and Northwestern University, the Research Park operates an incubator anchoring a comprehensive business development network that includes the Evanston Business Investment Corp. (EBIC), a seed capital and lending fund; and a Small Business Development Center, supported by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and the Small Business Administration. Located in Evanston, Illinois.
http://www.theincubator.com/about

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Oakland Communications Technology Cluster
Incubators: The Oakland Communications Technology Cluster is the first incubator in the United States focused on providing business support to communications start-ups. Twenty-five young businesses from a variety of market sectors are provided a range of advantages, including affordable, furnished office space and support, business advice to encourage growth, networking and partnering with Cluster companies and sponsors, business service provider and financing assistance. Located in Oakland, California.
http://www.ctcluster.com/main/SSIInc.htm

Ohio University's Innovation Center Program
Incubators: Ohio University's Innovation Center Program is a business incubator for high-technology firms. The Innovation Center Program serves as a means to address the University's regional economic development mission, and to provide an outlet for commercialization of University technology. Located in Athens, Ohio.
http://www.ictto.ohiou.edu/

Oregon Innovation Center
Incubators: The Oregon Innovation Center is a support center for technology based companies and entrepreneurs. Utilizing existing and emerging technologies, The Center provides virtual and physical incubator space, capital sourcing, economic facilities, and a wide range of support services to the technological businesses of the future. Located in Redmond, Oregon.
http://www.oregoninnovation.org/

Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute
Incubator: The Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute works with regional venture capitalists to review proposals and provide seed grants of $250,000 to teams with an academic researcher and entrepreneurial experience. Often, The Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute invests with follow-on capital for successful teams. Located in Corvallis, Oregon.
http://www.owatonnaincubator.com/

Owatonna Business Incubator
Incubator: Since 1988, the Owatonna Business Incubator has been helping to foster small business growth by creating environments conducive to entrepreneurial success. Businesses that locate in the Incubator have the resources -- loading docks, high ceilings, electrical power, conference room, modern offices, parking -- as an all in one facility built specifically as a business incubator. Located in Owatonna, Minnesota.
http://www.owatonnaincubator.com/

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Photonic Incubator/Technology Transfer
Incubators: The Beckman Laser Institute has established a Photonic Incubator to utilize photonic technologies in the development of new biomedical systems for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This project utilizes the Institute's existing facilities, scientific and medical expertise, and extensive corporate contacts and also incorporates newly constructed facilities to provide a unique and innovative resource for technology transfer in the area of medical photonics that will have a major impact on healthcare. Located in Irvine, California.
http://www.bli.uci.edu/incubator/

Photonic Incubator/Technology Transfer
Incubators: The Beckman Laser Institute has established a Photonic Incubator to utilize photonic technologies in the development of new biomedical systems for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This project utilizes the Institute's existing facilities, scientific and medical expertise, and extensive corporate contacts and also incorporates newly constructed facilities to provide a unique and innovative resource for technology transfer in the area of medical photonics that will have a major impact on healthcare. Located in Irvine, California.
http://www.bli.uci.edu/incubator/

Pipeline Enterprises
Incubators: Every year, Pipeline Enterprises selects around 10 entrepreneurs to pair with regional and national experts. Every two-three months, both the new combinations and past alumni attend intensive three-day seminars. Seeking motivated entrepreneurs with scalable and successful ventures. Focused on improving the Midwest Economy. Located in Kansas City, Kansas.
http://www.pipelineentrepreneurs.com/

" target="_blank">Port of Benton
Incubators: The Port of Benton administrates four business incubation facilities. The idea is to provide short-term leases with reduced lease rates in an effort to nurture new businesses, improving their chances for development and expansion. Located in Richland, Washington.
http://portofbenton.com/

Port of Benton
Incubators: The Port of Benton administrates four business incubation facilities. The idea is to provide short-term leases with reduced lease rates in an effort to nurture new businesses, improving their chances for development and expansion. Located in Richland, Washington.
http://portofbenton.com/

Purdue Research Park
Incubators: The Business & Technology Center offers 28,000 sq. ft. of space and is able to accommodate a wide range of office needs whether it be general office space or laboratory facilities.
Space at the Business & Technology Center rents for $11.00/sq. ft. and includes utilities. The installation of utility chases throughout the building allows for ease in changing and updating wiring as needed. Tenants can take advantage of the shared conference room and secretarial services. In addition to amenities offered within the Business and Technology Center itself, tenants also have access to conference facilities and other common areas in the Purdue Technology Center. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana.
http://www.purdueresearchpark.com/

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Recycling Development Incubator
Incubators: The Recycling Development Incubator (RDI) is a nonprofit effort to help create a stronger local market along the Front Range for the "hard-to-recycle" materials such as mixed color glass, plastic waste, low-grade mixed paper, and many other potential recyclables. Located in Lakewood, Colorado.
http://www.colorado.edu/cubac/indexenviro.htm

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Incubators: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center was founded in 1985 to empower and enhance the entrepreneurial capabilities of socially and economically diverse Bay Area residents. A non- profit organization, Renaissance draws on the support of local government, corporations and foundations to offer comprehensive assistance to budding entrepreneurs. The Center's ever-expanding offerings are tailored to the small business owner and include classroom training, business incubation, financing assistance and computer training. Located in San Francisco, California.
http://www.rpi.edu/about/eve/

Rensselaer Incubator Program
Incubators: The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Incubator Program provides a uniquely supportive environment for nurturing new technological ventures. The Incubator leases low cost office, laboratory, and light manufacturing space to participating new ventures; provides shared office equipment and services; connects entrepreneurs to university and community resources; facilitates access to a broad-based network of business, financial and technical experts; and provides education and training programs to enhance the knowledge and experience of participating entrepreneurs. Located in Troy, New York.
http://www.rpi.edu/about/eve/

Research and Technology Park
Incubators: At the Research and Technology Park at Washington State University, innovative ideas and technology developed by WSU's accomplished faculty members are making their way into the commercial environment. The easy-to-manage environment, access to the resources of a distinguished institution of higher education, and the University's strong organizational support for the Park's tenants make WSU's Research and Technology Park one of the premiere locations in the nation for advancing your idea toward the marketplace. Located in Pullman, Washington.
http://www.wsu.edu/~rtp

Research Park at the University of Illinois
Incubators: The mission of the Research Park at the University of Illinois is to facilitate and expedite the efforts of entrepreneurs, fledgling firms, and established firms to commercialize technology and information generated in programs of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and other units of the University of Illinois. Located in Urbana, Illinois.
http://www.tech.com/

Rural Development Center
Incubators: The Rural Development Center's mission is to strengthen and diversify the rural economy of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Center strives to increase incomes, the local tax base and jobs by providing technical assistance to counties, communities, and businesses. The Center collaborates with local higher education institutions, governments and the private sector to accomplish this mission. Located in Princess Anne, Maryland.
http://www.innovators.net/innovators/public_html/skalicky_tech/index.html

Rural Technology Incubator
Incubators: The Rural Technology Incubator is designed to provide a seedbed to help innovators and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The Incubator assists startups by providing them with supportive, creative places in which to work as a team. Located next to the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks, the Rural Technology Incubator offers university talent, technology, training, and technical assistance to help business startups develop and test-market new products, ideas, technologies, and ventures. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
http://www.innovators.net/ruraltec.htm

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Santa Barbara Technology Group
Incubators: Santa Barbara Technology Group, LLC is a private investment and consulting firm engaged primarily in working with, and acquiring equity from, early-stage technology companies. The firm has become an important connection for any high-tech start-up on the Central Coast. They provide world-class management assistance, strategic guidance, and valuable connections for entrepreneurs. They provide young companies access to financing and operational and technological infrastructure.
http://www.sbtechnology.com/index_main.html

Santa Fe Business Incubator
Incubators: The Santa Fe Business Incubator (SFBI) fosters economic development in Santa Fe city and county. The SFBI help entrepreneurs who bring their businesses to the Incubator grow and prosper. Their success provides employment opportunities, diversifies the economy, increases job opportunities, and raises the standard of living, thus enhancing the quality of life for all residents of the community. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
http://www.sfbi.net

Software Business Center
Incubators: The Software Business Center (SBC) is a business incubator for fast-track software developers and computer related business owners. The SBC uses business development and entrepreneurial education programs pioneered by the Entrepreneurial Development Center, Houston's first and Texas' oldest business incubator center, to accelerate business growth for entrepreneur's in emerging businesses. Located in Houston, Texas.
http://www.servicesca.org/software_business_center.htm

Software Business Cluster
Incubators: The Software Business Cluster (SBC) is a business incubator that provides entrepreneurs with access to resources, a "know how" network and shared services. The SBC is a non-profit entity, supported by leading businesses and organizations within Silicon Valley and offers a professional facility for 20 to 30 software start-ups and emerging businesses. Located in San Jose, California.
http://www.sjsbc.org/cluster/index.html

South DeKalb Business Incubator
Incubators: The South Dekalb Business Incubator (SDBI) is a non-profit incubator program for service, distribution and light manufacturing businesses in the South Dekalb area. The purpose of SDBI is to assist small business in growing, developing, and providing employment opportunities. Located in Decatur, Georgia.
http://www.sdbusinc.org/

STARTech
Incubators: STARTech is a for-profit business development organization that assists high-technology entrepreneurs and early-stage startup companies. Entrepreneurial companies admitted into STARTech have access to seed funding, mentoring, coaching, business plan and market strategy assistance, connections with prominent venture capital firms, and contacts with leading technology corporations, service companies, and area universities. Located in Richardson, Texas.
http://www.startech.org/

Stevens Technology Ventures Incubator
Incubators: The mission of Stevens Technology Ventures Incubator (TVI) is to encourage and assist potential entrepreneurs with innovative ideas or commercially attractive technology to start their own companies on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in a supportive environment. TVI directs its effort toward meeting the special needs of technological entrepreneurs by providing scientific and technical expertise, together with experienced business guidance, to assist in accelerating the commercial application of high-value technology. Located in Hoboken, New Jersey.
http://attila.stevens-tech.edu/tvi/

Superior Business Center Inc.
Incubators: The Superior Business Center, Inc. (SBC) is an economic development program serving Douglas County and the greater region. Its mission is to "foster economic development in Superior and Douglas County through the provision of leased space and/or other resources to both existing and start-up businesses." In addition, the Center encourages the creation of new, viable business enterprises; the generation and retention of long-term, self-sustaining job opportunities; and the diversification of our economic base. Located in Superior, Wisconsin.
http://www.superiorbusinesscenter.com//

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Technology 2020 Information Technology Incubator
Incubators: Technology 2020 is a public-private partnership leveraging East Tennessee's information technology resources to create an entrepreneurial environment, develop high-speed information infrastructure and establish a pipeline of qualified IT professionals. Located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
http://www.tech2020.org/

Technology Advancement Program
Incubators: The Technology Advancement Program is an incubator facility offering space and support services for early-stage companies engaged in developing technology-based products or services with commercial potential. Companies involved in the Program can adapt their research to market requirements while gaining business experience. Located in College Park, Maryland.
http://erc.umd.edu/news/events/index.php?mode=4&id=7162

Technology Development Center
Incubators: The mission of the Technology Development Center is to help launch growing technology-based companies whose success will provide economic benefits and employment opportunities to the citizens of Nebraska. The Center is a 23,000 square foot building with approximately 14,000 square feet of lab, production, and office space available for lease. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
http://www.nebraskatechpark.com/

The CASE Center
Incubators: The mission of the CASE Center is to develop a high-technology economy in New York State by leveraging the intellectual (and other) resources of Syracuse University, and by collaborating with New York State businesses and other economic development organizations. The Center currently offers business incubation services, as well as technology exploration, technology services, visiting researcher exchange, and information dissemination. Located in Syracuse, New York.
http://case.syr.edu

The Chattanooga/Hamilton County Business Development Center
Incubators: The Chattanooga/Hamilton County Business Development Center (BDC) opened in March 1988 to provide entrepreneurial support for start-up companies.
One of the BDC's greatest assets is the network of entrepreneurs who share ideas and exchange services with other businesses in the facility - creating synergy and a support system rarely found elsewhere in today's business world.
The BDC is recognized for its success and is among the top business incubators in the nation. National awards include 1992 NBIA Tenant of the Year,1995 NBIA Graduate of the Year, and 1997 National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) Manufacturing / Service Incubator of the Year. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee
http://www.chattanooga-chamber.com/agenda_archive/mayjune_bdc.htm

The Economic Development Center of St. Charles County (EDC): Small Business Incubator
Incubators: The Economic Development Center seeks to help build a stronger, thriving and self-supporting economy for St. Charles County through investment, job growth, and retention. Located in St. Charles County, Missouri.
http://www.stcc-edc.com/incubator/index.php3

The Enterprise Center at Salem State College
Incubators: The Enterprise Center at Salem State College provides a supportive and nurturing environment for new and expanding enterprises whose services and development efforts benefit from and contribute to the academic, social and cultural mission of Salem State College. The Center manifests the commitment of the College Community to be a major force in the economic and cultural development of the North Shore in the 21st Century and a "good neighbor" in the City of Salem. Located in Salem, Maine.
http://www.enterprisectr.org/

The Entrepreneur Business Center
Incubators: The Entrepreneur Business Center has 200,000 square feet of rentable space. Cold, bulk and records storage and remote parking space are available for lease.
Services assist in locating financing. Shared office services. Free seminars on a variety of topics. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
http://www.ebc-center.com/about.php

The Findlay Market Kitchen Incubator
Incubators: "Heart of the Market," an important part of the Findlay Market Revitalization Project, focuses on fostering the economic and cultural vitality of the surrounding community. The "Heart of the Market" plan includes five key initiatives: Kitchen Incubator, Youth Market Gardening, Art in the Market, Microenterprise Development/Revolving Loan Fund, and a Visitor's Center/History Project. Located in Cincinatti, Ohio.
http://www.findlaymarket.org/heart.htm

The Hampton Roads Technology Incubator
Incubators: The purpose of the Hampton Toads Technology Incubator (HRTI) is to promote economic development of Hampton Roads through the commercialization of new technologies developed at NASA's Langley Research Center, the local universities, and other regional government and industrial R&D Laboratories. The mission of the HRTI is to:

  • Increase the number of successful technology-based companies originating in, developing in, or relocating to the Hampton Roads area
  • Help technology-based companies gain access to the technologies that will help them better compete in a global marketplace
  • Sponsor and administer programs to nurture new entrepreneurs in establishing and operating their companies. Located in Hampton, Virginia.
    http://www.hr-incubator.org/

The New River Valley Competitiveness Center
Incubators: The New River Valley Competitiveness Center is a 31,081 square foot facility designed as a "gateway" to the New River Valley and an example of innovative planning to incorporate a mix of uses. Developed by the New River Valley Development Corporation, the Center is part of an effort to enhance opportunities for businesses within the New River Valley. It serves as an initial seeding location for entrepreneurs and manufacturing/industrial companies wishing to expand. Located in Radford, Virginia.
http://www.nrvdc.org/

The Technology Innovation Center
Incubators: The Technology Innovation Center (TIC) is a business incubator dedicated to supporting the growth of very early stage technology-based businesses. It is an extremely entrepreneurial business environment that fosters collaboration and sharing among young companies, while respecting the independence and self-reliance that motivates entrepreneurs. It is a community with a culture that supports risk-taking, invention and the creation of wealth. Located in Evanston, Illinois.
http://theincubator.com/

The William C. Goodridge Business Resource Center
Incubators: The William C. Goodridge Business Resource Center is a comprehensive program providing business counseling, a small business incubator facility, access to sources of funding and mentoring opportunities to minority-owned, woman-owned and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs throughout York County. We provide a true, one-stop shop for information and assistance for start-up companies whether they become tenants in the Goodridge Center or open their businesses in any community within York County. Located in York, Pennsylvania.
http://www.yorkmain.com/sites/Goodridge/

The Youngstown Business Incubator
Incubators: The mission of the Youngstown Business Incubator is to accelerate the formation, growth and success rates of start-up companies in the Mahoning Valley.
Since 1996, the Youngstown Business Incubator has been successful in accomplishing its mission by providing qualified start-up companies with no cost or low cost office space, equipment and technology, and access to a wide range of high-quality administrative, management, technical and professional services that they typically would be unable to obtain or afford.
Select entrepreneurs who have been identified as having credible business concepts for launching fast growth companies may be eligible for the Youngstown Business Incubator's Premier Enterprise Program (PEP). Located in Youngstown, Ohio.
http://www.ybi.org/

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Uniflow Center
Incubators: This incubator targets minority and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs. It offers a unique business program that assists prospective tenants through the entire start-up process from the idea stage to beginning operations. Space is available for six light industrial or cottage-type industries as well as for 10 businesses which need offices but do not yet require manufacturing space. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
http://www.team.org/uniflow.html

University of Idaho Business Technology Incubator
Incubators: The University of Idaho Business Technology Incubator is a new $1.8 million facility, with over 17,000 square feet of space. The Incubator provides affordable space and an array of support services for young, growing companies. Located in Moscow, Idaho.
http://www.bti.uro.uidaho.edu/

Unlimited Future, Incorporated
Incubators: The vision of Unlimited Future, Inc. (UFI), represents its dreams and hopes for the future. The Vision of UFI is to be a catalyst in eliminating barriers to the creation of successful business opportunities, allowing all people in the Tri-state area to realize their goals and potential.
The Mission of UFI is to provide for start-up and emerging businesses, a not-for-profit business development center which creates an environment for entrepreneurial success by providing a physical facility, education, and operational support, including the expertise of a network of advisors. The center is designed to assist participating businesses, especially minority businesses, in their efforts to reduce overhead expenses, compete effectively in markets, and create jobs. Located in Huntington, West Virginia.
http://www.unlimitedfuture.org/

Venture Center of Mid-Michigan
Incubators: The main goal of Venture Center, Inc. is to assist the diversification of the Mid-Michigan economy through the development of new businesses and jobs. The Center draws together the region's business assistance resources to provide a nurturing environment for new enterprises. Located in Lansing, Michigan.
http://www.bus.msu.edu/venture/

Venture Out Business Center
Incubators: The Venture Out Business Center is a small business incubator located in Madison, Indiana. With its modern hotels, great restaurants, strong industry and business advisory groups, Madison is the ideal city to promote the growth of new business. If you are:

  • a new business
  • an expanding business
  • a retrievable at-risk business
  • a service organization needing office space
  • a light manufacturer or warehouser

They Offer: low-cost floor space to light manufacturing and service-oriented companies. The tenants also have the use of shared office services.
On-site is the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) -- a program of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce -- and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (S.C.O.R.E.). Both of these entities provide no cost, confidential advice and counseling to entrepreneurs. Located in Madison, Indiana.
http://www.madisonchamber.org/Venture%20Out%20Business%20Center.html

Virtual Business Incubator
Incubators: This site, funded in part by the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides resources to help small businesses grow without having to locate in a brick-and-mortar incubator facility. Information is available on accounting, banking, insurance, marketing and legal matters, along with stories of successfully assisted businesses and various tools: calculators, statements, business plan forms and lists of mistakes to avoid. There's also a section on county resources, and a search engine.
http://virtualincubate.com/

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Washington State University Research and Technology Park
Incubators: To provide a supportive environment for companies formed to transfer intellectual property from WSU to the private sector; to increase interaction between WSU and business commercializing university research; to support other companies who desire to locate in the region; and to improve the economic base of the community and surrounding area. Located in Pullman, Washington.
http://www.wsu.edu/~rtp/

Western New York Technology Development Center, Inc.
Incubators: The Western New York Technology Development Center is a private, not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to strengthen, expand, and diversify the technology & manufacturing base in Erie, Niagara, Allegany, Chautauqua & Cattaraugus counties. The Center's business incubation program supports the creation and growth of new technical businesses by providing assistance to entrepreneurs. Located in Amherst, New York.
http://www.wnytdc.org/

Women's Business Assistance Center
Incubators: The purpose of the Women's Business Assistance Center (WBAC) is to provide counseling, training, management and marketing assistance to women business owners both existing and start-up in Mobile and Baldwin Counties in Alabama, with additional services provided in Escambia County, Florida.
The WBAC works very closely with other programs in these areas which assist small businesses, such as the Chambers of Commerce and Small Business Development Centers. Through its membership in the National Coalition of Women's Business Organizations, the WBAC is in constant interactive communication with women all over the country who are promoting the welfare of women entrepreneurs. The WBAC was an original participant in developing the Online Women's Business Center. The WBAC is located at the Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence in Mobile, Alabama.
http://ceebic.org/~wbac/

Women's Business Center
Incubators: The Women's Business Center is a business incubator for contemporary, fast-track women business owners and career professionals. The Center was the first such incubator in the nation to teach entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship to women. The center uses business development and entrepreneurial education programs pioneered by the Entrepreneurial Development Center, Texas' oldest business incubator. Located in Houston, Texas.
http://www.servicesca.org/womens_business_center.htm

Source: EntreWorld

 

 
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