Acquire research enabling equipment that will support rapid technology DE-risking and improve time to market for technologies developed by delaware innovation space, INC.¿s portfolio companies

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $2,475,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects (CFDA 11.617) program to Delaware Innovation Space Inc. The purpose of this award is to acquire research-enabling laboratory equipment that will support rapid technology development and commercialization for startups in Delaware Innovation Space's incubator facility.

The project will strengthen the incubator's 130,000 square foot wet laboratory by investing in highly modular, state-of-the-art equipment for biotechnology, chemistry, and materials science workflows. This is intended to provide startup companies the essential tools they need to succeed and advance the commercialization of new technologies. The equipment and collaborative environment are expected to foster innovation, knowledge sharing, and breakthrough discoveries among entrepreneurs, scientists, and industry experts. The award will run from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to acquire research enabling equipment that will support rapid technology DE-risking and improve time to market for technologies developed by delaware innovation space, INC.¿s portfolio companies.

Activities

The project will strengthen delaware innovation space, INC.¿s 130,000 square foot multi-disciplinary wet laboratory incubator facility equipment offerings in the biotechnology, chemistry, and materials science areas. Delaware innovation space, INC will invest in highly modular, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to provide startup companies with the essential tools they need to succeed. The project will foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and breakthrough discoveries among entrepreneurs, scientists, and industry experts.

Expected outcomes

By acquiring and integrating these new capabilities into laboratory offerings, disi aims to advance thecommercialization of science and technology while nurturing the economic growth of startup companies in the physical sciences. This project will not only support the individual ventures within disi's incubator facility but also contribute to the overall innovation ecosystem. The project will foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and breakthrough discoveries among entrepreneurs, scientists, and industry experts. By providing state-of-the-art equipment and an environment conducive to innovation, disi will empower startups to drive scientific advancement and support economic development.

Intended beneficiaries

Delaware innovation space, INC.'s shared core-lab facilities supporting biology, chemistry, and materials science workflows, and are accessible to all startup companies within disi's incubator facilities.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.