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BioIncubation Facilities at University College Cork

The Enterprise Ireland -funded University College Cork (UCC) Bio-Incubation Centre is located on the third floor of the UCC Food Science and Technology Complex on College Road, Cork. The facility consists of a newly refurbished 411m2 suite of laboratory and office units dedicated to the needs of start-up bio-businesses engaged in product and business development. The Centre is situated at the hub of UCC's Internationally renowned Food/BioScience complex consisting of the BioSciences Institute, the Alimentary PharmaBiotic Centre and the Departments of Food and Nutritional Sciences and Process Engineering. It is also within convenient range of Cork Airport, train and bus stations, Cork City centre Cork University Medical & Dental Hospitals, the Mercy hospital, the National Microelectronics Centre (NMRC) and Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). Information Sheet in PDF Enterprise Ireland BioIncubation Programme

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University College Cork, Co.Cork, IRELAND (REPUBLIC)

Tel:353 (0)21 490 2772

Fax:353 (0)21 427 6318

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Availability of Laboratories From March 2004 Total Lab Space 221m2 plus 60 m2 communal preparation/washing area Number and Sizes of Labs 4 labs (41 m2; 46 m2; 62 m2; 73 m2) Lab Facilities Individual unit facilities: 1 fume cupboard, 1 or 2 laminar airflow hoods (depending on lab); Work benching, modular drawer units, and write-up bench; Utilities: Air-conditioning, telephone and internet lines, tap water, 2 and 3-phase electricity, supply lines for natural gas and three other specialised gases; Security and safety: 24/7 manned-security, Swipe-card access, fire and smoke alarms, CO2 alarm and O2 depletion alarm, safety shower, fire-extinguishers, Communal/shared facilities: Wash/prep room; dishwasher, drying cabinet; 4º refrigerated store, 30º and 37º incubating rooms, distilled water supply (8 l/hr), large autoclave, large centrifuge. Access to specialised equipment on the UCC campus (including the UCC Food Processing Hall) can also be arranged. Office Facilities Four offices (9m2, 11m2, 2 x 16m2) across corridor to labs. One 20m2 meeting room (accommodates 8 persons). Utilities: Air-conditioning, 2-phase electricity, internet and phone lines. Innovation Centre Management Team Dr. Tim Roche (acting manager and Commercialisation Specialist, EI Bio), Professor Gerald Fitzgerald (Director UCC Biotransfer Unit) reporting to the UCC VP for research. Steering group: The Bioinnovation Centre Management Advisory Group Application Procedure Contact: Dr. Tim Roche(acting manager) Tel: +353-21-490-2772; Fax: +353-21-427-6318; Rent / m2 Please enquire Does UCC take equity in companies? Depends on individual company circumstances Duration of Tenancy Maximum tenancy of 3 years. Business Supports Feasibility study support, assistance with business plans, networking and mentoring events, assistance with business contacts, mentors, and financial, legal, marketing/sales and general management expertise. Business Resources Reception, switchboard and voicemail facilities / Formal and informal meeting facilities / Advanced telecommunications infrastructure and audio visual facilities / Copying and fax facilities / Nearby café / Access to UCC graduates and postgraduates through the University's recruitment and appointments service / Access to Library Facilities Other Services on Campus Restaurants/Bank and cashpoints/Carpark (limited access)/Travel agent/ Sports complex and fitness centre/Art gallery. . Enterprise Ireland, through the Biotechnology Directorate works closely with the UCC BioInnovation Centre management team to offer clients access to the range of services provided by Enterprise Ireland and EI Bio including technology transfer and commercialisation assistance, start-up promotion and marketing and competitive intelligence and business database support. BioIncubation Facilities at University College Cork [Enquiry Form]   Name:       Organisation Name:       Telephone:       Email:       Comments:   [Please outline your area of activity and your interest in bioincubation space.]           Note:Required fields are indicated by

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