UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER:

At the Intersection of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

1,400 US companies in the biotech sector;

Half of them based based between DC & Bostonincluding Philadelphia, New Jersey & New York

+ 80% US pharma companies

About the Science Center

A private, non-profit, technology-based economic development organization

Mission is to strengthen the region’s life sciences and technology sectors

Oldest and largest urban research park in the US - established in 1963

Runs programs for companies and academic research institutions across the region

The Science Center transcends government and geographic boundaries

Port Incubator Facilities

5,200 m2 of incubation space Furnished offices and fully equipped

wet and dry laboratories Meeting and conference rooms Reception and mail services Business facilities (fax, copier, printers) Broadband connectivity and onsite IT

network support Shared lab equipment Significant tax advantages Flexible and affordable leasing terms

More than just great facilities Programs: Regular academic & business development seminars Networking events: social and professional networking events Access to universities and clinical resources: through the Scientific Advisory

Committee, representing the senior research administrators of the region’s research institutions

Funding: home to, or partners with, the region’s major angel and venture investment groups

The Power of Regional Partnerships

A responsive, reliable, and innovative partner

Residents and Alumni are Indicators of Success

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The Science Center is the birthplace of 350 companies now employing 15,000 people and producing $9 billion in annual revenues for the region

Conditions & Costs: Avoir son siège en Région Wallonne Etre active dans le secteur biotech

l’entreprise disposera d’un bureau meublé et équipé l’entreprise aura accès à tous les services du Science Centerl’entreprise s’engage à déléguer un représentant mandaté sur

place pendant toute la période de référence (MIN 3 mois, MAX 1 an)

COUT = € 1.250 par trimestre (hors telecom & services spécialisés)

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