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Sid Martin Biotech

Sid Martin Biotech:
a biotech facility

UF Innovate | Accelerate at Sid Martin Biotech is a world-recognized leader in biotechnology business incubation – and with well-equipped laboratories and specialized equipment, plus an outstanding network of mentors, advisors, and collaborators, it’s the perfect place for you to grow your biotech business.

22 Wet Labs*

8 Executive Offices/Suites

Limited Dry Lab Space

$1.7M Shared Scientific Equipment (see list)

Focus: R&D and Process Development Companies

32,546 Square Feet

In Progress Park in the City of Alachua

13 Active Biotech Companies

*Standard wet lab typically includes fume hood, biosafety cabinet, case work, sink; labs are “as is”

world class facility

Biotech Space

We are here to assist you in growing your therapeutic, diagnostics, medical device, ag-bio, clean energy, and/or biopharma enterprise. We’ve been making growth happen in North Central Florida since 1995, and we know what it takes to assist your company.

Our flagship rural biotech-focused business incubator is designed to support R&D and process development companies with turnkey, shared scientific equipment offerings, a full-time technical and lab services manager, and dedicated onsite, experienced incubation professionals.

UF Innovate | Accelerate’s wet lab facilities operate under BSL2 biological safety practices. Work requiring enhanced practices (BSL2+) may be accommodated pending review and approval by UF’s Institutional Biosafety Committee.

Client Benefits at Sid Martin Biotech.

Loading dock, sprinkler system, keycard security with cameras, 24-hour access for resident clients
Over $1.5 million in shared scientific equipment for your use, plus a lab manager available for equipment training
Chemical fume hood in all labs, certified annually
BSL-2 Bio-safety cabinets in all labs, certified annually
Single-pass air in lab areas with 12x per hour air exchange
110v to 480v 3-phase electrical service
270 kW natural gas generator backup for dedicated circuits
In-house air, vacuum, gas to labs
In-house DI water to all labs, monitored daily
Ultra-pure water in central location
Autoclaves (3) – installed large wall unit, floor model, bench top
Ultra-low temperature freezer room (generator back-up with separate HVAC)
8,000 sq. ft. small animal facility
21,000 sq. ft. large animal facility
2 climate-controlled greenhouses with mudroom, seedling growth chamber & hot room
Access to University of Florida IACUC and animal care services
Hazardous waste pickup management
Lab reviews and safety classes through the University’s Environmental Health and Safety unit
Access to advanced instrumentation, scientific expertise, and services at reduced rates through UF’s campus-based Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR), Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF), and Major Analytical Instrumentation Center (MAIC).
Conference room (seats 12-15) & Training Room (seats up to 30)
Showers and break room

3D Tour

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Which Facility Is Right For You?

Sid Martin Biotech

Biotech Facility

22 wet labs*

8 executive offices/suites

Limited dry lab space

$1.7M shared scientific equipment (see list)

Focus: R&D and Process Development Companies

32,546 square feet

In Progress Park in the City of Alachua

Sid Martin Biotech

Biotech Facility

11 wet labs*

68 executive offices/suites

28 dry labs

Limited shared scientific equipment offerings

Focus: Startups & Scale-Ups in biotech or diversified tech sectors

96,947 square foot

In the heart of the Gainesville Innovation District, 7 blocks from main UF campus

*Standard wet lab typically includes fume hood, biosafety cabinet, case work, sink; labs are “as is”

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