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TCO Accelerator
University of Utah
615 Arapeen #302,
SLC, UT 84108
801-587-0357
wayne.parris@tco.utah.edu
About the TCO Accelerator
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the Accelerator?
The Accelerator is a University of Utah-TCO facility built to support product development of biotech and medical device start-ups. The facility provides the necessary resources, services and equipment to accelerate success.
The Accelerator is comprised of 10,000 sq. ft. of product development infrastructure supplying office space, laboratory space, a clean room, tools, equipment, and services necessary to conduct R&D, product development, and small scale manufacturing with the goal of reducing time to market and first sales.
This infrastructure reduces development timelines by 6-24 months by eliminating the need of the start-up to request increased funding required to begin business and product development by providing a space and tools necessary to conduct product development.
Q: What services does the Accelerator provide?
- Office space
- Laboratory space
- Business Center
- Conference/Training rooms
- Class 100,000 clean room for manufacturing
- Hand tools
- Heavy equipment e.g. Precision Lathe, 3 axis CNC Mill, Laser Welder, Material Tester, Video Inspection System, Inspection equipment
- Project Management Consulting
- Program Management Consulting
- Product Development Consulting
- FDA Quality Management System
Q: How many companies can the Accelerator accommodate
There is space for 10 companies.
Q: What isn't the Accelerator?
The Accelerator IS NOT AN INCUBATOR. Incubators, be they university based or community based, typically provide Business Development services via business/marketing planning, entrepreneur access, and possibly office suites, business center, or conference rooms.
The University/TCO has its own incubator, VENTURE BENCH, with its suite of services to assist the inventor/small business with their needs such as:
- Business/Marketing Plan Development
- Grant Funding Assistance-SBIR/STTR, TCP, VIP, Microgrants, State COE
- Investment Funding-Kickstart
- Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
- Accounting
- Web development & Hosting
Q: Where is the Accelerator located?
615 Arapeen Dr., Suite 302, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (Research Park area)
Q: When did the Accelerator open?
The Accelerator opened July 1st, 2010.