Facility Details/Shared Equipment

MBI Biomedical Incubator

“World Class Incubation for World Class Sciences”

Faster – More Efficient – Less Costly

Lab Space

The Laboratory Space provides the most up-to-date facilities for “wet” research in the life sciences and is flexible enough to anticipate the changing nature of advanced research in these fields in the years ahead. The lab bench area is spacious, making it possible to easily allocate and reallocate space as the needs and interests of researchers change. Shared analytical and other support facilities for research is located in common areas for easy access. Lab space is available ranging in various sizes to meet the entrepreneur’s needs.

Facility Details

  • Wet & Dry Labs Set-up/Offices/Security/Parking
  • Health & Safety
  • License
  • Procedures
  • Training
  • Board/Conference Rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Common Areas
  • Day to Day Operational Support
  • Electric Backup Power Generation
  • Gross fee
  • Maintenance & Cleaning

Shared Equipment

  • DI pure water system
  • Flammable refrigerator
  • -80 freezer
  • Beckman Model J-6B centrifuge
  • Beckman Optima TL ultracentrifuge
  • VWR Scientific 1400E vacuum oven
  • Dark Room (located at Barber Avenue facility. One also available for use through WPI at Gateway Park)
  • Autoclave
  • Glass Washer
  • Ice Maker
  • Limited glassware

Wet Labs

  • Under counter refrigerator
  • Chemical fume hood with acid and base cabinets
  • Spill control supplies
  • Flammable storage cabinet
  • Type IIA biological safety cabinet (limited number not available in all labs)
  • Eyewash/safety shower

Office Support

  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Company Listing on MBI Web Site
  • Copier/Furniture
  • Available Hookup for Phone/Computer (individual company cost)
  • Marketing Forums/Networking
  • Office/Lab Contacts

MBI Support

  • Business Development Assistance
  • Informatics Center and Computing Resources
  • Contacts/Resources
  • Real Estate Cluster
  • Industry Liaison/Media Relations