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1 UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER: At the Intersection of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

2 1,400 US companies in the biotech sector; Half of them based based between DC & Boston including Philadelphia, New Jersey & New York + 80% US pharma companies

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6 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

7 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

8 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

9 The Power of Regional Partnerships A responsive, reliable, and innovative partner

10 Residents and Alumni are Indicators of Success FROPIX The Science Center is the birthplace of 350 companies now employing 15,000 people and producing $9 billion in annual revenues for the region

11 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 Center  l’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)

12 Alumni From WALLONIA: EUROGENTEC DIAGENODE N-SIDE INTRACO CONSULTING

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