About Us
The Innovation Space is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, multi-dimensional, resource-rich entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. Our goal is to transform science-driven startups into successes. We help stimulate scientific entrepreneurship, tackle next-generation problems, enhance the United States presence as a leader in science and technology, and foster scientific advances, economic development, and job creation.
Developed in partnership with the State of Delaware, DuPont, and the University of Delaware, The Innovation Space is located on DuPont’s Experimental Station campus in Alapocas, Delaware. Made up of more than 130,000 square feet of state-of-the-art multi-use lab space, our facility is safe, secure, and available 24/7.
Watch William Provine, President and CEO of The Innovation Space, as he discusses how global entrepreneurs can collaborate with experts, access best-in-class technology, and interact with other scientists to transform their science and technology startups into industry-leading companies.
Our Mission
To accelerate formation and growth of science-based startup businesses and new ventures by growing a world leading, industrially and market relevant innovation ecosystem with access to funding, state-of-the-art facilities, people, partners, tools, equipment, training and services.
Our Vision
To be an epicenter for scientific entrepreneurship that creates breakthrough innovations to advance and sustain life on earth while simultaneously catalyzing the formation and growth of high potential investable startup companies.
Our Team
Meet the leaders, mentors, and advisors who help launch and grow the most remarkable science-driven companies.
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