Incubators are spaces outfitted with support staff, equipment and made available at low rent to new, small businesses. From trendy digs to attractive benefits, here are the best places to put all your eggs in a basket.
BioAccel
Location: 2702 N. 3rd St., #3001, Phoenix
Dictum: “We help Arizona reach its potential by helping Arizona’s entrepreneurs reach their potential.”
Candidates: Early stage medical device companies
Unique features: BioAccel offers wrap-around support to early stage medical companies, including seed capital, technical assistance, access to a nationwide network of industry representatives and access to discounted lab and office space.
High Tide @ Luhrs City Center
Location: 11 W. Jefferson St., #100
Dictum: “High Tide is a startup commercialization program that enables entrepreneurs to build their products and take them to market…faster.”
Candidates: Digital/software/internet/mobile startups; idea stage to in-market
Unique features: High Tide is a partnership between venture company Tallwave and Hansji Corporation that will move accepted startups, rent-free, into a renovated third-floor office space at Luhrs City Center in March.
SEED SPOT
Location: 2828 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Dictum: “We believe entrepreneurs can change the world.”
Candidates: Social entrepreneurs motivated by financial profit and community impact
Unique features: Entrepreneurs at nonprofit SEED SPOT are surrounded by a community of mentors, experts and corporate partners.
