Accelerator Environment

Accelerator Environment: The CNY Biotech Accelerator is a joint project between Upstate Medical University and SUNY-ESF. The 40,000-square-foot building will accommodate companies involved in the commercialization of biomedical technologies.

Structural steel and foundation work is complete, and when open, the facility will include 18 independent laboratory-office modules that will house more than 100 scientists, technicians and entrepreneurs and a full complement of business support services.

Company Space

The main physical feature of the CNY Biotech Accelerator is modern lab space designed by the S/L/A/M Collaborative architectural firm.

Each Laboratory Module Includes:

• Benches and casework for the module
• Fume hood and biosafety cabinet
• Telephone jacks and handsets
• Data connections
• Manual keypad entrance lock with key override
• Fixed lighting
• Building heating, air conditioning and ventilation system
• 120-volt single phase electrical outlets
• House compressed air and vacuum
• Hot/cold potable water
• Sinks
• Purified water
• Natural gas for laboratory instruments

Common Space

A critical feature of incubation is the synergy that occurs among other growth-oriented companies. The CNY Biotech Accelerator provides several common areas for formal and informal gatherings. In addition, several acceleratorr-wide programs will be held in these areas and open to all clients.