BRIP - Biomedical Research + Innovation Park

The Biomedical Research and Innovation Park is a 501c3 non-profit corporation, with established Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, a diverse Board of Directors comprised of individuals with entrepreneurial and technology experience, representatives of key economic development organizations, university leadership and individuals with legal and financial expertise. BRIP will provide new and emerging biotechnology and compatible businesses with an environment that will support their start-up phases and increase their likelihood of success. It will also, stimulate the recruitment of larger companies seeking access and resources of the ULM College of Pharmacy, VCOM, and other assets in Northeast Louisiana. The BRIP will include adaptable facility space, flexible leases, construction sites, shared use of common office equipment, direct business assistance, and guidance mentoring, access to financial partners and other technical resources, including the SBIR/STTR programs. A network of existing resources in the community and outside experts in various industries will be developed to support Biomedical Research and Innovation Park, clients. Agreements and partnerships will be established with Louisiana Delta Community College, ULM, ULM SBDC, Louisiana Tech, LSU, and the ULM College of Business. The intent is to use these relationships to provide interns, business counselors, and student group projects for the park clients. The Park will help these companies develop by providing them with space (land or labs/offices within a park building) and services meant to assist the companies in their early stages of development. By fulfilling this mission, the Biomedical Research and Innovation Park will contribute to advances in health care, rural clinical care, public health, biotechnology, pharmacy, innovation, as well as job creation, and enhancing the economic health of the region.