1 Bio and Tech Grow in BrooklynScientific Research and Advanced Manufacturing Space for Expanding Companies 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 Biotech Initiative Biotech Incubator for early-stage companiesBioBAT at the Brooklyn Army Terminal for biotech expansion and manufacturing Biotech workforce development NYS Tax-Free Zone 2 2 2
3 Downstate’s Biotech Park1. SUNY Downstate Medical Center 2. Downstate Biotechnology Incubator 3. Commercial Synthetic Chemistry Facility 3 3 3
4 Downstate Biotechnology Incubator50,000 sq. ft. Modular wet lab/office space, core facility Access to University Resources Basic and clinical scientists Graduate and MD/PhD students Specialized research facilities Vivarium Seminars Medical and scientific library Clinical Trials Nursery Shared space Shared equipment Tenants - e.g., BioSignal, Epibone, Innovimmune Biotherapeutics, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) 4 4
5 Downstate Biotechnology IncubatorFirst Floor 5 5
6 Downstate Biotechnology IncubatorThird Floor 6 6
7 Brooklyn Army TerminalBioBAT at the Brooklyn Army Terminal 7 7
8 Brooklyn Army TerminalBioBAT at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Newly renovated space for research and manufacturing 524,000 sf – Phased development Phase 1 – 38,000 sf Phase 2 – 85,000 sf Joint Venture NYCEDC Research Foundation of the State Universities of New York For Biotech Incubator graduates Local, national & international firms Bioinformatics, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Research, Hard Sciences, Life Sciences, Marine Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Robotics Tenants include International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) Avatar Biotechnologies IRX Therapeutics 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
9 Leadership BioBAT, Inc. New York City Economic Development CorporationIncorporated as a 501(c)3 New York City Economic Development Corporation Research Foundation of the State University of New York Founder: Dr. Eva Cramer President of BioBAT, Inc., Distinguished Service Professor of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center Vice President for Biotechnology and Scientific Affairs 9
10 Mission Statement BioBAT, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation established to foster the development of affordable biotechnology/science research and manufacturing space in New York City. BioBAT is operating exclusively for: attraction, encouragement, development, improvement and assistance of industry and public and private institutions in New York State by providing facilities and related support for the application of biotechnology, life sciences, and hard sciences research at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. 10
11 Avatar Biotechnologies 11 11
12 Brooklyn Army TerminalBioBAT at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Modular office & laboratory space available for development Secure interior floor plates (56,000 sf each) Windowed space around perimeter for offices or laboratories Professional advisors available to assist on planning and regulatory issues Significant room for expansion 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
13 Current Tenants
14 Potential cGMP Lab Build-OutWeill Cornell Medical College Gene Therapy Core Lab Hank Abernathy AIA LEED AP Designed to ISO class 7 and 8 Pressure differentials between labs (pressure sensors and controls) BioBAT would be ideal location for cGMP manufacturing and lab space 14 14 14 14 14 14
15 Specialized Central Plant Utilities AvailableFeatures Specialized Central Plant Utilities Available Mechanical 100% outdoor supply air with up to 8 air changes per hour Clean steam for space humidification Glycol condenser water for water-cooled equipment Laboratory hood exhaust duct risers and exhaust fans Space for specialized HEPA filtered plenums adjacent to each lab Electrical Clean electrical power available System redundancy for uninterrupted power Lighting and power 480/277v, 14 watts per gross sq ft Plumbing Central building acid waste neutralization system Acid and sanitary waste and vent stacks Emergency Power 600KW diesel generator with a 1,500 gallon tank Ready for cGMP and BSL 2/3 build-out Floors support loads of up to 250 pounds per sq ft 15 15 15 15 15 15
16 Entrepreneurship ProgramThe Next Milestone Goal To provide business and science support to accelerate the development of companies Program Customized mentorship program to help companies achieve a selected milestone Special business and science seminars Workshops Networking sessions Managed by Mary Howard of 16 16
17 Resources Access to Downstate Resources Job training programsScientists/Clinicians/Students Medical/Scientific library Vivarium/Research Facilities/Clinical trials Adjunct appointments Job training programs Scientists Technicians 17 17 17 17
18 Brooklyn Army TerminalAccessible Subway connection to all major medical centers Car - on-site parking New York City Ferry To major highways, freight railroad and airports 20 miles/32km to JFK 15 miles/24km to LGA 18 miles/29 km to Newark 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
19 Sunset Park, Brooklyn Revitalized waterfront with a skyline view 19 19
20 NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)Incentives NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP) Refundable tax credit up to $3,000 per employee for 12 years for commercial and industrial businesses relocating to designated areas of New York City. Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) Relocation Credit A one-time tax credit of $1,000/ relocated employee up to $100,000 to manufacturing firms for moving costs to one of the City’s IBZ NYC Biotechnology Credit Refundable tax credit up to $250,000/yr for 3 years for facilities, operations and training 20 20
21 Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC)Incentives Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) NYS Excelsior Jobs Program Tax credits for job creation and significant financial investment Start-Up NY No business, corporate, sales, property, state or local taxes and no franchise fees for 10 years No income tax for the company or its employees for 10 years 21 21
22 Thank you Questions about BioBAT? Please contact:Kathleen Otto – ; M Questions about Start-Up NY? Please contact: Loretta Beine – 22 22 22 22 22 22 22