USD GEAR Center

Accelerating Biotech Breakthroughs, One Startup At A Time

The USD GEAR Center is a science based incubator located in Sioux Falls, SD that provides lab and office spaces for biotech startups. The approx. 22,000 sq. ft. USD GEAR Center provides a physical location for both private sector and university research activities, including USD’s Biomedical Engineering Program.

Located on the USD Sioux Falls campus near USD Discovery District, the USD GEAR Center serves as an incubator for early stage innovative startups, particularly in the life sciences, biotech, and medtech industries.

Designed for early stage startups, USD GEAR Center tenants have access to cutting-edge research tools, biomedical engineering resources, and state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing suites for early-stage clinical trials. Tenants at the USD Discovery District and the community have access to these resources as well.

Lab space should not be a barrier when establishing a biotech company.

5 REASONS TO START AT USD GEAR CENTER

1. Rent a lab bench or a complete lab for your research
   
2. Pay for only the space you need and when you need it
   
3. Preserve capital and time with a ready-to-go facility
   
4. Proximity to biotech entrepreneurs and university
   
5. Access to technical staff for equipment training and research best practices

WE PROVIDE RESOURCES TO MEET YOU WHERE YOU’RE AT

1. Offices (100 SF to 146 SF)
   
2. Labs (311SF to 437 SF) with Lab Support Offices
   
3. Specialized Equipment
   
4. 3D Printing Lab
   
5. cGMP Suite
   
6. Access to Student Workforce
   
7. Startup Programming and Training

INCUBATE YOUR NEXT BIOTECH STARTUP AT USD GEAR CENTER

USD Graduate Education and Applied Research (GEAR) Center
4800 N. Career Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57107