Biosciences Incubator
The Βι¶ΉΣ³» Center for Applied Research matches industry needs with academic goals by connecting business with cutting-edge labs, equipment, services, expertise, training and talent.
“NCAR has helped with our research and development capabilities tremendously, especially in molecular biology, which requires a lot of equipment and also resources; The Βι¶ΉΣ³» Center for Applied Research is fully capable of supporting us in doing that.”
– Tian Yu, CSO and VP of product development, Truckee Applied Genomics
Advanced facilities and equipment
Cutting-edge services and high-end instrumentation are available across campus and on site at the Applied Research Facility.
An extensive array of biotechnology-focused and Shared Research Facilities can be accessed by industry, scientists and entrepreneurs.
The Biosciences Entrepreneurial Lab is a dedicated wet lab incubator space, alongside other essential infrastructure and services offered by the Βι¶ΉΣ³» Center for Applied Research on behalf of the University.
Learn more about resources, facilities, equipment and expertise available through the University.
Research and technology talent
The Βι¶ΉΣ³» Center for Applied Research has joined together with the University’s Βι¶ΉΣ³» Career Studio and biotechnology programs to offer University-funded STEM internships. The Βι¶ΉΣ³» Center for Applied Research offers unique access to biotech training and employment opportunities. Talented graduate and undergraduate students are available for research and technology-based positions:
- Regional businesses and startups can hire STEM students through University-funded internships
- A diverse talent pool is available including biotechnology majors and a wide range of STEM majors
- Employers have the option to allow course credit with departmental approval
- Potential for career placement at your company upon completion
The B.S. and M.S. Biotechnology Programs offered by the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology prepare students for industry employment through tailored learning and research experiences. On-campus work placement with specialized labs and affiliated startups and businesses supports technical skill development and real-world training. Paid internships allow participants to explore their scientific potential and become better trained for future careers within the field of biotechnology.
Internship hosts benefit from developing a placement pipeline with pre-paid internships through University-funded grants, securing talented and diverse undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of STEM disciplines, and gain access to seamless recruitment through University job posting and onboarding.