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The Convergence Zone: Where Entrepreneurs and Opportunity Meet

The MicaPlex, the cornerstone building of the Research Park at Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, Florida, presents a unique collaborative opportunity for business and the university community to develop, refine and bring new products and technological services to market.

Start-up companies have a tremendous advantage when there is a network of support to shepherd them through the stages of product/service development toward market readiness.

As an incubator space, the facilities and occupants of the MicaPlex will provide such a network which extends to the University, not only at the Daytona Beach Campus but to resources on the Prescott, Arizona, campus and the extensive network that is the Worldwide Campus.

Who Occupies the MicaPlex?

Tenant Partners – Technology-focused companies will benefit from the resources and facilities within the Embry-Riddle Research Park and the university.
Incubator Companies – Our incubator companies are startup and early stage companies that are at the research and development-intensive phase of their growth.
University Faculty – University research is guided by faculty who possess the experience and intellectual acumen to provide subject matter expertise for technology-focused companies.
Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral Students – Students at all degree levels and within all academic disciplines provide an educated and energetic labor force for research, development and production.

Rare are the opportunities to provide leadership to those who need experience and proven success. As a Nexus Partner of the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex at Embry‑Riddle Research Park, your company will be positioned to influence, contribute and access the burgeoning businesses that will bring new tech enterprises to market. Your partnership with the University will ensure that the start-up companies are firmly on track toward success. Your company’s investment will reap immeasurable rewards, both financial and intangible rewards. You’ll gain access to new technologies in their seminal stages of development. You’ll bring your expertise and contribute to solutions for the challenges the start-ups will encounter. Invest in tomorrow with Embry‑Riddle and emerging enterprises headed toward profit and prosperity.

Nexus Partners will become part of the University community and will enjoy these advantages:

Embry-Riddle credentials for four individuals
Prominent logo within MicaPlex Building
Logo placed on Clyde Morris Boulevard signage
Sign in MicaPlex lobby
Logo/Name on ERAU website with link to your organization’s website
Invitation to all MicaPlex Speaker Series lectures and events
Invitation to all major ERAU events
Invitation to Industry Advisory Board dinners
Access to research librarians
Privilege to reserve MicaPlex conference rooms
Opportunity to contract for Henderson’s Duva Banquet Hall and Lobby for one major event per year
Shared, collaborative office environment within the MicaPlex
Priority reservation for Career Expo booth and/or Career Services networking events

Nexus Partners

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To explore the possibilities of becoming a Nexus Partner in the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex at Embry‑Riddle Research Park, please contact:

Rodney Cruise
Senior Vice President for Administration and Planning
386-226-4928
micaplex@erau.edu