The resources in our region are numerous and this section will to help better acquaint all stakeholders with all the possible resources that are available to them.  Our first featured resource partner is the Biotech Manufacturing Center of Texas in Athens, TX.  (www.bmc-texas.org)

The Biotech Manufacturing Center of Texas (BMC) is an innovative and unique Biotech business incubator located in Athens, Texas.  It is the only full-scale manufacturing incubator in the U.S. that assists in the development of small to medium start-up/new companies by offering needed capabilities under one roof.  The BMC business model can take your start-up dreams from concept to Commercialization success.

The BMC start-up services range from business counseling, market research, marketing plans and sales execution.  The experienced technical and manufacturing staff works closely with the business requirements of the client by providing project management, engineering, design assistance, prototype, testing, pilot, bridge and full-scale manufacturing capabilities.  The injection molding and medical extrusion, machine, tooling, clean room and secondary operations will advance your product to market in less time with reduced capital burn rate. This client /BMC collaborative process keeps you involved and informed during each stage of the project plan.  Stages are: investigation, feasibility, development, introduction, growth and maturity.  Medical devices are the focus but the BMC also offers a full and complete contract manufacturing capability for consumer products including assembly and packaging.

The BMC is FDA Registered and a Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center.

The BMC is a business opportunity for the following:  Medical professionals, inventors, hospitals, research Institutions, academic Institutions, and new Venture development.

90 Minutes from Dallas, experienced staff, low capital burn rate and you keep your I.P.

For a free review of your product, and business expectations or quotes call the BMC #903-675-6036 or visit the web site www.bmc-texas.org.