Business Incubator

Nitschke Technology Commercialization Complex

The Nitschke Technology Commercialization Complex (NT) is a 40,000 square-foot facility that boasts large, flexible spaces ready for customization. The building supports wet and dry labs, pilot manufacturing, offices, and coworking space.  To efficiently and effectively serve its clients, the commercialization complex can accommodate small businesses and their rapid growth - starting from one person in the group workstation center and evolving to open environments of up to 3,000 square feet for lab, office, or light manufacturing space.

Member and Tenant Benefits

  • Formal business address in the Nitschke Technology Commercialization Complex
  • Affiliate relationship with The University of Toledo
  • Utilities, basic cleaning services, and high-speed internet
  • Access to kitchenettes, conference rooms, and media center
  • 24/7 building swipe access
  •  Invitations to our tenant-only networking events, workshops, collaboration opportunities, and much more.
  • *Complimentary parking passes

*Number of parking passes are based upon the size of leased space.


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Office and coworking Space

The building offers a variety of leasable options  dedicated cubicles to private offices, and larger rooms capable of accommodating lab or manufacturing equipment and multiple staff members.

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Build Your Perfect Office

The incubator has space available for upfit to suit the needs of our tenants. We've worked with several companies to develop a space that provides the ideal location to house their growing startups.

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Conference Rooms

Available for tenant use, the incubator offers reservable conference rooms with equipment that easily enables video conferencing, presentation projection, and multimedia playback. 

 
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Community Kitchenettes

Both floors of the building have kitchen areas equipped with refrigeration, microwaves, and nook seating for meal preparation and eating.

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Secured Swipe Access

The building is publically accessible Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm, but tenants and coworking members have 24/7 access to the building with their affiliate swipe card.

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Utilities and Amenities
All incubator leases include the cost of standard utilities, cleaning and maintenance services, and access to the UToledo public wireless network.
 

Leasing and Membership Rates

Coworking Membership

Get out of your home office and surround yourself with a diverse group of entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry experts who are passionate about pushing boundaries and achieving greatness. Our open coworking space features a variety of seating options, and four cubicles available to our members on a first come, first served basis. 

As an added bonus, tenants interested in upfront payment of a 1-year membership will receive two months free.

Investment: $125/month

Dedicated Coworking Cubicles

Renting a cubicle in our dedicated coworking space provides a cost-effective alternative to leasing a traditional office. You can enjoy the benefits of a professional workspace, complete with amenities and services, without the high overhead costs associated with maintaining a private office. This allows you to allocate your financial resources to other critical aspects of your business. Experience the best of both worlds – the flexibility of a shared workspace and the privacy of your own dedicated space.

Monthly Investment:

- Small cubicle - $150
- Large cubicle - $175
- Cubicle with locking door - $200

Small Office

Providing more privacy than open or dedicated coworking spaces, our small offices are the perfect location for your startup. Each office space includes standard tenant ammenities and connection to an entrepreneturial ecosystem of like-minded individuals, seasoned mentors, and industry experts who are committed to helping you succeed.

Investment: $300/month

Large Office

  • $15/sq ft., annually.

Lab or Manufacturing Space

  • $18/sq ft., annually.

For schedule a tour, click the "Launch Your Business" button below to complete our Startup Request Form.

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Last Updated: 7/15/24