Bio and Tech Grow in Brooklyn Scientific Research

Bio and Tech Grow in Brooklyn Scientific Research and Advanced Manufacturing Space for Expanding Companies

Biotech Initiative Biotech Incubator Bio. BAT at the Brooklyn Biotech for early-stage Army Terminal for workforce companies biotech expansion and development manufacturing YS N ee Tax-Fr Zone

Downstate’s Biotech Park 1. SUNY Downstate Medical Center 2. Downstate Biotechnology Incubator 3. Commercial Synthetic Chemistry Facility

Downstate Biotechnology Incubator 50, 000 sq. ft. Modular wet lab/office space, core facility Access to University Resources Basic and clinical scientists Graduate and MD/Ph. D students Specialized research facilities Vivarium Seminars Medical and scientific library Clinical Trials Nursery Shared space Shared equipment Tenants - e. g. , Bio. Signal, Epibone, Innovimmune Biotherapeutics, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)

Downstate Biotechnology Incubator First Floor

Downstate Biotechnology Incubator Third Floor

Bio. BAT at the Brooklyn Army Terminal

Bio. BAT at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Newly renovated space for research and manufacturing • 524, 000 sf – Phased development o Phase 1 – 38, 000 sf o Phase 2 – 85, 000 sf Joint Venture • NYCEDC • Research Foundation of the State Universities of New York For • Biotech Incubator graduates • Local, national & international firms • Bioinformatics, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Research, Hard Sciences, Life Sciences, Marine Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Robotics Tenants include • International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) • Avatar Biotechnologies • IRX Therapeutics

Leadership Bio. BAT, Incorporated as a 501(c)3 New York City Economic Development Corporation Research Foundation of the State University of New York Founder: Dr. Eva Cramer President of Bio. BAT, Inc. , Distinguished Service Professor of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center Vice President for Biotechnology and Scientific Affairs

Mission Statement Bio. BAT, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation established to foster the development of affordable biotechnology/science research and manufacturing space in New York City. Bio. BAT is operating exclusively for: attraction, encouragement, development, improvement and assistance of industry and public and private institutions in New York State by providing facilities and related support for the application of biotechnology, life sciences, and hard sciences research at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Avatar Biotechnologies

Bio. BAT at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Modular office & laboratory space available for development • Secure interior floor plates (56, 000 sf each) • Windowed space around perimeter for offices or laboratories • Professional advisors available to assist on planning and regulatory issues • Significant room for expansion

Current Tenants

Potential c. GMP Lab Build-Out Weill Cornell Medical College Gene Therapy Core Lab Hank Abernathy AIA LEED AP Designed to ISO class 7 and 8 Pressure differentials between labs (pressure sensors and controls) Bio. BAT would be ideal location for c. GMP manufacturing and lab space

Features Specialized Central Plant Utilities Available Mechanical 100% outdoor supply air with up to 8 air changes per hour Clean steam for space humidification Glycol condenser water for water-cooled equipment Laboratory hood exhaust duct risers and exhaust fans Space for specialized HEPA filtered plenums adjacent to each lab Electrical Clean electrical power available System redundancy for uninterrupted power Lighting and power 480/277 v, 14 watts per gross sq ft Plumbing Central building acid waste neutralization system Acid and sanitary waste and vent stacks Emergency Power 600 KW diesel generator with a 1, 500 gallon tank Ready for c. GMP and BSL 2/3 build-out Floors support loads of up to 250 pounds per sq ft

Entrepreneurship Program The Next Milestone Goal To provide business and science support to accelerate the development of companies Program Customized mentorship program to help companies achieve a selected milestone Special business and science seminars Workshops Networking sessions Managed by Mary Howard of

Resources Access to Downstate Resources • • Scientists/Clinicians/Students Medical/Scientific library Vivarium/Research Facilities/Clinical trials Adjunct appointments Job training programs • Scientists • Technicians

Brooklyn Army Terminal Accessible Subway connection to all major medical centers Car - on-site parking New York City Ferry To major highways, freight railroad and airports • 20 miles/32 km to JFK • 15 miles/24 km to LGA • 18 miles/29 km to Newark

Sunset Park, Brooklyn Revitalized waterfront with a skyline view

Incentives NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP) Refundable tax credit up to $3, 000 per employee for 12 years for commercial and industrial businesses relocating to designated areas of New York City. Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) Relocation Credit A one-time tax credit of $1, 000/ relocated employee up to $100, 000 to manufacturing firms for moving costs to one of the City’s IBZ NYC Biotechnology Credit Refundable tax credit up to $250, 000/yr for 3 years for facilities, operations and training

Incentives Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) NYS Excelsior Jobs Program Tax credits for job creation and significant financial investment Start-Up NY No business, corporate, sales, property, state or local taxes and no franchise fees for 10 years No income tax for the company or its employees for 10 years

Thank you Questions about Bio. BAT? Please contact: Kathleen Otto – 347 -799 -1477; M. 347 -534 -7759 [email protected]. BAT. nyc Questions about Start-Up NY? Please contact: Loretta Beine – 631 -435 -0717 Loretta. [email protected]. ny. gov