that they believe the companies involved need to be founded by ERAU. In reality, prospective incubator companies and tenant partner companies that do not have an existing relationship with the university are considered as well.
“ They do need to be high-tech companies in the aviation, aerospace, and engineering industries with an interest in collaborating and working with ERAU researchers, accessing our
talent by hiring our students as interns and employees, and a need for the unique services that we offer,” adds Miller.“ In short, we don’ t want to be a landlord, we want to help companies grow and be successful.”
TYPES OF PARTNERSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT AT MICAPLEX:
Nexus – Business leaders helping to influence, and contribute to the success of new high tech startups. They provide their expertise to help find solutions that new startups may encounter.
Resident – Co-locate their business within the MicaPlex, and support startups by providing a number of pro bono hours to the startups.
Tenant – Are part of the university community, designing their operation space within MicaPlex, using the campus facilities, and employing students.
Each level of partnership comes with advantages. Learn more and explore the
possibilities and advantages of becoming a partner in the MicaPlex, visit the website at: https:// erau. edu / micaplex /.
Jacqueline Bodnar is a Volusia County-based writer, who has a master’ s degree in professional writing, has had over 3,000 articles published around the world, has written seven books, completed thousands of copywriting projects, and owns several blogs. She can be reached at: www. JacquelineBodnar. com.
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