Vision
The ACC Bioscience Incubator aims to provide affordable lab space to Austin’s life science community, with a vision to develop a workforce ready students and drive bioscience innovation.
Mission
Our mission is to create success through real world opportunities and experiences for students, and access to tools and resources for bioscience innovators.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Nancy Lyon, Director
Nancy is the Director of the Bioscience Incubator, bringing over 15 years of lab management experience and a Microbiology degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. She thrives in leadership roles while remaining a collaborative team player, passionate about teaching, problem-solving, and supporting others to foster the growth of the biotechnology scene in Texas.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (512)-223-7164
Shane Allen, Lab Coordinator
Shane is the Lab Coordinator of the Bioscience Incubator, oversees daily operations and internships. With a PhD from UT Austin and a BS in Biomedical Engineering, he has biotech experience spanning diagnostics to food products. Shane excels at multiple technical and troubleshooting skills and takes pride on sharing his knowledge by mentoring and teaching in the lab.
Email: [email protected]
Advisory Board Members
Lisa McDonald, M.D.
Co-Founder of PandemicTech; Founder of TEXGHS; Director of Healthcare at Austin Technology Incubator (ATI) at UT
Timothy Sullivan
President & CEO, Founder of Zeteo Biomedical; President, CEO, & Co-Founder of Mystic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Samantha Croft, Ph.D.
Professor for Biology at Austin Community College
Jaya Srivastava, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Medical Strategy at Elevation Oncology
Shahram Shafie
Co-Founder and CTO of Circular Sustainability Innovation; CTO of Green Source Holdings
OUR STORY
St. John’s Orphanage, founded by Reverend Lee Lewis Campbell, promoted equal education before closing in 1940 and burning down in 1956.
In 2012, ACC purchased the mall and repurposed them for educational purposes.
Highland Mall, Austin’s first indoor mall, thrived early but closed in 2015 after decline and abandonment.
The ABI, Texas’s first community college wet lab, supports life science research and ACC student training.
OUR STORY
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FAQs
How do I apply?
ABI has rolling admissions. We encourage you to contact us: call us, email us or request a tour via our contact form here.
How long can my company stay?
This varies with each company, but typical contracts are 6-18 months. Once the company achieves agreed upon milestones and outgrows the Incubator they successfully “graduate.”
Do I have to be affiliated with ACC to join?
No. Although the ABI is part of Austin Community College, there is no requirement that your company has a connection.