The Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative is a science research facility. It is the first, and cornerstone,[1] facility of a 21-acre discovery complex that is expected to evolve into the Central Texas Technology and Research Park. Originally a General Tire manufacturing facility,[2] the building and surrounding area are due to be renovated to provide 300,000 square feet of physical space for labs, research centers, industry collaborative space and workforce training.[3]
History
editIn October 2009, a group of state, county and city governments and organizations and higher educational institutions in Central Texas announced the creation of the Central Texas Technology and Research Park, and the park's first project, the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative on South Loop Drive in Waco. Funding for the effort came from the state of Texas and Baylor University. Clifton Robinson is a member of Baylor's Board of Regents. He donated the facility to support the research collaborative.[4][5] Architectural services were provided by Perkins + Will.[6]
Funding stakeholders
editThe primary funding sources include:[2]
- Baylor University
- Texas State Technical College
- McLennan County, Texas
- Waco, Texas
- Bellmead, Texas
- Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce
- Cooper Foundation
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) - Collaborative Research Facility". www.baylor.edu. Retrieved 2019-11-01.
- ^ a b "Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) - Collaborative Research Facility". www.baylor.edu.
- ^ "Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative". Media and Public Relations | Baylor University.
- ^ "Unique Partnership Creates Region's First Research Park". Baylor University. October 23, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ^ "Q&A with Dr. Truell Hyde on the formation of the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative". October 25, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "Baylor University Research and Innovation Collaborative". Perkins and Will. Retrieved 2019-11-01.