Find Your Place
All good ideas need a place to call home, and entrepreneurs new to the state or returning will find that Delaware has numerous business parks and incubators dedicated to growing innovation. From incubators and accelerators to co-working spaces and labs, founders coming to Delaware will find an accessible network of state-of-the-art facilities supporting community and building innovative networks.
University of Delaware Star Campus Research Park The University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research Campus – STAR Campus – combines top academics and research, with industry and community partnerships. Focused on turning new knowledge into positive impacts for the world, STAR Campus shines bright as a nexus for cutting edge research, top-notch academics, community service and economic development. The Tower at STAR, named one of the nation’s most “amazing university buildings” by USA Today, showcases how the University of Delaware is inspiring partnerships across campus, with the community and the world. Also located on STAR campus is the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) community service and headquarters, as well as several incubators and accelerator programs dedicated to innovation.
Delaware Innovation Space (DIS): The Innovation Space fuels the growth of science-based startups and entrepreneurs through ready-to-go lab space and customized support. DIS has more than 130,000 SF of multi-use lab space, offices, conference rooms, and common areas. Based at DuPont’s Experimental Station, DIS labs are designed to support biotechnology, chemistry, and materials science research. In addition to the physical space, companies at the DIS benefit from access to mentoring programs, fundraising assistance, grants and collaboration opportunities.
The Delaware Technology Park (DTP) is a research park, providing development-stage life science, information technology, advanced materials, and renewable energy companies with access to the resources and connections needed to drive and accelerate their economic success. DTP offers cutting-edge physical infrastructure, including wet labs, office space, conference facilities and a park wide fiber optic network, to meet the varying needs of its companies and organizations. DTP is currently home to 54 tenants, ranging from multinational corporations to university spin-outs and support organizations. The DTP campus houses five buildings, and three multi-tenant buildings. DTP also has co-working/lab facilities, called DTP@STAR, on the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus and will welcome a new 90,000SF building in 2026. DTP@STAR is home to over twelve promising young companies representing innovation in agriculture, life sciences, advanced materials, renewable energy, sustainable chemistry, medical devices, and information technology.
The Growthstage Incubator is an exclusive work focused membership club that provides collaborative Class-A workspaces and wraparound services designed to accelerate growth for forward-thinking companies. It is on the 6th floor of the Fintech Innovation Hub, a state-of-the-art facility situated at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus.
The Mill is a community and co-working space that provides shared workspace for entrepreneurs, remote workers, startups and established businesses. Featuring three locations in Delaware, one in downtown Wilmington, Seaford, and one in north Wilmington, The Mill offers state of the art design that incorporates modern architecture with timeless roots. Onsite staff, mail services, conference spaces, printing, and common spaces are just a few of the amenities offered.
CSC Station offers coworking options for startups and small businesses ranging from reserved desks to dedicated office space and multitude of other workspace solutions, including conference solutions, parking, mail services, printing, and security. CSC Station is located adjacent to the Wilmington Train Station, which has daily services to Philadelphia via Septa and the entire east coast via Amtrak.
The Science Inc.TM Accelerator is a virtual, cohort-based accelerator for early-stage startups in the sciences. Over four months, participants work to advance their startup toward major goals to move their businesses more quickly toward success. The hub is committed to empowering startups with world-class resources, strategic mentorship, and innovative solutions. The goal is to create a supportive ecosystem that drives your vision forward and accelerates your success.
CAFE is a non-profit organization that advances financial health & wellness for low- to moderate- (LMI) and other underserved populations through financial technology (fintech) innovation and partnerships. Through their Alagship CAFE Fintech Accelerator Program, they support and scale “real world” innovation by helping to grow revolutionary businesses that not only create disruptive technologies but also have a strong focus on leveling the financial playing field.
Bronze Valley’s mission is to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs by providing holistic venture capital solutions that catalyze innovation and impact. The organization aims to dismantle barriers and foster an inclusive landscape in venture capital that transcends race, ace, gender, networks, and educational backgrounds. Up to five companies from a range of verticals are selected from a competitive applicant pool to participate in the free seven-week program. Participating companies receive:
- Individualized coaching and mentorship from the team of nationally ranked accelerator gener8tor on company growth and investor readiness
- Weekly “Lunch & Learns” and “Mentor Swarms”
- Investor and accelerator pitches
- $1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, HubSpot and Microsoft
