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April 1 marked a historic day for the University of South Dakota Discovery District as it officially opened the doors to its first building with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The USD Discovery District’s first building – a 50,000-square-foot, two-story, build-to-suit office and research facility – is designed to offer cutting-edge lab space necessary to meet the stringent requirements of research and commercialization.
Additionally, the building offers shared resources such as conference rooms and common areas to promote collaboration. Tenants also have access to university services such as prototyping, cGMP facilities and equipment to accelerate development.
“The USD Discovery District’s first tenants are already experiencing the value of this facility and partnership with USD,” said James W. Abbott, USD Discovery District board member. “The USD Discovery District is set to shape the future of research, health care and life sciences. This first building is a significant milestone in making that happen and in promoting economic growth in South Dakota.”
The USD Discovery District has secured three tenants, each of which has successfully customized its space to align with the specific requirements of its needs. To serve as resources for tenants, the South Dakota Small Business Development Center and the Prairie Family Business Association are among the initial tenants. OmegaQuant Analytics, an industry-leading nutrient-status testing company, is also one of the first tenants…