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Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center

Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center

Kalamazoo, Michiganwmubrcc.com

Overview

The Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) is located at Western Michigan University and provides startup and gap funding to promising Michigan-based life sciences and medical device ventures entering the commercialization phase of development. They consider a wide range of life science technologies across all indications including but not limited to: biotech therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, software, food,environmental and analytical services. BRCC also provides growth capital funding to Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) already servicing and on the market.

Year Founded

2003

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AuthsnapNov 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
ONL TherapeuticsAug 2023Series CCo-investor
ONL TherapeuticsMar 2023Series CCo-investor
Peptinovo BiopharmaJun 2021SAFECo-investor
ONL TherapeuticsDec 2020Series BCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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HeadquartersKalamazoo, Michigan
Year Founded2003

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