Incubator/Accelerator Services
As an incubator for early stage companies, UEL provides a variety of services designed to help you grow your business. This includes customized assistance with SBIR/STTR funding request preparation, lunch and learn events, networking events, and online resources.
Business Services
We think about the things you need for your business, so you don’t have to. We provide on-site businesses services, including:
- Maker Space and shared machine shop
- Eight shared conference spaces
- Shared IT and teleconference equipment
- Connected conference rooms with easy conference setup
- Fiber optic and high-speed WiFi connections
- Shared business equipment (copiers, scanners and postage machine)
- Secure package receiving and holding
- Loading dock for major shipping/receiving needs (semi-height)
Food Options
UEL offers several on-site food options for our companies and their guests. We house an Avenue C self-checkout micro-market where you can find a variety of fresh produce and prepacked food. We also have a gas grill and outdoor seating for company use, perfect for entertaining in the warmer months. Since we’re conveniently located between St. Paul and Minneapolis, there are a wide array of local food options within walking, driving and delivery distance. We’re also within service range of Foodsby delivery.
Convenient Location
UEL is centrally located in the Twin Cities, making it easy for your employees and guests to visit no matter how they travel.
- FREE Employee and guest parking
- Walking distance to light rail service and multiple metro transit bus routes
- Proximity to the University of Minnesota and use of complimentary on-campus vendor parking passes
- Bike racks at north and south entrances
Ewald Conference Center
Our on-site conference center can fulfill all your meeting needs. The Ewald Conference Center offers space to accommodate up to 76 classroom style or 100 theater style; alternatively, the space can be split into two rooms. We also provide audio-visual tools, affordable full-service catering options, free parking and a meeting planner. See our rates for more information and room details.
UMN Genomics Center
The University of Minnesota Genomics Center (UMGC) offers on-site genomic technologies and services to UEL tenants, as well as to researchers and clinicians at the University of Minnesota, and to academic and industry scientists throughout the United States and internationally. You can find more information about the UMGC and its offers on the UMGC website.
1000 Westgate Drive