Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Innovation Center?
The State of Missouri provided limited funding in regions of the state to establish Innovation Centers to encourage development of new businesses and technologies. This center offers many services for new businesses as well as incubator space — all located on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
What is a Business Incubator?
A Business Incubator is a facility where start-up businesses locate to receive nurturing, guidance and mentoring until they become viable enough to move into the community.
Why would I want to locate my business in an Incubator?
Businesses experience a much higher survival rate if start-up occurs in a Business Incubator versus outside of an incubator.
How long can I stay?
Business Incubators are designed to nurture and grow a business over a period of about three years. We monitor occupants closely to ensure they remain on track for ‘graduation’ within that timeframe.
Is my business eligible to locate inside the business incubator?
We welcome all businesses to apply. The goal of this Incubator is to attract business in the areas of research, light manufacturing, technology or service.
What will I get in return for my monthly rental fee?
Many amenities come with locating in the Innovation Center’s Business Incubator.
Among those are:
- Building receptionist
- State-of-the-art training room
- Conference room
- Daily mail delivery and pick-up
- Janitorial service
- Utilities
- 24-hr building access
- Free parking
- Southeast campus location
Meet with us to discuss your business idea and see the office space. We review applications and select businesses that meet eligibility requirements and fit the center’s mission.
Amenities & Fees
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Annual rate for leased space in the
Southeast Innovation Center Incubator
Amenities included with lease:
- Mail pick up and delivery
- 24-hour tenant access
- Building receptionist
- Utilities and janitorial service
- State-of-the-art training room and conference room
- Free parking
- Location on the Southeast campus
For example, rental of office space 165 square feet @ $15 / sq. ft.
= $2,475 annually
or $206.25 per month. |
$15.00 a square foot is the minimum rate.
Currently, rates vary depending on size of the office.
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| Photocopies |
$.05 / page |
| Fax machine |
$ .75 / page sent
$.25 / page received |
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LAN Line Drop
Monthly LAN connection |
$500 one time fee
$5 |
| Phone line installation in University system |
$75 one time |
| Activation of existing phone jack |
$50 one time |
| Phone monthly charge |
$20 per month +
actual long distance charges @ .33/min |
| Lost Key Fee |
$25 lost key
$75 door Re-core |
Postage
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Amount of postage used |
| Furniture/Rental Furniture |
based on availability |
| Management, financial, marketing, and engineering consulting |
Negotiated |
Many of these items are explained in the tenant handbook, and each new tenant is given a copy of the handbook upon signing the lease agreement.
If you are a small business owner, and are interested in applying for office space in our third floor incubator, please call (573) 651-2929 and a leasing packet will be mailed to you or complete the application (Adobe PDF file).
Parking
Free parking is available at the Southeast Innovation Center for all incubator businesses. View the parking map. Note: In the summer of 2009, the parking lot around the SE Innovation Center will be resurfaced, as will a couple of areas across Pacific Street. Several buildings around the Innovation Center will be demolished to make way for dozens of additional parking spaces and green areas. Parking and walkiing paths will be interrupted until Mid-September 2009.
