The new incubator contains 42,000 square feet of space, including co-working space, conference rooms, a high-tech event area, collaboration spots, dedicated office suites and a full kitchen. Photo: Douglas Levere

Christina Orsi, associate vice president for economic development, gives a tour of the spaces during the grand opening. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The Bruce A. Holm Commons area features colorful and distinctive seating. Photo: Douglas Levere

Christina Orsi speaks to community members during the grand opening. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The space is designed so entrepreneurs can collaborate in an open workspace or rent a single dedicated desk, then scale up to full private offices as their teams evolve. Photo: Douglas Levere

Norma Nowak (right), executive director of the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, chats with an employee of one of the businesses working out of the space. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The concierge area looks onto a large conference space. Photo: Douglas Levere

President Satish K. Tripathi tours a co-working space as an employee of one of the businesses works in the space. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Whimsical rocking chairs offer a space to relax or hold an informal meeting. Photo: Douglas Levere

This area for small team meetings features a large, wall-mounted screen and seating with fold-out desk surfaces. Photo: Douglas Levere

The full kitchen is a convenience for those working in the incubator and provides space and utilities for larger events. Photo: Douglas Levere