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Innovation Depot rebranded and updated its programs and facilities in [[2021]]. [[Telegraph Creative]] was commissioned for the brand refresh, with [[Kinetic Communications]] upgrading the center's website and smartphone app. [[Bendy Knees Design]] created a series of interior murals. Knight Eady's former offices were reconfigured as the '''Ignite''' co-working center. Innovation Depot also became a tenant in the building that replaced the [[Ramsay-McCormack building]] in downtown [[Ensley]].
Innovation Depot rebranded and updated its programs and facilities in [[2021]]. [[Telegraph Creative]] was commissioned for the brand refresh, with [[Kinetic Communications]] upgrading the center's website and smartphone app. [[Bendy Knees Design]] created a series of interior murals. Knight Eady's former offices were reconfigured as the '''Ignite''' co-working center. Innovation Depot also became a tenant in the building that replaced the [[Ramsay-McCormack building]] in downtown [[Ensley]].


In [[2023]] Innovation Depot turned over operation of its "Voltage" 6-week accelerator program to [[AppThink]]. The same year, the [[Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator]] relocated to Innovation Depot from the [[Denham Building]]. Development of the nearby [[Nextec Building]] was expected to expand the range of services available to startups. All three moves were seen as helping nurture productive interactions between entrepreneurs.  
In [[2023]] Innovation Depot turned over operation of its "Voltage" 6-week accelerator program to [[AppThink]]. The same year, the [[Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator]] relocated to Innovation Depot from the [[Denham Building]]. Development of the nearby [[Nextec Building]] was expected to expand the range of services available to startups. All three moves were seen as helping nurture productive interactions between entrepreneurs. Later the same year the Depot began offering access to the building's public spaces for remote work and networking by subscription.


[[Image:Innovation Depot.jpg|center|thumb|800px|The Innovation Depot under construction in February 2007. Photo by Curtis Palmer]]
[[Image:Innovation Depot.jpg|center|thumb|800px|The Innovation Depot under construction in February 2007. Photo by Curtis Palmer]]
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* [[Advanced Systems Unlimited]]
* [[Advanced Systems Unlimited]]
* [[Advanced Tear Diagnostics]]
* [[Advanced Tear Diagnostics]]
* [[AI Metrics]]
* [[AI Metrics]] (2019–)
* [[Alveolus Bio]] (2021–)
* [[Amesino]]
* [[Amesino]]
* [[Amizona Scientific]]
* [[Amizona Scientific]]
* [[Analyitical AI]]
* [[Analyitical AI]]
* [[Automation Experts Group]]
* [[Automation Experts Group]]
* [[Backr Sports]] (formerly [[Pro U Sports]], 2021–)
* [[Better Kombucha]]
* [[Better Kombucha]]
* [[BioGX]] (2007–)
* [[BioGX]] (2007–)
* [[Birmingham Corps]] (2022–)
* [[Birmingham Promise]]
* [[Boulo Solutions]]
* [[Boulo Solutions]]
* [[Breedwise]]
* [[Breedwise]]
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* [[Cahaba Labs]]
* [[Cahaba Labs]]
* [[Champ Creative]]
* [[Champ Creative]]
* [[Chonex]]
* [[Chronicle Studio]]
* [[Chronicle Studio]]
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* [[Circool]]
* [[ConcertCare]]
* [[Coolbus]]
* [[Coolbus]]
* [[Copysmith]]
* [[Copysmith]]
* [[Covalence]]
* [[Covalence]]
* [[CoWello]]
* [[Crestline Bagel Co.]]
* [[Crestline Bagel Co.]]
* [[Croux]]
* [[Croux]]
* [[Dippi]]
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* [[Electromagnetic Marketing]]
* [[Electromagnetic Marketing]]
* [[Embassy Social]]
* [[Empower Therapeutics]]
* [[Essnova Solutions]]
* [[Essnova Solutions]]
* [[Extelli]]
* [[Field Culture Compost]]
* [[Field Culture Compost]]
* [[FireRock]]
* [[FireRock]]
* [[The Fitness Lab]]
* [[The Flywheel Group]]
* [[FoundationCapital]]
* [[FoundationCapital]]
* [[Harmony Venture Labs]]
* [[FTB Technologies]]
* [[Heart Rhythm Clinical Research Solutions]]
* [[Help Lightning]] (2016–)
* [[Help Lightning]] (2016–)
* [[Immediate]]
* [[IMD Interactive]] (2018–)
* [[Immersive Experience Laboratories]]
* [[Immersive Experience Laboratories]]
* [[ImmunoCreate]]
* [[Immunowake]]
* [[Impact Partners Global]]
* [[Impact Partners Global]]
* [[Intelligent Media & Design]]
* [[ListedKit]]
* [[LRY Media Group]]
* [[Lunar Lab]]
* [[Mini Sales]]
* [[NanomediGene]]
* [[NHabit Bham]]
* [[O3 Solutions]]
* [[Onyx Oz]]
* [[Pantheon Systems]]
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* [[NanomediGene]]
* [[Prepaid2Cash]]
* [[ProU Sports]]
* [[Quantalytix]]
* [[REPOWR]]
* [[Quire Consulting]]
* [[Rezenent]]
* [[Redi Enterprise Development]]
* [[Singular]]
* [[ResBiotic]]
* [[SanGuard Security]]
* [[SecturaSOFT]]
* [[Sngular]]
* [[Smith Limited Agency]] (2023–)
* [[Smith Limited Agency]] (2023–)
* [[Sociallyin]]
* [[Stenco]]
* [[Stenco]]
* [[Strategy Point]]
* [[Strategypoint]]
* [[Streamnasium]]
* [[SunFire Biotechnologies]]
* [[SunFire Biotechnologies]]
* [[TechBirmingham]]
* [[Treavir]]
* [[Tricorder Array Technologies]]
* [[Tricorder Array Technologies]]
* [[TruSpin]]
* [[TruSpin]]
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* [[VitalEngine]]
* [[VitalEngine]]
* [[Vulcan Biosciences]]
* [[Vulcan Biosciences]]
* [[WineView]]
* [[Xcellent Life]]
* [[Xcellent Life]]
* [[XpertDox]]
* [[XpertDox]]
* [[Yuva Biosciences]] (2019-)
* [[Yuva Biosciences]] (2019-)
* [[Ziscuit]]
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==Other agencies==
* [[Alabama International Trade Center]]
* [[Alabama Small Business Development Center]]
* [[Birmingham Corps]] (2022–)
* [[Birmingham Promise]]
* [[Tech Birmingham]]


===Graduates===
===Graduates===
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* [[Circle Source]], 2002–2010
* [[Circle Source]], 2002–2010
* [[Breeze]], 2012–2016
* [[Breeze]], 2012–2016
* [[Chonex]], 2018
* [[Concert Care]] / [[ConcertIDC]], –2022
* [[Concert Care]] / [[ConcertIDC]], –2022
* [[CTS]], 1993–2010
* [[CTS]], 1993–2010
* [[Discovery BioMed]], 2007–2011
* [[Discovery BioMed]], 2007–2011
* [[Embassy Social]]
* [[Endomimetics]]
* [[Endomimetics]]
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* [[Fairmont Technology Solutions]]
* [[Fairmont Technology Solutions]]
* [[Fleetio]], -2017
* [[Fleetio]], -2017
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* [[FreeTextbooks]], -2016
* [[FreeTextbooks]], -2016
* [[Harmony Venture Labs]]
* [[Immediate]], 2019–2022
* [[Immediate]], 2019–2022
* [[IN8bio]] (formerly [[IN8bio|Incysus]]), 2017–2021
* [[IN8bio]] (formerly [[IN8bio|Incysus]]), 2017–2021
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* [[Markham Bailey]], 2010-2016
* [[Markham Bailey]], 2010-2016
* [[MotionMobs]], 2012-2013
* [[MotionMobs]], 2012-2013
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* [[Motus Motorcycles]], 2008–2012
* [[Motus Motorcycles]], 2008–2012
* [[Pack Health]], 2014–2016
* [[Pack Health]], 2014–2016
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* [[Platypi]], –2017
* [[Platypi]], –2017
* [[PointClear Solutions]] / [[Gazoont]], 2006–2017
* [[PointClear Solutions]] / [[Gazoont]], 2006–2017
* [[REPOWR]]
* [[Rezenent]]
* [[Sociallyin]]
* [[Suture Health]], 2009-2016
* [[Suture Health]], 2009-2016
* [[Therapy Brands]]/[[TheraNest]], 2013–
* [[Therapy Brands]]/[[TheraNest]], 2013–
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* [[Alabama Chai]]
* [[Alabama Chai]]
* [[Alteg Systems]]
* [[Alteg Systems]]
* [[Alveolus Bio]] (2021–2024), moved to [[Station 41]]
* [[Archetype]]
* [[Archetype]]
* [[Aspen Healthcare]]
* [[Aspen Healthcare]]
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* [[Diamond Fortress]]
* [[Diamond Fortress]]
* [[Digital Compass]]
* [[Digital Compass]]
* [[Dippi]]
* [[Directorpoint]]
* [[Directorpoint]]
* [[Doctor Wellington]]
* [[Doctor Wellington]]
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* [[No I.D. LLC]]
* [[No I.D. LLC]]
* [[NuCel]]
* [[NuCel]]
* [[O3 Solutions]]
* [[Organogenesis]]
* [[Organogenesis]]
* [[Panorama Public Relations]]
* [[Panorama Public Relations]]
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* [[pMD]]
* [[pMD]]
* [[Pointz]]
* [[Pointz]]
* [[Quantalytix]]
* [[Redhawk]]
* [[Redhawk]]
* [[Redmont Health Services]]
* [[Redmont Health Services]]
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* [[Salesity]]
* [[Salesity]]
* [[Salient Labs]]
* [[Salient Labs]]
* [[Sanguard Security Services]]
* [[Slade]] planners
* [[Slade]] planners
* [[Slope]]
* [[Slope]]
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* Thornton, William (December 7, 2022) "Birmingham’s Innovation Depot names new CEO." AL.com
* Thornton, William (December 7, 2022) "Birmingham’s Innovation Depot names new CEO." AL.com
* Thrailkill, Laurel (March 10, 2023) "[https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/inno/stories/profiles/2023/03/10/innovation-depot-growing-adding-techstars.html More Than a Building: Shaping Innovation Depot's Past, Present and Future]". {{BBJ}}
* Thrailkill, Laurel (March 10, 2023) "[https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/inno/stories/profiles/2023/03/10/innovation-depot-growing-adding-techstars.html More Than a Building: Shaping Innovation Depot's Past, Present and Future]". {{BBJ}}
* Thrailkill, Laurel (July 3, 2023) "Innovation Depot offers new membership option for access to building." {{BBJ}}


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 11:24, 11 March 2024

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The Innovation Depot is a combined facility for the City of Birmingham's Entrepreneurial Center and UAB's Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries (OADI). The two centers have worked together under the Entrepreneurial Center's management since 2001.

The present facility opened in 2007 in the former downtown Sears store at 1500 1st Avenue North, on the block between 1st and 2nd Avenue North and 14th and 16th Streets. The building was gutted and renovated at a cost of $17 million for the center. The architects for the renovation were Williams-Blackstock with Brice Building Company as the general contractor and Brantley Visioneering as the construction manager.

The building's architectural design won an Honor Citation from the Gulf States chapter of the American Institute of Architects and a Merit Award for Adaptive Reuse from AIA Birmingham.

The name "Innovation Depot" was chosen to reflect its proximity to Birmingham's Railroad Reservation, the "incubator" of industrial development in the late 19th century. The 145,000 square-foot facility was designed to house as many as 75 small businesses and employ as many as 500 workers. The center focuses on biotechnology start-ups and has 20,000 square feet of wet laboratory space and a shared equipment lab with an autoclave, centrifuge, low-temperature freezer and micro-optics.

The Innovation Depot in August 2008

Other service providers that are located in the building include the Alabama Small Business Development Center Network, the Alabama Procurement Technical Assistance Center, the Birmingham Business Resource Center, the Birmingham Venture Club, TechBirmingham, and the Alabama International Trade Center.

The Innovation Depot serves as an anchor for the city's proposed "Entrepreneurial District", which is reflected in the 2004 City Center Master Plan. According to the plan, the Innovation Depot will be connected across the Railroad Reservation and midtown to the UAB campus by a "green street" on 14th Street South which passes alongside the Railroad Park (opened in 2010). The entire district will have a special overlay zoning to encourage entrepreneurial activity as an engine for dense mid-rise urban development.

Culinard's Culinard Cafe, with a gelato bar, was located inside the Innovation Depot until 2016. Other amenities include picnic tables and a boule court in a courtyard garden and a rooftop deck.

In March 2009 the Depot reported a "sales and earnings impact" of over $340 million for 2008. At that point the center was serving 55 client businesses with a combined payroll of over 350 employees. For 2009, the center's sales impact declined to $290 million while the number of client firms increased to 65. In 2010, the Depot went ahead with plans to complete the outfitting of still-unfinished areas and subdivide some existing spaces into smaller offices to reach a total capacity of 85 companies and around 600 employees. In March 2011, the sales and earnings impact was reported at over $1 billion for 2010. In 2018 the Innovation Depot claimed a five-year economic impact of $1.66 billion for the Birmingham area.

In 2011 Discovery BioMed, which designs and contracts human cell-based drug discovery and development programs, became the first company to formally "graduate" from the center's program, moving to offices in the Riverhills Business Park Inverness.

Innovation Depot rebranded and updated its programs and facilities in 2021. Telegraph Creative was commissioned for the brand refresh, with Kinetic Communications upgrading the center's website and smartphone app. Bendy Knees Design created a series of interior murals. Knight Eady's former offices were reconfigured as the Ignite co-working center. Innovation Depot also became a tenant in the building that replaced the Ramsay-McCormack building in downtown Ensley.

In 2023 Innovation Depot turned over operation of its "Voltage" 6-week accelerator program to AppThink. The same year, the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator relocated to Innovation Depot from the Denham Building. Development of the nearby Nextec Building was expected to expand the range of services available to startups. All three moves were seen as helping nurture productive interactions between entrepreneurs. Later the same year the Depot began offering access to the building's public spaces for remote work and networking by subscription.

The Innovation Depot under construction in February 2007. Photo by Curtis Palmer

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Graduates

Former clients

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