Innovation Factory

The Home of Tomorrow’s Advancements

What was once a Nabisco cookie factory now drives TMC’s diverse alliance of early-stage innovators. The TMC Innovation Factory empowers entrepreneurs from across the world to push the limits of discovery and bring their solutions to life faster with the support of industry partners, TMCi programming, and the greater TMC ecosystem.

2015 Established
350+ Start-ups
$75M TMC Venture Fund
$5.8B Raised to Date

The Nabisco building in Houston, known for producing iconic treats like Oreos and Chips Ahoy since 1950, has transformed into a hub for innovation in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, housing renowned companies and startups alike. Renovated in 2001 by the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the building, now called TMC Innovation Factory, retains its industrial charm while fostering collaboration among industry leaders and emerging entrepreneurs, offering a unique blend of history and modernity.

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TMC Innovation

TMC Innovation (TMCⁱ) is shaping the future of health care by uniting promising innovators with the best minds in science and medicine from member institutions across the Texas Medical Center.

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CDI @ TMC

The Center for Device Innovation at Texas Medical Center fast-tracks the development of medical devices from concept to market. With rapid prototyping and dedicated test spaces, CDI at TMC accelerates early and mid-stage development with state-of-the-art facilities.

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Leasing Opportunities

TMC Innovation offers a range of space options for life science and healthcare innovation companies seeking to join the community.

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DEDICATED DESK
PRIVATE OFFICE SUITE

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Interested in supporting innovation, research, and translational impact?

Through event sponsorships, organizations can support TMC Innovation Factory’s public programming while engaging with a global community of founders, researchers, and industry leaders. Sponsorships create meaningful opportunities to foster collaboration and grow the community.

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