Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center

Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center is the venture capital investment arm of Western Michigan University specializing in startup and gap funding. The firm seeks to invest in the life sciences sector with a focus on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics. It seeks to invest in companies which have a substantial presence in the State of Michigan and a presence in, or business link to Southwest Michigan. The firm typically invests between $25,000 and $250,000 per deal. Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center was founded in 2003 and is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Carrick Craig

VP for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Rawle I. Hollingsworth

Director

Janice Van Der Kley

VP for Business and Finance and Controller; CFO Treasurer for the Board of Trustees; and Director