About qb3 startup in a box

Q. What law firms do you work with on incorporation?
A. Wilson Sonsini.

Q. Is there a charge for the program?
A. No.

Q. Do you need to be registered as a company to submit an SBIR?
A. Yes, it is a Small Business Innovation Research grant.

Q. Does the QB3 Startup in a Box program take equity?
A. No.

Q. Is our IP secure if we work with QB3?
A. Yes, we keep your information confidential, and QB3 does not take any hold on IP.

Q. How to do most companies register for incorporation?
A. Delaware C-Corp.

About incubators

Q. How do I apply for space at a QB3 incubator?
A. Please fill out our online inquiry form and we will reply as soon as we can.
 
Q. Do companies need to be affiliated with the University of California to be admitted into a QB3 incubator?
A. No, QB3’s incubator facilities are open to all companies as long as they are operating in California.
 
Q. Does QB3 take equity from companies in its incubators?
A. No, QB3 does not take equity from its incubator tenants.  Our facilities are available for rent under flexible and affordable leases.
 
Q. What is the selection process to be admitted into a QB3 incubator?
A. We consider several factors to provide the best match your company with one of our sites. These factors include but are not limited to your company’s technology and target markets, your company’s requirements for space and access to certain facilities or equipment and your current or planned funding status.
 
Q. Do your facilities provide shared research equipment?
A. Yes, our facilities offer a wide range of shared equipment and research spaces including access to fume hoods, biosafety cabinets and cell culture facilities.  When inquiring about space using our online form please let us know what type of equipment you will need access to and we will do our best to match you with the incubator site that best suits your needs.  Companies also enjoy close proximity to core research facilities at UCSF and UC Berkeley.