BRIC History
From Concept to Move-in
The BRIC location has long been an important economic driver in the Waco Community, but only recently became a state-of-the-art Research Facility. Here is a timeline of how the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) Discovery Park was developed on the site of a former General Tire plant.
2021
My Labs Direct COVID-19 Testing Lab Established in BRIC
2020
L2M Launches Verifi Technologies
L2M Endowed Chair Established in Hankamer School of Business
Lab to Market wins $1.5 Million U.S. Department of Commerce Grant
2019
Baylor's Lab to Market Collaborative Developed - 2019
L2M Launches 6P Color Inc
2018
BRIC Creates Innovative Start-ups - 2018
2015
BRIC Adds Industry and Education Partners - 2015
2014
Second year of BRIC operations brings new and expanded industry partnerships - 2014
BRIC Recognized by Historic Preservation Society - 2014
2013
Initial Spaces Ready for Occupancy, BRIC Commences Operations - 2013
BRIC Collaborative Begins as L-3 Platform Integration Waco and Baylor University sign lease agreement - 2014
2011
2010
As Vision Grows - 2010
Site and Lead Funding Secured, Plant "Makeover" Begins - 2010
2009
2008
2007
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