The Innovation Space
Overview
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that functions as an incubator and accelerator for science-driven startups. Developed in partnership with the State of Delaware, DuPont, and the University of Delaware, it provides startups with lab space, equipment, mentorship, and funding. Its investment focus includes life sciences, clean tech, and advanced materials. The organization offers several programs, including the "First Fund™," which provides pre-seed and seed capital via convertible notes to resident companies.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
innovationspace.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Surgical Solutions, Inc. | Oct 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Apasomics | Aug 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Cyta Therapeutics | Sep 2023 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Layer Metrics Inc. | Feb 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Versogen | Dec 2018 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Innovation Space based?
The Innovation Space is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
When was The Innovation Space founded?
Founding year information for The Innovation Space is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Innovation Space have?
The Innovation Space has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Innovation Space's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Antelope Surgical Solutions, Inc., Apasomics, Cyta Therapeutics, Layer Metrics Inc., Versogen.
What was The Innovation Space's most recent investment shown here?
The Innovation Space's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Antelope Surgical Solutions, Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does The Innovation Space focus on?
The Innovation Space focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does The Innovation Space focus on?
The Innovation Space typically invests at the Early stage.