Bob Merritt

Delaware BioScience Association promotes Delaware's bioscience industry. It facilitates growth of the life science industry, advancements in research as well as supporting education initiatives in Delaware and the surrounding region. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Newark, DE.

First State Innovation, Inc. provides investment services to technology-based and early stage businesses. It services include seed capital, alternative funding, skilled human capital, commercialization assistance, intellectual capital and other entrepreneurial resource services. The firm also provides biotechnology and life sciences, advanced materials, information technology, nanotechnology, financial services and supporting infrastructure. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.