Expanding the Life Sciences Sector in Prince William County, Virginia January, 2019

1. Expanding the Life Sciences Sector in Prince William County, Virginia January, 2019 Presented By: Christopher Girdwood Business Development Manager Prince William County Department of Economic Development (703) 792-5516 cgirdwood@pwcgov.org

2. Prince William CountySnapshot • Less than 20 miles from Washington, DC • Virginia’s 2nd largest and 4th fastest growing County • MWCOG Projections (2015-2045): Employment (258,000), Population (573,000); Households (193,000) • 75% of Northern Virginia 1.5M workforce live within a 30-minute commute • 2 Interstates - I-95 and I-66 • 7 commuter rail stops on two rail lines • Easy access to 3 major airports: Washington Dulles International Airport; Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport; and Manassas Regional Airport • 6 higher education campuses and close to over 40 colleges and universities • 34.7 years median population age • 131,203 at-place employment (as of 4Q2018) • 2.8% unemployment rate; 1.1% lower than the national unemployment rate (as of Mar. 2019) • Median household income of $101,059 • Home to the FBI Northern Virginia Resident Agency and Marine Corps Base Quantico • AAA bond rating from all 3 rating agencies; held by only 1.5% of all US counties. 465,346 Population* * As of 12/31/2018 358,300 * Source: Prince William County Government ** Source: Metropolitan Washington Council of Government Updated: May 2019

3. Prince William County Workforce Accessibility

4. Talent Pipeline Prince William County is centrally located to major research institutions producing both laboratory talent and business resources.

5. Patient Resources Prince William County is home to two major hospital networks. Additional hospitals located within the Region:

6. Prince William County’s Life Sciences Companies

7. Innovation Park

8. George Mason University Institute for Biomedical Innovation • Mason’s Science and Technology Campus located at Innovation Park! • Institute for Biomedical Innovation is a 75,000-square-foot research facility with CAP/CLIA Compliant Clinical Proteomics Laboratory, the first in the USA dedicated to proteomics translational research. • Protein Microarray and Molecular Characterization Laboratory generates protein arrays to measure hundreds of proteins and post-translationally modified proteins from a limited number of cells. • Mass Spectrometry Laboratory uses specialized chromatography, electrophoresis, and cell fractionation systems to separate and analyze components of tissue, serum and other physiological samples for biomarker discovery. • Nanofabrication Laboratory is equipped to manufacture hydrogel nanoparticles to trap, concentrate and protect biomarkers directly from blood, urine and saliva samples, in one step; Drug discovery. • Biochemistry Laboratories conduct research in metabolomics, synthetic biology, & identification/analysis of small antimicrobial peptides.

9. George Mason University Biomedical Research Lab • A $50 million, 52,000-square-foot, stand-alone, high-security facility located at Innovation Park. • Supports research programs in the National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases focusing on host response using proteomics and nanotechnology. • Facility features more than 18,500 square feet of lab space comprising BSL-2 open-design laboratories with cell culture suites, preparation areas, and a microscopy room; ABSL-2 rooms, a surgery suite; BSL-3 laboratories; and ABSL-3 suites and a necropsy suite. • The heart of the ABSL-3 is a centralized aerobiology suite that contains a 10-foot stainless steel negative-pressure Class III hoodline. • State-of-the-art facilities to house multiple animal species, from rodents to nonhuman primates.

10. Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) • NOVA Biotech Program prepares graduates for immediate employment into entry-level positions as laboratory, research or manufacturing technicians in biotechnology. • NOVA Formal Training Programs (~20+ graduates per year) • Biotechnology A.A.S. • Biotechnology Lab Technician Career Studies Certificate • Prince William (Manassas) Campus Equipment includes: • DNA Sequencer, analyzer, digital imagers, and protein electrophoresis equipment • Centrifuges, micro centrifuges, ultracentrifuge • Chromatography system, spectrophotometers • Atomic force and compound light microscopes, dissecting, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopes • Thermocyclers, plate readers, pH meters, nanodrops • Dedicated lab space primarily for nucleic acid and protein methods and immunological methods • https://www.nvcc.edu/biotech

11. Advanced STEM Educational Opportunities • Governor’s School @ Innovation Park • Location: George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus • Regional Governor’s School program for students in grades 11 and 12 • Students take math, science, engineering, and research classes in the morning and return to base school for additional curriculum and extracurricular activities • Courses prepare students for Advanced Placement exams • 4 semesters of dual enrollment courses (3 credits paid by school division) • Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program • Location: George Mason University • Provides high school and undergraduate students with real-world research experiences in a variety of innovative STEM topics • Often leads to co-authorship on peer reviewed literature • Workshops to strengthen scientific writing, oral communication skills and exercise creativity • Explore STEM career choices (meetings with role models)

12. Prince William Science Accelerator at Innovation Park Prince William County is home to the only public-private, commercially available wet lab spaces in Northern Virginia. • Building Features • 9 wet labs ranging from 383 sf –1013 sf • 5 labs with fume hoods • Each lab has a separate office area • 2 conference rooms • Kitchen, mail room with scanner / copier • Backup Generator • Cyberlocks • Showers • Common Laboratory Equipment • Autoclave • Glassware washer, Ice machine, DI water • Complimentary one-year VA BIO membership

13. Current Science Accelerator Tenants The Science Accelerator offers reasonable lease terms ($32 sq. ft. annual, 1-3 year terms) to encourage a diversity of science and tech entrepreneurs to build their business. Below is a list of the current Science Accelerator tenants. Ceres Nano graduated and now has 20 employees.

14. Current Life Science Lab Space Footprint

15. Available Economic Development Incentives • Prince William County: • Economic Development Opportunity Fund • Expedited Plan Review and Fee Reduction • State of Virginia: • Governors Opportunity Fund • Virginia Job Investment Program • R&D Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemption • Research and Commercialization Fund • Angel Investor Tax Credits • SBIR Matching Grants • Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corp.

16. Prince William County Department of Economic Development Christopher Girdwood - cgirdwood@pwcgov.org www.PwcEconDev.org | 703.792.5516 Follow us on Twitter @PWCDED Sign-up for our Newsletter at www.PwcEconDev.org