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.
Beginnings - 1944
A Changing Industry - 1986
Vacant Facility Acquired - 1995
Research Initiatives Receive Boost - 2007
Baylor Planners Envision Discovery Park - 2008
Discovery Park Project Vaults Forward with Generous Gift - 2009
As Vision Grows - 2010
Site and Lead Funding Secured, Plant "Makeover" Begins - 2010
Project Partners Recognized for Accomplishments - 2011
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
Second year of BRIC operations brings new and expanded industry partnerships - 2014
BRIC Recognized by Historic Preservation Society - 2014
BRIC Adds Industry and Education Partners - 2015
BRIC Creates Innovative Start-ups - 2018
Baylor's Lab to Market Collaborative Developed - 2019
L2M Launches 6P Color Inc - 2019
L2M Launches Verifi Technologies - 2020
L2M Endowed Chair Established in Hankamer School of Business - 2020
Lab to Market wins $1.5 Million U.S. Department of Commerce Grant - 2020
My Labs Direct COVID-19 Testing Lab Established in BRIC - 2021