Nucleus provides business management and consulting services to support entrepreneurs engaged in innovation and research. From concept evaluation through product development and investment strategies, Nucleus drives innovation.

As an entity, Nucleus' work is integral to the development of the research park currently underway at UofL's Haymarket 30-block property in downtown Louisville. In this role, Nucleus is creating a vibrant technology business district at Haymarket along the city's Healthcare / University / Riverfront corridor.

The Nucleus Innovation Parks will house multiple facilities in close proximity to expedite collaboration and shared expertise among researchers and companies. The park clusters valuable resources and connections to grow business in a campus-like environment. All facilities will feature wet/dry laboratories for research, the latest in clean room technology, as well as professional office space.

Long Term Focus

In the next 20 years, Nucleus projects are expected to:

Healthcare treatments. Pharmaceuticals. Bio-technologies. Medical devices. These innovations and more are the focus of Nucleus’ future.

To make it happen, the University of Louisville and government and business partners are committed to fulfilling five stated objectives:

1. Nurture University of Louisville life science research and recruit life science companies to Louisville.

2. Recruit life science companies to Louisville.

3. Create infrastructure to house life science and research-based companies.

4. Build a bio-informatics system to create a seamless continuum from research through commercialization.

5. Eliminate business barriers to research by promoting partnerships that put life science discoveries on the route to successful commercialization