Origin Innovation Hub Launches in Frisco, Texas
Origin, a new innovation-focused facility in Frisco, Texas, has officially opened its doors, marking a significant step forward in the city's continued rise as a national innovation leader. The public-private partnership, conceptualized by the Frisco EDC and brought to fruition by Baylor Scott & White Health Sports Therapy & Research, aims to bring industry-specific accelerator programming, sports-tech innovation, and international startup support to the region.
Key Takeaways:
- Origin, a 6,000-square-foot space located on the 10th floor of the Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research facility, will serve as a hub for startups, investors, and corporate partners.
- The facility will be operated by Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley-based innovation acceleration company, under a membership-based model.
- Origin will host networking events, hackathons, workshops, and special presentations open to the greater community.
- The facility will also be open to Frisco-based entrepreneurs, service providers, and partner institutions, including the University of North Texas-Frisco, which will sponsor a dedicated sports innovation space within the facility.
- Plug and Play will connect startups with large corporations, investors, and industry leaders, leveraging their proven ability to drive innovation.
- Frisco is home to more than 500 tech companies and many top-tier leading brands.
Statistics:
- The facility has been under development since 2020.
- Plug and Play has operations in 60-plus locations across five continents.
- Plug and Play has invested in hundreds of successful companies, including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi.
- The Frisco EDC has facilitated major economic development projects, resulting in hundreds of projects and thousands of jobs in the City of Frisco.
Sources:
- Frisco Economic Development Corporation
- Plug and Play