Dr. Harold C. Smith
ARCHIMEDES FOUNDER
Dr. Harold C. Smith, a seasoned leader in RNA biology with over 30 years of experience in biomedical research, brings deep scientific expertise and a track record of translating discoveries into real-world applications as a founder of the Archimedes Center. Drawing on his extensive background in molecular biology, immunology, and antiviral research, including significant contributions to HIV/AIDS science, he helps guide the nonprofit’s mission to accelerate innovation by providing entrepreneurs and researchers access to a fully equipped commercial lab. Through this work, he supports the development of new diagnostics, therapeutics, and technologies, bridging the gap between early-stage discovery and clinical or commercial impact.
OUR TEAM
BIOTECH
LABS
Archimedes Center is designed to help early-stage biotech startups move quickly from concept to commercialization. The center removes the traditional barriers of cost, infrastructure, and access by allowing innovators to focus on building, testing, and scaling breakthrough ideas.
Plug-and-Play Lab Space
Built for Early-Stage Growth
Integrated Mentorship & Support
Accelerated Path to Milestones
EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES
EQUIPMENT
FACILITIES
LEADERSHIP TEAM
The incubator’s leadership team includes experienced scientists and seasoned business, finance, and legal advisors, and grant advisors, providing hands-on mentoring to help startups navigate everything from ideation to proof-of-concept, intellectual property development, and investor and strategic partner relationships.
PRICING SECTION
Free Resources
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domina.
Research Center
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domina.
GROWING MOMENTUM
Since 2009, Dr. Smith has successfully leased space and equipment to startups, proving that there is demand for a walk-up-ready Life Science Business Accelerator. Today, Archimedes supports seven companies and four companies holding letters of intent from Dr. Smith to assist them in establishing funding.