Specifications include, but are not limited to: The proposed Center will be an integral component of the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology (CAFST) at FVSU, with access to state-of-the-art meat and dairy technology facilities, a cold vegetable canning complex, food sensory, chemistry and safety laboratories, biotechnology research facilities, and field experimental facilities required for innovation and subsequent commercialization of the agri-based technologies. The incubator will establish and facilitate industry collaborations and manufacturing arrangements required for commercialization of technological innovations by clients, such as improved farming methods and product development. More importantly, the Center will provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to acquire entrepreneurial skills. Thus, the project will support 30% teaching, 35% research, and 35% extension functions of the College.