Expand your POSSIBILITIES with a technologies partnership!
Did you know that new technologies solutions improve an individuals’ ability to learn, work, compete and interact with family and friends? People use assistive technology to achieve greater independence and to enhance the quality of their lives. Unfortunately, there is a tremendous gap of knowledge between the technology world and the disability world. Building on the unique strengths of the Walton Continuum, Walton Technologies is positioned to help close that gap.
By partnering with Walton, you benefit from:
Walton Continuum and Reputation – the association with the Walton Rehabilitation Health System provides Walton Technologies a benefit of working collaboratively with Walton’s organizations, Augusta Medical and Engineering Community, with local hospitals, including the Medical College of Georgia, University Hospital, Eisenhower Medical Center and the Veteran’s Hospital.
Walton Technologies’ Expertise – the Board of Directors for Walton Technologies includes representatives from the business, academic, and medical communities and our State of the Art Facilities
State of the Art Facilities Dedicated to improving the start-up, growth and survival rates of technology-based companies, the Walton Rehabilitation Technology Center offers both low cost space and a wide-range of development services that they may otherwise be unable to obtain or afford. To be eligible for these benefits, start up firms must have a credible business concept that has substantiated prospects for growth and is ready for implementation.
Office Space
The Walton Rehabilitation Technology Center is a 2,000 square foot facility. The Center includes three 144 square foot office bays and two 90 square foot office bays available for leasing. An additional 700 square feet of common office space includes a reception and administration area and a small conference area. Additional conference rooms, dining facility, classroom space and specialty clinics are available at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital.
Parking
Free parking is provided to the employees, clients and visitors of tenant companies in a surface lot located immediately behind the Center's building. Additional parking is available at nearby Walton Rehabilitation Hospital.
Building Access and Security
The Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees of tenant companies, however, can enter the building 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Walton Security makes regular security checks of all Walton facilities and parking areas, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Conference Rooms and Classrooms
In addition to the conference area located within the incubator, three conference rooms at Walton, with seating capacity from 12 to 20 persons, are available for use by tenant-companies of the Center at no additional cost. Two large classrooms with a seating capacity of 20-50 persons are available at Walton.
Office and Other Equipment
A variety of office machines and other equipment are available for use by tenant companies including copiers and fax machines.
Lunch Room/ Kitchen
Employees of tenant companies have free 24-hour accessibility to the Incubator's lunch room/kitchen. The room includes:
Refrigerator
Sink
Microwave
Commercial Coffee Maker
Tables and Chairs
Lease and Rental Rates
In order to accommodate the special needs of start-up and early-stage companies, all lease terms for space within the Incubator are negotiable. When negotiating a lease, Walton Technology staff will carefully analyze the specific needs and requirements of the company. True start-up companies, that is, those who are still in a product research or development stage and who have not yet generated any sales income, may be granted space at a rate that is substantially less than market rates for similar space in the Augusta, Georgia area.
Board of Directors for Walton Technologies
Mr. Frank Stone (Board Chairperson), Solomon Smith Barney, Financial Investment Consultant Mr. Preston Sizemore, Sizemore Inc., Board Chair Dr. John Keel, Walton Rehabilitation Health System, Musculoskeletal Program, Department Director Dr. Elizabeth Leibach, Ed.D., Medical College of Georgia, Biomedical and Radiological Technologies Dept., Chair Mr. Bonnie Mills, Augusta Technical College, Mechanical Engineering, Professor Mr. James Poehling, US Can Inc. (ret), Marketing & Sales, Exec. V.P. Dr. Paul Gustafson, Ph.D., Augusta State University, Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Mr. Dennis Skelley, Walton Rehabilitation Health System, President/CEO
