COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - On Tuesday, the University of Vermont ushers in a new era of innovation to the Green Mountain State.

A new lab is opening its doors in Colchester.

The Biolabs Innovation Center offers early-stage life science start-ups and critical equipment and resources to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

The building features shared wet labs, private labs, flexible office spaces, and community areas.

Organizers say the facility will act as a catalyst for economic development in a rural state like Vermont.

The ribbon cutting kicks off at 11:30 Tuesday morning in Colchester.

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