Emergent Technologies Institute

The Emergent Technologies Institute (ETI) is a 6.5-acre research-and-development complex that designed to support research and graduate education development at FGCU.  The 26,000-square-foot ETI includes research labs, classrooms, offices and public rooms. The ETI also is the first project in the Fort Myers ITEC, a 240-acre development planned as a magnet for technology and research companies.  The ETI contains the following facilities:

• 3 research labs (water, biotechnology, and renewable energy)
• 2 high-bay research labs (water treatment pilot systems and transportation technology development)
• 2 teaching labs (innovation spaces)
• 1 machine shop
• 2 acres of fenced outdoor space for large research projects
• 2 large classrooms and event spaces (132-85 seat)
• 3 classrooms (36 seat)
• 1 computer lab (30 seat)
• 10 offices 

The Emergent Technologies Institute supports a wide variety of educational programs, including the Master of Engineering graduate program, with emphasis areas in environmental engineering and renewable energy engineering, entrepreneurship programs, and continuing education/professional development programs.

Our supported research and technology development in major initiative areas: 

• Nutrient management and treatment
• Wetlands and storm water treatment
• Biochar analysis
• Environmental biotechnology
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Desalination system design and operation
• Solar desalination technologies
• Materials development for biomedical applications
• Bioengineering and biomedical research
• Cancer research
• Thin-film solar panel development
• Energy issues in water systems
• Energy management and efficiency
• Sustainable community development