It’s a difficult ride for those brave enough to pursue bioinnovation or science entrepreneurship: the gap between a breakthrough scientific discovery and a commercialized biotech solution is full of obstacles. But perhaps the biggest hurdle of them all is getting access to world-class laboratory space.
How hard is it to find the right biotech lab space in California?
Too many traditional biotech incubators require you to turn over equity, restrict access to certain equipment, or sign on for multi-year leases. The high cost of building out your own wet lab, in combination with a lack of easy 24/7 access to equipment, means many early-stage labs end up struggling to reach commercialization. This isn’t just a matter of lost funds; it’s a matter of lost time. If you’re a scientist looking to commercialize a new cell therapy, biofuel or bioplastic, you want the world to be able to use it now – not after another 6 months (or a year!) spent on lab logistics!
So what is an innovative biotech startup to do?
Here at BADASS Labs, we believe that scientists shouldn’t lose out on their potential to commercialize because there aren’t any resources available to help them. That’s why we were created: we are a nonprofit lab incubator built by scientists, for scientists. As the #1 nonprofit biotech incubator, our approach is to make the science happen.
Dr. David Kiewlich, our founder, has felt the frustrations of an 18-month search for laboratory space firsthand. BADASS Labs is the biotech incubator Bay Area that really wants to help founders and members, not take from them.
Here’s how we do it:
- We take ZERO equity.
- We make no IP claims.
- We are dedicated to the advancement of science for humanity, not profits.
We give you a Biotech Lab Space (in Alameda, CA) that has everything you need to conduct your research – the kind of facilities you see at the top research institutions.
Whether you’re a lab looking to research advanced technologies in oncology, biofuels, or battery materials, or if you need lab space in the Bay Area to build carbon capture, we have what you need. Our facilities have a modern biotech coworking space in Alameda, with 24/7 access to all equipment, lab bench, and space. We provide all the wet lab support you need to conduct your research, so you can focus on your work and not your overhead.
Plus, we offer 24/7 access to labs, wet labs and equipment, no restrictions, and flat-fee pricing that includes all the support services. We only require a 3-month commitment, and then you’re free to move on or keep on going as long as you need. We don’t offer forced graduation – we believe in sustainable growth.
Proven Success: Whereas the biotech startup success rate is 10%, our member companies have a success rate of 89-95%. Collectively they have raised over $900M!
From a single dedicated bench to a private lab suite with full, shared lab space for startups equipped with cell therapy, AAV manufacturing, or other specialized equipment, the right space is within your grasp at BADASS Labs. We believe: “Succeed or learn, there is no fail.”
Join the Rebellion: Your Path to Impact Starts Now
The future of biotech and climate tech is being built by courageous thinkers like you. Don’t let conventional limits get in the way. BADASS Labs is more than a lab facility for biotech startups – it is an initiative to “lift all boats” and create an open, welcoming, and nurturing ecosystem where voices from underrepresented groups in STEM can spearhead a new era of scientific discovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What sort of companies does BADASS Labs support? We support pre-seed through Series B biotech and climate tech startups focused on furthering the science of the human species; specifically, cell and gene therapy, oncology, sustainable bio-manufacturing, battery materials, and carbon capture.
- What is unique about BADASS Labs? Our key differentiators are that BADASS Labs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we do not take equity, we do not lay claims on your IP, 24/7, open access to a fully equipped, world-class lab, our flexible terms, and flat fee, transparent pricing. Our approach puts founders first.
- What is the cost to be a member at BADASS Labs? We offer flat fee pricing that encompasses lab space, the use of state-of-the-art equipment, and our support services. For more information, contact us.
- Is it necessary to move my company upon receiving large amounts of investment or growth? No. We have flexible terms with no forced graduation period and our member companies are encouraged to stay as long as they want, as long as they are successful, as long as they need to be.
- What equipment is provided at BADASS Labs? Our lab facilities provide state-of-the-art equipment for a large variety of biotech and climate tech experiments, including equipment specifically set up for a shared lab space for startups that do cell therapy, molecular biology, and analytical chemistry. We are constantly adding new equipment.
To learn more about joining BADASS Labs, schedule a tour of our Alameda facilities, connect with our community of fearless innovators, or apply to become a part of our lab facilities now.