So, you’re a rebellious scientist armed with a disruptive scientific concept, yet you’re running into wall after wall? You’ve got the science, the ambition, the vision—you have everything, but the system is letting you down. Welcome to the scene where innovation doesn’t have access to state-of-the-art lab space and a supporting framework. Where a world-class innovation will succeed or be crushed in bureaucracy.
A Difficult Time for Biotech
For the majority of early-stage, pre-seed to Series B biotech startups, securing adequate laboratory space is a daunting undertaking. Wet lab costs in the Bay Area are astronomical. Many incubators require a large equity stake and require graduates to “graduate” by set dates to allow for new companies. These startups are spending so much time on lab leasing or equipment financing or IP issues. For climate tech startups to tackle the most pressing global problems, they need labs that are not as restrictive. The old way is too inflexible and too slow.
BADASS Labs: Where Disruption Begins
The first nonprofit biotech incubator in the United States is BADASS Labs. As 6-time serial biotech entrepreneur and BADASS Labs Founder Dr. David Kiewlich says, “As a founder I spent 18 months looking for a wet lab for my first company, and we finally found it, but we lost so much time and so many opportunities in the search. We built BADASS to prevent any founder from ever having to have that experience again.” BADASS is the only place for fearless bio-innovators, biotech start-ups, and disruptors of industry to get their potential unleashed in an environment that offers world-class wet lab and office space through our dynamic coworking laboratory ecosystems.
BADASS Labs Where Fearless Innovation Happens
- No equity, no IP claims (and we mean it) No IP claims; we take zero equity, we have no equity. It is yours.
- A 501(c)(3) that’s not-for-profit A nonprofit whose only motive is improving science for the benefit of humanity.
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access Access to our facilities, which include state-of-the-art equipment and technology at 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Terms you need for flexible access You only need a minimum of 3 months, no time pressure to graduate, just stay as long as you need to.
- Flat fee pricing A single, transparent fee, including all support services, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
- Top tier labs in the world Our labs are equal to any world leading research lab, from cell therapies and gene therapy to battery materials and biofuels.
BADASS Labs Success Stories & Support
At BADASS, the numbers don’t lie. Startup failure is often cited at 90%, but that number doesn’t apply to BADASS Labs, where 89-95% of members succeed. Since we launched, our community of scientific rebels has raised $900 million. “Succeed or learn, there is no fail.” We are building a community-minded culture that encourages everyone to collaborate with one another and view challenges as opportunities. From oncology to bio manufacturing and sustainability to carbon removal, we are providing the community resources, support, and facilities that founders need to disrupt the industry and make their dreams a reality. We create opportunities for underrepresented communities to enter biotech and become the next generation of leaders. From Alameda, CA, to Salt Lake City, we invite you to join the movement. If you are an early-stage biotech founder, a scientist who wants to start a company, or a climate tech innovator ready to accelerate your research, it is time to join us. It is time to join a community that celebrates your ambition and supports your growth as an entrepreneur, protecting your ideas as intellectual property while providing you access to lab space and equipment, so you can focus on what matters most. Let BADASS Labs be your launchpad. Schedule a tour of our labs, meet the BADASS community, or apply for lab space.
How BADASS Labs Works – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is BADASS Labs? BADASS Labs is a nonprofit biotech incubator that takes no equity and makes no IP claims on our tenant companies. We offer 24/7 lab space, state-of-the-art equipment, flexible terms, and flat fee pricing. It is a community where the founder comes first, where barriers to innovation are minimized and where you can focus on growing your company, not your overhead costs. Our lab facilities in Alameda, CA are now open.
Is BADASS Labs only for biotech companies? No. While BADASS Labs was founded with the goal of supporting biotech, we support any startup that fits our lab environment. We are increasingly supporting climate tech innovators who are working to develop battery materials, biofuels, carbon capture technology, and sustainable bio-manufacturing.
What can I do with a 4000 sq ft space? We have a fully equipped laboratory with a variety of scientific apparatus including HPLC, cell culture, molecular biology, analytical instruments, and more. It is similar to equipment used at leading universities and institutes. Our team is available to give you a tour and discuss your research needs.
What are the lease terms for a BADASS Labs lab lease? We have a short 3-month minimum term with no mandatory graduation and no long term commitments. You are encouraged to stay as long as you need to get your company to the next stage in your research or growth trajectory.
How do I apply? Just like your favorite social media apps, applying to BADASS Labs is easy and fast. Just visit our website and fill out our application, or contact us to schedule a phone call. We work with companies with innovative science and a clear mission to impact the world around us.