Are you an adventurous bioentrepreneur with a life-changing scientific idea? Do you have a dream but fear paying exorbitant wet lab rental fees, signing contracts that will handcuff you or fighting against the tide of red tape?
At BADASS Labs, we’re changing the paradigm of the traditional laboratory. Science that is meant to change the world doesn’t belong behind a paywall or buried under paperwork. We want to encourage more biological mavericks to join in the movement.
It’s hard enough to go from a scientific idea to building the infrastructure to support it. Early stage bio entrepreneurs find themselves stuck with the choice between:
- Getting wet lab rental space in the Bay Area. (Like a unicorn, these are rare!)
- Renting lab space costs tens of thousands a month and are often subject to restrictive contractual conditions that can be crippling for a new science company.
Even if a lab space is available, it will often be expensive, lack the equipment you need, have limited hours of operation, or be restrictive over IP issues, preventing you from pursuing a scientific path that is your own.
Dr. David Kiewlich, our founder, faced this same struggle when trying to start up his 7th biotech company. He started it up 6 times successfully, but the last 18 months were dedicated solely to trying to find the right lab space for the venture. That was after 28 years in biotech.
He realized a systemic issue with the biotech incubator model. Too many of these incubators operate with a profit-driven model where they:
- Take equity in companies
- Take their IP
- Eventually throw them out when they become too successful
We’re not going to do this! And it’s not right for the underrepresented community in STEM either; these communities will struggle to succeed if this is all they ever have to work with.
We established BADASS Labs specifically to provide affordable and flexible shared lab space to the best and brightest bioentrepreneurs. In our opinion, we’re changing the industry because:
- We are the #1 biotech incubator nonprofit in the Bay Area! (So far!)
- All startups have zero equity and all startups maintain their IP!
- Our Alameda, CA wet lab facilities and Salt Lake City lab facilities are world class.
- We offer full wet lab space 24/7 without any restrictions (science doesn’t stop, so why should you?)
- We offer flexible contracts for 3 month minimums and without forced exit criteria (stay as long as it takes to reach your goal!)
- Our labs offer a flat monthly fee with no hidden costs.
- We are a nonprofit – our mission is to support the advancement of humanity through science! We work for YOU! We work for humanity! We lift ALL boats!
The numbers will tell you. The success rate for a biotech startup is around 10% on average. BADASS Labs’ member companies have a staggering 89-95% success rate. We’ve helped our founders collectively raise more than $900m in funding for everything from novel cancer drugs to biofuel technologies. And we believe that the best way to get to good biotech is by “Succeed or learn, there is no fail.” We’re providing our community with the tools to be able to freely fail, learn from failure, and move forward. It’s a lab where science meets the rebellious.
Q. What lab space do you offer and what kind of equipment is in your labs? A: BADASS Labs provides fully equipped wet lab and office space that is suitable for many types of biotech research, such as cell therapies, gene therapy, oncology, AAV manufacturing, battery materials, biofuels and carbon capture, and many more! We can help you with everything from basic research to your first steps of product development.
Q. How is BADASS Labs different from any other biotech incubator? A: We don’t take any equity or IP. We are a nonprofit organization registered as a 501(c)(3). We have equipment that is available 24/7. There are no forced graduations from the program. You pay a flat fee for everything you need. You don’t pay by the hour. We have a 89-95% success rate!
Q. Is BADASS Labs for climate tech? A: Yes! We are all about supporting climate tech startups and are the perfect home for a biotech startup focused on sustainable bio-manufacturing or biofuels, carbon capture, novel battery materials and many others! Biotech has a huge part to play in a climate-friendly future.
Q. How do I get access to BADASS Labs? A: If you’d like to visit our space, the best way to reach us is by scheduling a tour! You can visit our labs in Alameda to see our equipment and lab space firsthand and meet our amazing community! There are many ways to connect with us, so don’t be shy! You can also apply directly for our lab space!
Q. Does BADASS Labs support diversity? A: Of course we do. It’s in our mission statement! We strive to support diversity in biotech by creating pathways for the participation of under-represented communities. We love supporting people of color and LGBTQIA+ in biotech! Diverse perspectives lead to better science!
Join The Rebellion, Unleash Your Science.
Ready to take control of your research, free yourself from the stifling constraints of today’s typical lab, and accelerate to get your research to the world, all while supported by a community that has your back? Well, that’s BADASS Labs and your next scientific breakthrough is waiting! Nothing is going to get in the way!
Ready to start? Schedule a tour of our Alameda facilities and join our community today, or apply for lab space!