Are you the kind of bio-innovator who wants to push science forward but is held back by high lab costs, long leases, and restricted access to equipment? Are you a science rebel trying to beat the system and just make your science happen? Look no further than BADASS Labs – the best biotech incubator in the Bay Area!
The Struggle is Real for Early-Stage Founders
Getting from a great idea to a product in the biotech sector can be an incredibly difficult journey. Finding proper lab space at an affordable rate is nearly impossible for most companies, especially in the Bay Area. Between high rents, expensive equipment costs, long-term leases, and the need to pay upfront capital costs to outfit a wet lab, startups are getting squeezed even before they begin. In the early days, companies often spend more time and resources building infrastructure to make their labs than they do actually doing science.
Many of these incubators require startups to give up equity or IP and often don’t allow them to access equipment or work around the clock. Some of these incubators even require you to sign a multi-year lease and graduate in two years. Access to equipment can be difficult if you don’t have an extensive network or you need to reserve it. Dr. David Kiewlich, our founder, lived this experience and spent 18 months searching for labs for two companies he founded.
BADASS Labs is the Biotech Startup Incubator
At BADASS Labs, we created a different type of biotech incubator. We were created by founders who understand that the most exciting science shouldn’t be held back by financial barriers. We were designed by founders who wanted something different. We have no equity requirements and no intellectual property claims on any startups that join us. Here at BADASS Labs, we provide:
- World-class lab infrastructure that is 24 hours a day 7 days a week!
- Flat fee pricing with no hidden costs
- 24/7 lab infrastructure that doesn’t force you to wait or compete for equipment
- Dedicated to supporting diversity in the Biotech Space
- Our goal is to help you succeed or learn but not fail
- Flexible, non-graduated terms. 3 months min but stay as long as it takes to achieve your goals
We help startups by providing the equipment, the lab, the community, and the environment to thrive. We are the #1 nonprofit biotech incubator in the Bay Area and the most affordable wet lab facility.
In short, here at BADASS Labs, we want you to lift all boats together, and the more you achieve, the more we want you to achieve. We want you to succeed and we believe that is possible by having access to equipment, being a part of a community, and having an affordable, easy environment where you can focus on your science. That’s why we created the BADASS incubator. We want to give back to the scientific community and do all the work to help you achieve your vision, all while giving you equity-free access to all your scientific needs.
The Proof is in the Results
At BADASS Labs, our focus on supporting startups has led to the growth of many successful companies, proving that our model works and that we are the best choice for biotech companies looking to scale and grow. While most biotech startups have a 10% success rate, BADASS Labs members see a 89-95% success rate. More than $900 million in funding has been secured for BADASS Labs companies to date, helping bring bold scientific concepts to reality in areas from oncology to cell therapies to climate tech. Picture climate tech companies working on the next generation of battery materials using our instruments without the massive upfront cost. Or gene therapy developers rapidly iterating on new vectors for delivery in our cell culture spaces, confident in the IP protection that BADASS Labs provides. These are not daydreams; this is the work that scientists, engineers, bio-innovators, and research rebels are doing at BADASS Labs.
Frequently Asked Questions About BADASS Labs
What is the difference between BADASS Labs and the other biotech incubators in the Bay Area? BADASS Labs is nonprofit. We take 0% equity and have 0 IP claims on member labs, allowing scientific entrepreneurs to retain ownership and control of their companies. With flexible, flat-rate fees, 24/7 lab equipment access for all member companies, and a range of comprehensive lab and operational support, we create the optimal conditions for scientific breakthroughs and founders to thrive.
Do I have to give up equity or IP in my startup to join BADASS Labs? No. In fact, this is the key feature that differentiates BADASS Labs from other biotech incubators. BADASS Labs maintains a zero-equity, zero-IP claim structure. The company and innovations you create are 100% yours.
What kind of lab space and equipment is available at BADASS Labs? Our labs feature flexible coworking wet lab and office lab space equipped with state-of-the-art biotech and climate tech research tools including but not limited to cell culture facilities, PCR machines, centrifuges, microscopes, flow cytometers, and analytical lab equipment. All of our equipment is available to members 24/7.
How long does a company stay at BADASS Labs? Our flexible leasing arrangement has a minimum term of 3 months, but there is no required timeline of graduation from BADASS Labs. We feel that companies should stay for as long as they need to achieve their next inflection point and secure their future growth.
Is BADASS Labs only for traditional biotech companies, or other areas as well? Our labs and programs have helped launch traditional biotech startups in the fields of oncology, cell therapy, and gene therapy, as well as climate tech startups working on sustainable bio-manufacturing, new battery materials, biofuels, carbon capture, and a wide range of solutions for the climate crisis. We actively support a cross-disciplinary, multi-sector, multi-IP community where diverse biotech companies and climate tech startups interact with each other regularly to foster scientific collaboration.
Your Revolution Starts Here
Don’t accept a suboptimal lab environment; demand the one you deserve. The labs, equipment, and support offered at BADASS Labs will make history for you. We provide the resources to ensure your company’s success and allow you to focus on what you do best.
Are you ready to make your mark on biotechnology history with a team of innovative scientists and bio-innovators? Choose a better option for your company’s success.
Schedule a visit to our state-of-the-art Alameda lab facilities. Connect with other scientists, bio-innovators, and research rebels in our community. Apply for lab space at BADASS Labs today.