The path from discovery to market for bio-innovators is riddled with obstacles. How do you ensure you have the space, the equipment, the funding, and the support to succeed?
Why Most Biotech Labs and Incubators Don’t Work
The journey of starting a biotech company is distinct from launching startups in other industries. It is not just the idea, it’s the experimentation. There are high overhead costs associated with the infrastructure of a wet lab. Biotech startups face high barriers to entry, which include:
- Cost: It is very expensive to build a wet lab, even for those who are self-funded.
- Access: Labs may not be open 24/7, or offer the latest equipment.
- Equity: Incubators or accelerators will ask for equity in your company.
- Intellectual Property (IP): It may be unclear who owns the IP of your project if there is more than one person or entity associated with the incubator.
- Term: Labs and incubators often have a fixed lease and forced graduation.
While these obstacles are difficult to navigate, they can be overcome.
BADASS Labs
BADASS Labs (Bay Area Disruptor and Startup Support Labs) is the #1 nonprofit biotech incubator. It provides the support, the resources, and the environment for startups to succeed. It exists to bring into existence the scientists of the future and the life science products of the future that will change our world. The environment here is such that you can either succeed or learn, there is no fail.
The BADASS Labs ecosystem has been designed from the ground up for biotech startups. The key components that make us the best choice for life science and climate startups:
- No Equity, No IP: The BADASS Labs nonprofit (501(c)(3)) does not claim equity in your company and does not claim rights to your IP.
- Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the BADASS Labs facility in Alameda, CA, is world-class and is fully equipped with wet lab and office space that can be moved into on day one.
- 24/7 Access: The labs and offices are open 24/7.
- Flat-Fee: The BADASS Labs flat-fee includes all the support services and equipment that are critical to your success.
- Flexibility: The minimum-term for a contract is 3 months, and there are no forced-graduation terms.
Why Choose the BADASS Model
The BADASS Labs approach has a track record of success. Typically, only 10 percent of biotech startups will go on to achieve some sort of success. The companies within the BADASS community enjoy a success rate of 89-95 percent. So far, our companies have raised more than $900 million in funding.
Founder David Kiewlich knows what the biotech landscape is like. His background in the industry is 28 plus years, six plus companies, and a PhD from UC Davis/Harvard. He struggled for 18 months when he was looking for lab space and knew that other companies need the help. He says, “Kindness should be the key factor for everything.” Whether you’re interested in cell therapy, biofuels, carbon capture, or other fields of biotech, BADASS Labs offers unparalleled support to founders. Our company is built upon a community of purpose, to raise the tide for every boat to advance science for humanity.
Questions About BADASS Labs
What makes BADASS Labs different from other biotech incubators in the Bay Area?
BADASS Labs is a nonprofit organization (501c3) that takes no equity or IP and offers 24/7 access to best in class facilities with reasonable terms and services that foster success.
Do you take equity or intellectual property from my company?
Our major distinction as a differentiator is that we don’t take equity or IP. Our focus is 100 percent of your intellectual property.
What types of bio-tech and climate tech startups do you help?
We are looking for those that are fearlessly pioneering in the space of biotech and climate science: cell therapy, gene therapy, oncology, AAV manufacturing, battery materials, biofuels, carbon capture, bio-manufacturing, and creating access points for people of color in the bio-space.
How long can a company stay at the facility?
We have reasonable terms that can include a minimum of three months. We are not forcing graduation at any timeline, meaning companies can stay as long as they need to reach milestones to get to their next round or stage.
Where is the BADASS facility located?
BADASS has two locations in Alameda California, with a Salt Lake City facility coming down the line.
Are You Ready to Join the Revolution?
Are you ready to launch your biotech startup, overcome roadblocks, and find community support for your biotech startup? BADASS Labs will be an opportunity not only for you to receive office space, but also to receive support for world-altering innovation in the life sciences.
Ready to join BADASS Labs? Book a tour of the Alameda facility, connect with our community, or apply for lab space now!