Do you have the mindset of a scientist and the vision to make an impact on the world, but you’re having a hard time finding the right lab space? Do you want to make cell therapies and sustainable bio-manufacturing or next-gen climate tech breakthroughs and you’re being held back by expensive labs, equity deals, long contracts, and lack of availability of lab equipment? You’re not alone. This is the problem that many early-stage biotech startups face when attempting to turn an idea into a solution.
Many scientists and founders struggle with one major thing: if I can’t afford a proper lab, how can I do real research? Sometimes you just don’t have the money. You can’t give up a percentage of your company in exchange for a lab. And you can’t spend all of your time trying to build your idea.
I went through this struggle firsthand. For 18 months I searched for lab space when I had to incubate my startup companies. When I finally found something that worked, I realized that this was not the best model, so I built the better solution.
The issue is that you can’t have high capital expenses for equipment. The hours aren’t enough. You are forced to “graduate” from an incubator when you should be allowed to build a successful company. You have to give up equity that could help you achieve your next milestone. There just isn’t a lot of room for error.
BADASS Labs is different. We are the #1 nonprofit biotech incubator in the Bay Area and a coworking laboratory. We exist to help bold bio-innovators like you take the next big scientific leap forward.
- Zero Equity. No IP Claims: We don’t take equity in your company and have no claim on any of your intellectual property. Period.
- World Class Facilities: Our labs in Alameda, CA, and soon in Salt Lake City have world-class lab spaces in Alameda CA and Salt Lake City including equipment for wet labs, bench space, and office areas, that are second to none.
- 24/7 Access to State-Of-The-Art Equipment: Our lab equipment is open 24/7.
- Flat-Fee Pricing: Our lab fee is very transparent with nothing hidden and includes lab space, utilities, and service support like cleaning, maintenance, equipment, waste, safety equipment and safety gear, as well as safety training.
- Flexible Terms: We do a three-month minimum term agreement. We don’t force you to “graduate” from your startup.
- Nonprofit, Mission Focused: We are a 501(c)(3), which means our mission is to advance humanity with great science, build an inclusive community, and lift all the boats. These numbers don’t lie. With the industry success rate for biotech startups hovering around 10%, BADASS Labs members see 89-95% success rates. The startups we support have together raised more than $900 million in funding for cell therapies, AAV manufacturing, battery materials and carbon capture and beyond.
BADASS Labs is not simply shared lab space for startups, it’s a community of startups who are able to collaborate together. This ecosystem is focused on early stage startups (pre-seed through Series B), early stage founders with scientific backgrounds and scientists transitioning into entrepreneur, and underrepresented in STEM. In BADASS Labs, we believe in one thing: “Succeed or learn, there is no fail.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Getting Started
What companies are supported at BADASS Labs? We support early stage biotech and climate tech startups from pre-seed through Series B. We support innovators in cell and gene therapies, oncology, AAV manufacturing, sustainable bio-manufacturing, battery materials, biofuels and carbon capture and beyond. If you’re a scientific rebel and you think you can change the world, we want to hear from you.
What makes BADASS Labs different from other biotech incubators and accelerators? We are the only biotech incubator that operates as a non-profit, taking zero equity and zero IP claims on the companies we support. We offer 24/7 unrestricted access to wet lab space and world class equipment. We have flexible terms; there’s no forced graduation period at BADASS Labs. There’s no hidden pricing at BADASS Labs; everything is flat fee. At BADASS Labs, our only focus is you and helping you discover faster.
What lab equipment and infrastructure does BADASS Labs have? There are a lot of world class biotech instruments and equipment to facilitate world class research that BADASS Labs members can utilize. In our labs, we offer cell culture facilities, equipment and tools necessary to do analytical, molecular, and other biotech experiments. We’re constantly updating our equipment and lab infrastructure, and we make sure that all lab equipment in our labs is available to our members 24/7. In general, we aim to maintain the highest quality equipment and lab infrastructure, as close to that of the top research institutions and companies as possible.
Do I have to live in or be a company in the Bay Area to be a BADASS Labs member? Although we have two lab facilities in Alameda, California and are rapidly growing to support our community, we will support members anywhere. We are also proud to offer lab and office space in Salt Lake City. No fear in being fearless; apply today!
What other support services does BADASS Labs offer besides lab and office space? In addition to wet lab infrastructure, BADASS Labs supports startups with various mentorship programs. BADASS Labs members have access to world-class scientists, founders, and industry experts; we help with funding strategy, networking and community, as well as all the tools and resources needed to grow a successful biotech startup.
Are you ready to join the fearless bio-innovators revolutionizing our world? Request a tour of our labs in Alameda, learn more about our community, or apply for your space today. At BADASS Labs, we’re here to enable your breakthrough.