Do you have the killer biotech idea that could cure a disease, revolutionize manufacturing, and fix the climate? But you are holding back because you’re not sure how to turn that vision into reality? The cost of lab build outs are so expensive! You can’t afford that expensive piece of equipment you need. And you don’t want to take on equity until you’ve made a major milestone. The truth is, you aren’t alone. Many scientists and dreamers feel this way, as our founder, Dr. David Kiewlich, was one of those individuals for 18 months.
The Problem with Biotech Incubators Incubating for Equity
Incubators and accelerators focus primarily on making money and taking equity and IP. In other words, if you don’t want to give up a chunk of your company and IP, you can’t take part. But there’s a more pressing issue. Many of our innovative founders want to take a chance in the Bay Area to build their wet lab but are blocked from entering due to space restrictions and affordability. So much brilliant minds and amazing innovation are lost to the industry. We want to be different and help scientists who feel stuck, so they can bring their amazing biotech ideas to fruition!
Welcome to BADASS Labs.
We are a nonprofit biotech incubator that exists to dismantle these barriers and create a coworking laboratory for next-gen science. We don’t take equity or IP. Our members have 24/7 access to state of the art wet labs and infrastructure that rival world class institutions with a 3 month minimum commitment. We also have a flat fee structure that includes other services and there is no forced graduation. Our goal is simple: we are a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to serving humanity and the inclusive biotech ecosystem. Our team is dedicated to your success!
BADASS Lab Member Success
We help fearless innovators accelerate their research without compromising on equity. BADASS Labs achieves a much higher than average success rate, as while the biotech industry averages 10% success, BADASS Labs members have an 89 to 95% success rate. Combined our companies have raised more than $900 million from various financing sources and developed game changing science across cell and gene therapy, battery materials, carbon capture, sustainable manufacturing, and much more. Our founder, Dr. David Kiewlich, once said “Succeed or learn, there is no fail.” We bring that mentality into the workplace. You will find a community of collaborative and supportive scientists who have worked to help you reach success in developing solutions for biotech breakthroughs that help our world.
Take the next step.
Join our fearless biotech lab community in Alameda today! Get in touch with us if you have any questions. Contact us if you’re interested in scheduling a visit, or if you’d like to apply for a spot in our incubator labs.
FAQs
- What are the startup types supported by BADASS Labs? We provide support to many early stage, biotech, life sciences, and climate startups. From Pre-seed, to Seed, or Series B. This is for companies in cell and gene therapy, oncology, AAV manufacturing, battery materials, biofuels, carbon capture, and many more sustainable biomanufacturing.
- How does BADASS Labs differ from biotech incubators? We don’t take equity, IP, have 24/7 access to world-class lab equipment, flexible terms (with flat fee services and a 3 month minimum) and no forced graduation. Also, our non-profit 501c3 status helps us focus on the community, accessibility, and inclusivity that biotech is missing.
- Do you offer incubator programs for underrepresented communities? We are a non-profit dedicated to the biotech community and ecosystem. We want everyone to be able to reach their potential and pursue their dream of building a career in science, engineering, and medicine. This means creating an access to opportunities for people of color, LGBTQIA+, and other underrepresented communities!
- What are the terms to join BADASS Labs? We offer 3 month minimums and flexible plans to suit your company’s needs. There’s no forced graduation timeline, so you can work for as long as you need.
- Where are BADASS Labs facilities? We are currently at two locations in Alameda, California and have many more coming soon! We have both wet lab and office space, as well as a Salt Lake City location in the pipeline!