Ignite your Potential

I love coming into the Labs. If I design an experiment on the fly, or any kind of lab driven endeavor, the equipment and facilities that you have available drive how you design your experiments. I love coming in and being able to design experiments I can’t in other facilities. What makes it fun is great tissue culture facilities and great resources.  

You can basically start working the day after you move stuff onto the bench. It’s hard to say how huge that is. 

Renting a space at the Labs has been a fantastic experience.

The lab staff is incredibly supportive, and I especially want to recognize David for going above and beyond to help us. David’s expertise and willingness to assist makes this a truly valuable resource for startup companies in the life science sector.

Working out of the Labs in Alameda, California has been transformative for Sylvatex as an early stage company focused on accelerating its innovative water-free solid state cathode active material manufacturing process. The unique combination of coworking business space with private chemistry labs under the same roof has created an unparalleled environment for ease of start up and innovation. This setup has allowed us to focus entirely on our core research and development activities without the usual logistical headaches while also providing a collaborative environment alongside other pioneering companies. The seamless integration of office and lab space has not only enhanced our productivity but also offered us the flexibility to scale our operations as needed. Being part of this dynamic community has propelled our growth, allowing us to rapidly advance our technology and bring our solutions to market faster.

BioDrive has found unparalleled support and value through our work at the Labs. The cost-effectiveness of the facility has empowered us to allocate resources strategically, enabling accelerated progress without financial strain. Access to their common-use equipment has not only relieved the burden of hefty capital investments but also fostered collaboration within a vibrant scientific community. The flexibility offered is paramount, allowing our biotech venture to adapt seamlessly to the dynamic demands of the industry.

In summary, this is an indispensable partner for any early stage biotech company, providing cost-effective solutions, cutting-edge equipment, and the agility required for pioneering research.

David runs a top-notch facility with clean and modern lab spaces and well-kept equipment. It was incredibly easy to get up and running on experiments. Being in an incubator is super advantageous for young startups who don’t have to purchase all their own equipment or manage their own waste disposal and permitting. BADASS has takes care a host of operational services allowing you to focus on your science.

It has been a wonderful home for our company. There’s a genuine sense of community, and Dave and his team go out of their way to help however they can. Quiet, well-equipped, and affordable shared lab space is hard to find!  

It has been a great place to startup our biotech company. It’s a great working environment and a well organized facility.

I recently co-founded a climate technology and sustainability start-up and when we closed a pre-seed round, I needed a space to kickstart our operations and get started immediately. I found out about this from my Co-founder and immediately contacted David Kiewlich who promptly arranged a tour putting us at ease and made us feel very comfortable. We started there with my two hires almost instantaneously as the paperwork is also light and we were doing experiments within a day! What David promises is absolutely true.

The labs are very well built with windows and excellent natural lighting, adequately equipped creating an ideal environment for experimentation. The soundproof cubes ensured privacy, allowing me to hold calls without disturbing others. The kitchen has healthy freebees and coffee and space for great conversations with other co-founders and employees. The ordering system is near perfect and if there is any adjustment needed, Merryn will gladly adapt to new vendors! The billing, laboratory equipment, supplies are all very streamlined so start-ups can focus on the science rather than devote resources and time on other aspects. If there an equipment not on site, David will work to get start-ups access. We ran into such a situation, but it was immediately solved. The location near the Oakland airport also allows company investors and clients to visit easily. All in all, it is an efficient and comfortable new home for start-ups and also a great long-term home as David is flexible and will work to allow for expansion as per the needs. 

Picking lab space for our startup, Syntopa, was an important early decision. Our research involves bioprospecting, microbial bioassays, sequencing, gene editing, and more- all on a startup budget. This was the best fit for us for a few key reasons.

Firstly, it is a clean, organized, and modern space, and it is a safe and pleasant place to show up to work.

Second, the labs are well equipped with a broad set of relatively new shared equipment.. that works! The majority of our workflows are run with these instruments which saves serious time and money.

Finally, we also appreciate the simple flat fee structure and included services which really make the rates competitive, and makes budgeting much more straightforward.

Last, but NOT least, David and his staff are highly motivated and engaged in making the space a great place to get research done, and they are very accessible and responsive to our evolving needs and any issues when they come up. 

Hans Holtan

This has provided the best lab experience we’ve had in the last 9 years, with both stability and the trust that we’ll be treated fairly and that they’re looking out for us. We’ve been in the incubator 2x longer than any other space at this point!