A launch pad for innovation and entrepreneurship

Lab2Launch provides capital-efficient access to a well-rounded laboratory infrastructure, removing barriers for innovative scientist entrepreneurs to launch and grow new ventures and generate the proof-of-concept they need to expand their technology and team.

Lab Equipment
  • Cold storage: -80C, -20C, +4C
  • Glassware prep: autoclave, glass washer
  • Formulation: water purification system, balance, pH
  • meter
  • General lab equipment: shaker incubator, biosafety
  • cabinet, centrifuges, micropipettes, inverted
  • microscope
  • Sample analysis: spectrophotometer, protein & DNA
  • gel imager, gel apparatus

Lab2Launch is strategically located near various core facilities and resources within Emory, including a biorepository, vivarium, and flow cytometry core.


Available Lab Spaces

48 lab bays in an open Biosafety level 2 lab

6 Flexible & shared procedure rooms

3 Novel Technology private suites (ranging from 400 to 700 sq. ft.)

2 main shared equipment corridors outfitted with a cold room

1 fume hood alcove

Company selection will be based on the following affiliations with Emory University:

  • Emory researcher (e.g. faculty, staff, and postdocs).
  • Outside companies that hold a license(s) to and are commercializing Emory IP.
Application Documents
  • Current business plan and/or non-confidential pitch deck
  • Financial statements, including balance sheet and income statement
  • Statement of ownership of the company
  • Names of members of the board of directors (or board of advisors) and short bios
Residency Contingencies
  • Faculty associated with applicant companies must complete all Emory University intellectual property and conflict of interest disclosures and approvals.
  • Company will enter into a Space Use License Agreement with Emory.
    • Company must maintain liability insurance as described in the Space Use License Agreement.
  • Company must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as Emory University policies and procedures regarding environmental health and safety (EHS).
  • Company will participate in the annual progress review process.
Biolocity Programming

TIn addition to procuring a state-of-the-art laboratory, we support your R&D goals by facilitating improved access to:

  • Legal office hours
  • Educational resources
  • Business development and technical programming
  • Networking events
Amenities
  • 22 Dedicated Desks in a Shared Workstations Area
  • Kaldi’s Café
  • Shared Breakroom
  • Commuter Shower Facilities
  • Lactation Rooms
  • Bike Storage Room
  • Outdoor Plaza with Seating

Lab2Launch residents will also be able to leverage the network and rich business development and technical programming provided by Biolocity – a sister program that funds and assists promising early-stage teams through consultation and project management in their commercialization journey.

Harry Gerard, Lab2Launch Manager
harry.gerard@nullemory.edu

1760 Haygood Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322

As part of Emory School of Medicine’s commitment to advancing biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship, Lab2Launch is designed to provide flexible and low-cost co-working and wet laboratory space to Emory-affiliated start-up companies developing promising technologies that improve patient health.

Lab2Launch is located on the ground floor of HSRB-II, named the Raymond F. Schinazi Innovation Floor, and is made possible by a generous gift from Raymond F. Schinazi.

“In my experience, you need to create new companies to take scientific discoveries from the laboratory to the clinic. These highly-focused, entrepreneurial enterprises can move more quickly and more cheaply from discovery to development than larger, more complex pharmaceutical companies. I believe that the modern tools and extensive resources available through the Innovation Floor will accelerate the ability of start-up companies to transform laboratory discoveries into drugs that prevent, treat, and, ultimately, cure life-threatening diseases.” – Raymond F. Schinazi