MODEL

The infrastructure thesis,
in five lines.

01
Shared, code-compliant wet labs
We lease and fit out BSL-1 facilities (BSL-2 capacity planned at future locations). Each resident gets a permanent bench, shared instrumentation, and EH&S-managed biohazard waste streams. Compliance is operated centrally so residents do not maintain their own program.
02
$200 / resident / month
A flat, transparent rate. No tiered seats, no equity, no application fee. We are a non-profit — the price is set to recover operating cost across the network, not to maximize per-bench revenue.
03
Free starter consumables
On day one each resident receives a kit covering basic plasticware (tips, microcentrifuge tubes), gloves, and standard media so research can begin without an upfront procurement cycle.
04
Centralized procurement platform
Network-wide volume gives every resident access to negotiated pricing across major catalog suppliers (consumables, reagents, kits) through one ordering interface. Orders ship to your site; receiving is handled by lab staff.
05
At-cost basics on site
Frequently used basics — additional tips, tubes, common buffers, ethanol — are stocked on site and sold to residents at our acquisition cost. No markup.

§ FAQ

Honest answers.

When does the first site open?: We've selected an initial site in Irvine, CA. We're preparing to open by September. Let us know what equipment we should have, so we can support your project.
What can I do at BSL-1?: Non-pathogenic work with well-characterized organisms — common lab strains of E. coli and S. cerevisiae, mammalian cell lines without infectious agents, and most molecular biology.
Will BSL-2 be available?: Yes — our inaugural site will be BSL-2. These sites support work with low-to-moderate risk human pathogens and primary human cell lines.
Is $200 really the all-in price?: $200 covers your bench, shared equipment, EH&S, and basic utilities. Reagents, materials, and consumables related to your project (beyond our starter kit and shared reagents) are your only costs.
Do you take equity?: No. We are a 501(c)(3)-pending non-profit.
How do I become a resident?: Indicate interest. When a site near you is funded and scheduled, we'll work through the waitlist.