Save money (no CAPEX)
No costs for laboratory set-up, equipment or maintenance. Subsidized rental fees allow for maximum budget for your research.
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Fully equipped laboratories at the BioCampus Cologne
Gateway Factory offers fully equipped and fully operated lab space in a co-working lab space or in private labs, S1 and S2, with modern office space, lounge area, on-site support and access to state-of-the-art equipment. Rent per lab workstation as you need - no investment risks - move-in, start your experiments from day one and scale flexibly with your startup.
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Your advantages
Save money, time and resources
Save time (instant start)
Move in and start experimenting from day one - without months of lab setup or planning.
Stay flexible (scalable)
Rent per single laboratory workstation, rent a a private lab, scale flexibly with short-term rents from 6 months as required.
Facts & equipment details can be found here
We have summarized everything for you in this PDF document.
Interested?
Tell us more about your lab requirements. ~10 minutes time needed. We will contact you with an individualized offer!
Frequently asked questions
What laboratory equipment is included in the rental price?
The labs are fully equipped with cooling units (4°C, -20°C, -80°C, -150°C), centrifuges, fume hoods, autoclaves, microbiological safety cabinets, CO₂ incubators and standard analytics. The latest state-of-the-art equipment is available: Multimode plate reader, flow cytometer, automated purification and liquid handler. Special equipment needed? Talk to us!
The offices are fully furnished with height-adjustable tables and don´t miss our cool lounge space!
How flexible are the rental contracts for the lab spaces?
Very flexible. You rent per lab workstation, or rent a private lab. Rent with startup-friendly terms from 6 months to several years. You can scale-up or size down, without long-term commitments or high exit costs. Just as you need!
What support and consulting services are available on site?
You receive technical and administrative support on site by our lab head. Additional consulting services are offereed by our lab operator and include assay development, analysis optimization, laboratory sustainability and biosafety consulting. In addition, we offer CRO services: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, cell culture and in vitro screening with organoids.
Where is the laboratory located?
The labs are in the heart of BioCampus Cologne, which is conveniently located near the A3, A4, A1 and A57 highways - easily accessible from Aachen, Düsseldorf, Cologne and the Benelux region. On site you will find a parking garage (extra charge) and a vibrant life sciences start-up community, as well as established partners such as Lonza. More information regarding the BioCampus Cologne: Startseite - BioCampus Cologne
What are the cost advantages of renting a shared lab compared to having your own lab?
You save CAPEX costs for laboratory facilities and equipment. You benefit from subsidized rental fees and you don´t need to pay maintenance costs. This means your capital remains available for research and development. Move in, start working from day one and focus fully on your science!
How can I request a quote or arrange a meeting?
Simply contact us using the interest form on this page. We will discuss your requirements, we will come back to you for a 1:1 meeting to discuss your questions and provide you with a customized offer.
About Gateway Factory
GATEWAY FACTORY is one of Germany’s official Startup Factories, a public–private powerhouse backed by the universities of Aachen, Düsseldorf and Cologne such as strong partners like Start2 Group.
We support ambitious startups with tailor-made programs (e.g., our Ready-to-Scale program) or with high-end infrastructure such as our Gateway Factory Shared Lab or a production campus in Aachen— enabling innovation to grow and
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