Forward BIOLABS
Forward BIOLABS is dedicated to transforming the way life sciences companies are built by providing fully equipped, support-supported, and flexible co-working labs that enable startups to begin their scientific work immediately. Their mission is to make it easier to start a biotech company by offering infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and facilitating relationships with industry, investors, and academia. They focus on helping early-stage biotech startups accelerate their proof-of-concept, prototype, and product development processes, thereby contributing to advancements in human health and the environment.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Forward BIOLABS
Products
Forward BIOLABS Co-working Life Science Laboratories
Fully equipped, maintained, and supported co-working life science laboratories providing turn-key lab space, infrastructure, and startup support.
Innovation to Commercialization (ICP) Program
Forward BIOLABS Innovation to Commercialization (ICP) Program providing shared life science laboratory space, equipment, and support for biotech startups.
Madison Site
Located in University Research Park (URP), our Madison site offers lab and office memberships.
Office membership
Membership to the office space, taking part in programming and sponsor support, with the option to add on a lab bench when ready.
Lab bench membership
Dedicated lab bench with storage, dedicated cold unit storage, and use of all shared equipment and lab amenities.
Milwaukee Site
Located in the UW-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator, our Milwaukee site offers office memberships.
Forward BIOLABS Co-working Life Science Laboratories
Fully equipped, maintained, and supported co-working life science laboratories providing turn-key lab space, infrastructure, and startup support.
Innovation to Commercialization (ICP) Program
Forward BIOLABS Innovation to Commercialization (ICP) Program providing shared life science laboratory space, equipment, and support for biotech startups.
Madison Site
Located in University Research Park (URP), our Madison site offers lab and office memberships.
Office membership
Membership to the office space, taking part in programming and sponsor support, with the option to add on a lab bench when ready.
Lab bench membership
Dedicated lab bench with storage, dedicated cold unit storage, and use of all shared equipment and lab amenities.
Milwaukee Site
Located in the UW-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator, our Milwaukee site offers office memberships.
Services
Subscription membership granting access to shared wet‑lab benches, common laboratory equipment, and member amenities for early‑stage life science teams.
Operational services including waste management, safety protocol enforcement, equipment maintenance and monitoring, onboarding, and technical training.
Programmatic support linking startup projects to commercialization resources and regional tech‑to‑market initiatives.
Subscription membership granting access to shared wet‑lab benches, common laboratory equipment, and member amenities for early‑stage life science teams.
Operational services including waste management, safety protocol enforcement, equipment maintenance and monitoring, onboarding, and technical training.
Programmatic support linking startup projects to commercialization resources and regional tech‑to‑market initiatives.
Expertise Areas
- Shared laboratory operations
- Startup incubation and acceleration for life sciences
- Proof‑of‑concept and prototyping support
- Laboratory safety and biosafety management
Key Technologies
- Shared wet‑lab infrastructure and standard laboratory equipment
- Laboratory waste management systems
- Equipment monitoring and facility security systems
- Membership and facility access management systems