Bringing your brilliant ideas to life
At Bayer, we’re always looking to support new technologies and creative approaches to develop more effective treatments for disease. If you’re an early-stage life science start-up company with that next great idea, then Bayer Co.Lab incubators can offer you the dynamic atmosphere you need to succeed.
You’ll be part of a community of entrepreneurs with opportunities to grow your company while exploring new ideas. Access to Bayer’s global research, development and manufacturing expertise will give you the power and technology to take your ideas all the way to patients. We can’t wait to be a part of your journey!
The elements of success
No strings attached
Companies remain independent but have access to Bayer research and development, partnering, manufacturing and investing expertise.
Ready-to-use space
Spacious, state of the art lab and office space with shared equipment to reduce capital expenditures with flexible leasing.
Mentoring
From Bayer experts who provide continuous insights regarding key issues, such as manufacturing, and early access to leadership and technology.
Networking
Opportunities with peers, entrepreneurs, investors, and global and local scientific communities.
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transactions executed
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investment on acquisitions
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ongoing collaborations with strategic R&D, Technology, or Commercial Partners
Global Locations
Bayer Co.Labs are strategically located at key innovation ecosystems around the world. Cambridge, US is opening soon; we are expanding our existing presence in Berlin and Japan; new developments are also planned for China. Our Bayer Co.Labs are at the center of a global community of entrepreneurs and investors.
About Bayer Co.Lab Cambridge, USA
In Cambridge we have a unique Bayer Co.Lab that is specifically designed to support cutting-edge cell and gene therapy start-ups. Based in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, within “the most innovative mile on the planet”, it also benefits from proximity to the CGT expertise at the Bayer Research Innovation Center (BRIC), BlueRock, Beam and LabCentral 238 located within the same building.
Modular lab space to give you the flexibility to work just how you want to
Mentoring on manufacturing and process technology and access to cell therapy manufacturing capabilities to assess feasibility, initial development and scalability
Equipment maintenance and technical support, EH&S services include training, regulatory compliance, and hazardous waste removal
Community programming and networking opportunities
Conveniently located on MBTA redline
Partnership with LabCentral ensures operational excellence and options of start-up expansion
Surrounded by inspiration and room to grow
Colocated with key players in CGT, with Bayer, BlueRock and Beam within the same site
Close proximity to top-of-the-line academia, medical schools, teaching hospitals and trial centers
With mentoring, Bayer experts provide regular insights knowledge regarding key issues of relevance to entrepreneurs
Facilities managed by LabCentral, the prime provider of incubators in the Cambridge/Boston Ecosystem
Our strategic partnership with LabCentral will let you join into their network and activities
Programming and space designed to foster collaboration within and draw inspiration from the ecosystem including a rotating art exhibition by local artists
