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Sandbox & Shared Lab

Access state-of-the-art equipment and collaborative spaces through our shared laboratory facilities.

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Who is it for?

Early-Stage Startups

Access expensive equipment without the capital investment. Perfect for companies in the prototype and validation stages.

Independent Researchers

Freelance scientists and consultants who need occasional access to professional laboratory facilities.

Educational Programs

Universities and training programs looking for practical, hands-on facilities for their students.

Project-Based Teams

Organizations with short-term projects that don't justify permanent laboratory space.

Shared Equipment & Resources

SandBox provides companies with a shared scientific environment designed to facilitate research and development activities in the life sciences. The infrastructure has been designed to offer both shared spaces, rental services, and a fully equipped Level 2 Open Lab. • Shared spaces: users benefit from shared facilities that support the day-to-day operation of laboratories • Weighing room (chemical fume hoods, balances, pH meter) • Washroom (dishwasher, ice machine, autoclave, incubator) • Milli-Q water production system • Chemical and biological waste storage area. These facilities help optimize the organization of experimental activities while ensuring compliant management of workflows and waste • Services and spaces available for rent: the SandBox also offers a range of storage and equipment solutions available for rent, designed to meet the specific needs of scientific teams • Open LAB – Shared Level 2 laboratories: the Open LAB is a Level 2 laboratory designed to accommodate various types of experimental activities in the fields of cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

Services and facilities available for rent

  • Cold room (4 °C)
  • −80 °C freezers (cold storage area)
  • Storage spaces for consumables and chemicals
  • Cryogenic area with −150 °C freezer
  • Bench space rental within the Open LAB

Cell culture

  • Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinets (BSC)
  • CO₂ incubators
  • Water bath
  • Centrifuge
  • Inverted microscope
  • Cell counter

Microbiology

  • Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinets (BSC)
  • Incubators for aerobic and anaerobic cultures
  • Water bath
  • Centrifuge
  • Microwave
  • Densitometer (DensiCheck)

Biochemistry & molecular biology

  • Incubator
  • Dry bath with orbital shaking
  • Water bath
  • Refrigerated centrifuges
  • Spectrophotometer
  • PCR and RT-qPCR thermocyclers
  • UV/fluorescence plate reader
  • DNA/RNA/protein quantification system

Access Conditions & Modalities

Membership Plans

  • Pay-Per-Use: Book equipment by the hour with no commitment
  • Monthly Pass: Unlimited access to selected equipment for a monthly fee
  • Annual Membership: Best value for regular users with priority booking
  • Custom Plans: Tailored packages for specific needs and projects

Booking System

  • Online portal for equipment reservation
  • Calendar showing real-time availability
  • 24-hour advance booking required
  • Flexible cancellation policy
  • Priority access for annual members

Training & Support

  • Mandatory equipment training for all users
  • Certification programs available
  • Technical staff support during business hours
  • Documentation and protocols library
  • Peer learning and user community

Safety & Compliance

  • Safety induction for all new users
  • Personal protective equipment provided
  • Compliance with all regulations
  • Chemical inventory and tracking
  • Incident reporting system

Facility Capacity

2,000
m² of shared space
100+
Equipment units
50+
Active users monthly
24/7
Access for members

Explore Our Shared Laboratory

Visit us to see our equipment firsthand and meet our community. We'll help you find the right access plan for your needs.

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