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Sandbox & Shared Lab

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

Who is it for?

Early-Stage Startups

Designed for biotech, pharma and CRO companies looking to access advanced equipment without upfront capital investment, particularly suited for prototyping and validation phases.

Spin-offs

Academic spin-offs or venture studio-backed companies seeking occasional access to professional laboratory infrastructure, suited to the development of entrepreneurial projects in residence.

Educational Programs

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

Project-Based Teams

Organizations with short-term projects that do not justify permanent laboratory space and/or require access to shared equipment.

Shared Equipment & Resources

The SandBox provides companies with a shared scientific environment for their life sciences R&D activities: Open Lab L2, shared spaces, and services available for rent.

1. Open Lab – Shared L2 Laboratory :
- Cell biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular biology

2. Shared Spaces :
- Weighing room: chemical fume hoods, balances, pH meter
- Washroom: dishwasher, ice machine, autoclave, oven
- Milli-Q water production system
- Chemical and biological waste storage area

3. Services & Spaces Available for Rental :
- 4°C cold room
- -80°C freezers
- Consumables and chemical storage
- Cryogenic area with freezer
- Bench 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 Modalities

Booking System

  • Online portal for equipment reservation
  • Calendar showing real-time availability
  • 24 h 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

Capacity

2,000
m^2 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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