The UZH IncubatorLab provides dedicated lab space, core equipment, and light-touch support for translational research teams at the University of Zurich.

We help projects stay on track during the critical transition from academic research to real-world application when infrastructure is often hardest to access but most essential.

Being hosted by the Institute for Regenerative Medicine · IREM and being located at the heart of Bio-Technopark Schlieren-Zürich, the UZH IncubatorLab is embedded in an ideal ecosystem for aspiring entrepreneurs. The proximity to other researchers and the entrepreneurial community fosters valuable exchange and offers an ideal stepping stone for the establishment of a successful spin-off company.

The UZH IncubatorLab provides essential infrastructure and a focused environment to help early-stage life science teams move their ideas toward application. We aim to remove logistical barriers so that researchers can concentrate on advancing their innovations.

Our offer includes:

• Access to shared lab benches and office space

• Use of a range of core and specialized laboratory equipment

• Orientation and onboarding support for new users

• Help navigating UZH infrastructure and external providers

• Peer exchange through proximity to other translational teams

• Integration into the Bio-Technopark Schlieren-Zurich community