OC’s premier, non-profit wet lab incubator

Enabling life science innovators by providing resources and a network of technical, business, and talent resources.

Launch your innovation

ULP provides the benefits of a professionally managed and equipped wet-lab infrastructure along with the benefits of peer-to-peer interactions among a life science entrepreneurial community.

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Flexible lab + office space

Explore the flexibility offered to residents of ULP including options for individuals, small teams, and growing startups.

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An independent, non-profit wet lab incubator + accelerator

University Lab Partners (ULP) fosters life science innovation through three pillars: cutting-edge wet lab spaces for startup incubation, accelerator programs to drive growth and development, and workforce development initiatives that inspire the next generation of STEM innovators.

Why University Lab Partners?

ULP's mission is to empower economic development and job creation in Orange County by combining a state-of-the-art life science co-working environment with workforce development and training opportunities.

Flexible Wet Lab &
Office Space

Shared and private wet lab facilities and office space designed for life science and medical device entrepreneurs and startups to develop products and move to market.

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Education for Students and Professionals

Real-world educational opportunities for students pursuing STEM degrees and careers. Hands-on skills for bioresearch, biotech, and medtech industries.

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Accelerator Programs
and BARDA Network

Comprehensive support for early-stage life science and medical technology companies. Entrepreneurial training, scientific infrastructure, and introductions for early-stage capital access.

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ULP Empowers the Next Generation of Innovators

Since 2019, our community of 64 Resident companies has secured $535M in funding, generated $128M in revenue, and created 448 new jobs. ULP's STEM Education Programming served 2,000+ students transforming how students engage with science and life science career opportunities.

Testimonials

Wonderful new shared lab equipment/space

Wonderful new shared lab equipment/space and a very detail oriented, attentive staff. If you are in Orange County and looking for lab/office space I highly recommend ULP.

Amy Hopkin | AVITA Medical

A supportive and success-enabling lab incubator

ULP is truly a supportive and success-enabling lab incubator with innumerable resources available to its tenants, and often at discounted prices. The staff are very friendly, hard working, and dedicated.

Todd Schurr | Entelexo

The facility is nice, staffs are super friendly and supportive.

I really enjoy my time working here. The facility is nice, staffs are super friendly and supportive. They also have lots of helpful resources, workshops, events.

Kieu La | Arvetas Biosciences