WHERE LIFE SCIENCES COMPANIES BUILD AND INNOVATE
Orange County’s Premier
Co-Working Lab and Office Space
From early-stage founders to established life science companies, ULP provides the lab infrastructure, equipment, operational support, and connections you need to advance your work—all steps from UC Irvine and its world-class research resources.
Offering conference rooms, community pantry, shared equipment, operational support and a vibrant community located in one of the preeminent life sciences ecosystems in the nation.
Independent • Nonprofit • UCI-Adjacent • Zero IP or Equity Taken
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CURRENT RESIDENT COMPANIES
69
ALUMNI COMPANIES
3M+
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
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LOCATIONS
WHY ULP
Four Core Elements Defining Our Approach
These operational realities directly shape our community — a framework built for sustainable growth and innovation.
A Model Built to Support Startups and Corporates
Our mission is to accelerate your growth and support your company at every stage. We provide scalable infrastructure and operational support, giving both emerging startups and established corporate teams the dedicated environment they need to advance their goals.
Join a Community of Life Science Innovators
Beyond top-tier space and equipment, joining ULP connects you to a thriving ecosystem of life science leaders. Our shared wet lab co-working environment naturally fosters collaboration among founders, researchers, and strategic partners— facilitating connections to experienced mentors, specialized resources, and dedicated advisors to help guide your growth every step of the way.
Strategic Proximity to UCI & the Regional Ecosystem
Steps from UC Irvine and situated at the center of Southern California's premier life sciences ecosystem, we help founders build direct connections to university faculty, specialized talent, and the broader industry community around them.
Turnkey Wet Labs With Full Operational Support
Focus on your science while we handle the operational heavy lifting. Gain secure 24/7 access to certified BSL-2 wet lab infrastructure, $3M+ in shared equipment, and comprehensive EH&S management—including chemical and biological waste handling, safety compliance, and shipping/receiving to eliminate major upfront setup costs and streamline daily R&D.
UCI ADJACENT
Strategic Proximity & Direct Connections to UCI
Operational relationships among UCI Health, core research facilities, faculty members, and commercialization resources.
Beall Applied Innovation
Research translation, IP licensing & sponsored research support for UCI founders
Faculty Network
Serial faculty founders, KOL consulting & warm introductions
UCI Health Clinical Access
Active clinical trial & validation pathways
Core Facilities
Advanced manufacturing, high-throughput genomics, biological imaging & clinical trial assistance
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Residents Say
