Community Access Bakar Labs (CABL)

Community Access Bakar Labs (CABL) Membership

Overview: CABL is a new QB3 and Bakar Labs program for startups that wish to benefit from--and contribute to-- our ecosystem without leasing space. Membership includes invitations to in-person events designed to accelerate the growth of startups, providing opportunities to speak with leaders across the life science ecosystem. QB3 taps its extensive network connections to attract industry veterans, top researchers, high quality VCs and numerous other service providers as featured speakers at these events. CABL members also enjoy connections to the vibrant community of 30+ tenant companies and 20 industry affiliates. All successful applicants have demonstrated that they would be a valuable addition to the QB3/ Bakar Labs ecosystem.

CABL Membership Benefits*:

• In person programming and events access including seminars, lunch & learns among tenant companies or presentations by an affiliate, social events (celebrations/happy hours), vendor shows, and pitch events.

• Conference room access: membership includes access for one (1) person to our conference room booking software and credit for up to two (2) hours of conference room usage per month. Meetings must be booked during off-peak hours. Unused credit does not carry over. Use of Studio, Auditorium, or Courtyard for meetings and events requires additional review and approval (standard rates apply).

• Unassigned seating access: membership includes four (4) half-day desk reservations per week. Desk sessions can be used on the same day (e.g. two (2) half days used on the same day for a full day reservation) or the same time (e.g. two (2) desks for one (1) full day). Unused desk sessions do not carry over.

• Select access to channels on Bakar Labs’ Slack.

• Eduroam WiFi access when at Bakar Labs.

• Eligible for consideration by the BEVC venture fund.

• Bakar Labs Benefits Binder access.

• Discounts to select QB3 core facilities.

• Locker and mailbox access at Bakar Labs.

• Cardkey access to building for up to 3 employees.

CABL is suitable for:

• Emerging companies that have not yet applied or have not yet been invited to lease space.

• Startups that have existing lab operations elsewhere, including other incubators.

• Digital or data science-based companies that do not require lab space.

• Alumni companies that wish to maintain active ties to the QB3/Bakar Labs program.

Selection Criteria:
To be eligible, the company must be incorporated, its mission must be in scope for Bakar Labs and QB3, and it must have a compelling technology and team. Also, BEVC would be able to consider the company for investment under potential terms that would be negotiated in good faith. To be considered, teams must submit an application that includes the company summary, basic information about the leadership team, and mutual benefits of joining. Bakar Labs and QB3 staff will screen applications, and the company may then pitch the Bakar Labs Tenant Selection Committee to receive an invitation for membership.

Terms of Membership:
Members are invited to interact with the Bakar Labs community through Bakar Labs events or casual interactions. No use of lab spaces or equipment is permitted. Activities or benefits that may pose undue burden to the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub program are not permitted. Members who anticipate spending significant time at BBH (exclusive of events) are expected to attend the safety orientation.

The membership fee is $2,000 every 6 months. Members must demonstrate current liability insurance coverage prior to joining.

Apply here!

*QB3 and Bakar Labs continuously refine its program offering in an effort to accommodate the needs of its community members. Benefits and terms of membership may change without notice.