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Flexible Lab Space. Shared Infrastructure. Built for Bioscience Founders.

BioGenerator Labs provides flexible lab and office space, shared scientific equipment, and critical infrastructure to help life science startups launch and scale. As part of BioGenerator and BioSTL, we reduce the infrastructure barriers that slow innovation — so founders can focus on science, customers, and capital. 

 

We offer multi-location access across two innovation ecosystems, with shared and private lab options designed to grow with your company. 

Our Philosophy

  • Transparent, stage-appropriate pricing
  • Flexible terms — no long-term lock-in
  • Subsidized infrastructure aligned to startup needs
  • Customized pathways from solo founder to scaling team 
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Our Locations

Cortex Innovation District

BioSTL Building
4340 Duncan Ave, Suite 200,
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Hub for Health Technologies

Located in the heart of St. Louis’ medical and research corridor, Cortex is surrounded by:

  • Academic medical institutions
  • Research hospitals
  • Venture investors
  • High-growth biotech companies

Ideal for:

  • Therapeutics
  • Diagnostics
  • Digital health
  • Research tools
  • Platform biotech

This location offers dense ecosystem connectivity and daily proximity to collaborators, capital, and customers.

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39N AgTech Innovation District

Helix Center
1100 Corporate Square Drive,
Saint Louis, MO 63132

Hub for Agtech & Plant / Food Innovation

Located within the 39 North AgTech
Innovation District, the Helix Center supports applied science and industry-connected innovation.

Ideal for:

  • Agtech
  • Plant science
  • Food innovation
  • Industrial biotech
  • Sustainability-focused ventures

This ecosystem emphasizes scale-up pathways and strategic industry proximity.

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Amenities & Ecosystem Value Adds

More Than Just Space

Infrastructure & Facilities

  • Shared scientific equipment (biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, incubators, etc.)
  • Freezer farm (ULTRA-low temp storage options)
  • Conference rooms and meeting spaces (varied sizes)
  • Bike-friendly infrastructure + access to St. Louis greenways

Preferred Partners Program

BioGenerator Labs negotiates group pricing and sponsor-supported discounts.

Examples:

  • Lab suppliers
  • Equipment vendors
  • Waste management providers
  • Real estate partners
  • Banking and professional services

This allows early-stage companies to preserve runway.

You’re not leasing space — you’re plugging into a regional growth engine.

Member Impact 

A Launchpad for Growth

  • 95

    Companies Supported Since Launch

  • $XXX

    Capital Raised By Member Companies

  • 1000s

    Of Jobs Created in the Region

  • X

    Companies Graduated into Private Facilities

  • X

    Number of Founding Institutions

“BioGenerator Labs gave us the infrastructure and flexibility to raise our seed round without overcommitting on space.”

Test Test Owner, X Company

“The proximity to investors and other founders accelerated our early traction.”

Test Test Owner, X Company

BioGenerator Labs is not just space — it’s a launchpad.

Test Test Owner, X Company

Frequently Asked Questions 

Early-stage bioscience startups in therapeutics, diagnostics, agtech, plant science, industrial biotech, and related fields.
 

No. BioGenerator Labs is open to qualified companies, though many members also engage in BioSTL programming.
 

Memberships are designed to scale with your company. Companies can adjust space as needs evolve.
 

Yes. Companies may transition between Cortex and Helix based on strategic alignment and availability. However, each building is positioned best based on the ecosystem that
particular companies sector fits into (i.e., Health vs Ag)
 

Base pricing includes core infrastructure and shared equipment. Additional services may be available as add-ons.
 

Move-in timelines vary based on space type, but we prioritize efficiency to minimize downtime.