Everything you need to know about CoLab Haus. If you don't find your answer here, just email us.
Every new resident gets their first month free — no strings. On top of that, we run Pitch Day: present your company, and winners get up to 1 year of free rent (1st place: 1 year, 2nd & 3rd: 6 months). After free months end, standard rates apply — and they're still 60–85% below Boston or San Francisco.
No. The free rent is free. The investment program is completely separate and optional. Most incubators that offer "free space" take 5–10% equity. We don't.
Filtrous gets first right of refusal on distributing products you build at CoLab Haus. That's it. If you develop something market-ready, Filtrous gets the first opportunity to distribute it. If terms don't work out, you're free to go elsewhere. No equity taken, no IP claimed, no gotchas. We're betting that the ecosystem is valuable enough that you'll want to work with us — and we're usually right.
CoLab Haus is biotools only. For therapeutics, check out USF's Tampa Bay Technology Incubator, BioLabs, or LabCentral. We're happy to point you in the right direction.
Over $1M in shared instrumentation: GC-MS, ICP-MS, HPLC, mass specs, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, fluorescence plate reader, liquid handler, PCR thermal cyclers, fume hoods, biosafety cabinets (BSL-2), centrifuges, and cold storage. Need something else? Talk to us — we continuously expand based on resident needs.
Absolutely. Your bench and office space is yours. Just coordinate with us on power and safety requirements so we can make sure everything is set up properly.
BSL-2 capable. BSL-1 work is fine too. BSL-3 is not available.
Add benches or offices as you grow. It's month-to-month after your initial 6-month commitment, so you can scale up when you need to. When you graduate to your own facility, the Filtrous sales channel relationship can continue.
Everything. Utilities (electric, water, HVAC, gas), high-speed wifi, 24/7 keyless entry, conference rooms, shared equipment, 50% off Filtrous supplies, community events, waste disposal, and parking. All-inclusive, no hidden fees.
CoLab Ventures (a separate for-profit entity) offers optional investment of $25K–$50K per company via SAFE note at 2–10% equity. It's completely separate from your residency — no pressure. Many residents won't take investment and that's perfectly fine. The real value is the ecosystem, not the check.
Filtrous has first right of refusal on distributing products built at CoLab Haus. If you develop something market-ready, Filtrous gets the first opportunity to take it to market through their sales team and customer network across hundreds of labs. Terms are negotiated individually. If terms don't work for both sides, you're free to pursue other distribution. It's a partnership, not a lock-in.