Applications open — date TBD
A live competition for biotools founders. Present your technology to a panel of industry experts. The best ideas win free lab space to build. We'll announce the next Pitch Day once we reach a critical mass of qualified applicants — apply now to be in the next cohort.
Biotools founders only. No equity taken. No IP claimed.
Tell us about your technology, your team, and what you're building. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Biotools companies only — reagents, instruments, consumables, diagnostics, lab software.
Accepted companies are invited to Pitch Day. We're looking for founders with real technology, a clear market need, and a plan to build something labs actually want to buy.
Present your company live in St. Petersburg to a panel of industry experts, investors, and the CoLab Haus team. 10 minutes to present, 5 minutes of Q&A. No slide decks required — bring a demo if you have one.
Winners are announced the same day. Residency start dates are coordinated with each cohort. Walk into a fully equipped lab with $1M+ in shared instrumentation, 50% off lab supplies through partner discounts, structured educational programming, and a neighboring CLIA-certified reference lab.
Apply anytime. Rolling review.
Once we have a strong cohort of qualified applicants.
Live presentations. Winners announced same day. Date set when cohort is ready.
Residency starts shortly after Pitch Day, on a schedule that fits the cohort.
We want to see something tangible — a prototype, early data, a proof of concept. Not just an idea on a napkin. Show us what you've built or what you're building.
Labs need to want what you're making. Show us the pain point you're solving. Bonus points if you've already talked to customers or have letters of intent.
Building a biotools company is hard. We're looking for founders who are resourceful, persistent, and willing to do what it takes. Background in science, engineering, or the lab industry is a strong plus.
Research tools that broadly advance science. Available to all labs, not gated to one customer or channel. Work that lowers cost or expands the reach of laboratory research.
Win or lose, every Pitch Day participant who joins CoLab Haus gets the full ecosystem.
GC-MS, ICP-MS, HPLC, mass specs, plate readers, and more. Included.
Filters, vials, pipette tips, reagents — everything you need at half price through partner discounts.
Optional warm introductions to third-party lab-supply distributors when products reach commercial readiness. Negotiated separately on arms-length terms.
Work on your schedule. All utilities, wifi, conference rooms, and parking included.
Free rent is free. No catch. No equity required for your lab space — ever.
We expect to invite 8–12 companies to present at the inaugural Pitch Day. The exact number depends on the quality and volume of applications.
No. You can apply from anywhere. If selected, you'll need to present in person at Pitch Day in St. Petersburg, FL. Residency starts shortly after, so plan to be in or able to relocate to the Tampa Bay area when your cohort begins.
Pre-revenue to early revenue. You should have something more than an idea — a prototype, preliminary data, or proof of concept. You don't need a finished product or paying customers yet, but you need to show you're building something real.
Everyone still gets their first month free. You can still join CoLab Haus as a resident at standard rates. The ecosystem — equipment, supplies, educational programming, community — is available to all residents, not just winners.
Yes. Free rent is free. No equity, no IP claims. We make introductions to distribution partners and investors when residents are ready, but those are optional and negotiated separately on arms-length terms.
Absolutely. Some of the best biotools companies start with a single founder and a deep domain expertise. Solo founders with SBIR grants or bootstrapped operations are exactly who this is designed for.
Applications open now. Date for the next Pitch Day will be announced once we hit critical mass. The best biotools ideas get free space to build.