Open Kitchen Labs: How shared labs help science start-ups
Discover how Open Kitchen Labs, a University of Amsterdam spin-off, is transforming the innovation landscape with its flexible, subscription-based lab space. By offering startups affordable, compliant access to cutting-edge biotech and chemistry facilities, this pioneering model empowers entrepreneurs to focus on R&D while fostering collaboration, sustainability and faster scaling. A must-read for those interested in new approaches to university spin-offs and innovation infrastructure.
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If you’re inspired by Open Kitchen Labs’ innovative approach to shared lab spaces for science startups, you might also be interested in how physical environments can influence collaboration and entrepreneurship. In our podcast How spaces shape collaboration and entrepreneurship, we delve into the design of physical spaces, such as campuses, libraries, and innovation hubs, and how they can be structured to not only house activity but actively foster innovation and entrepreneurial endeavours.
Meanwhile, exploring the broader innovation ecosystem, the article Exploring UIIN’s closest innovation ecosystem: Amsterdam Science Park provides insights into how collaborative efforts at the Amsterdam Science Park are pioneering sustainable solutions and fostering a vibrant community of innovators.
Jose Villagran-Polo (author) is the Deputy Manager R&D Projects at UIIN and works on topics related to university-business collaboration, entrepreneurial education and the role of university-based incubators in their regions.
