Forget thought-labs and maker spaces. Coworking space providers are jumping in with the very base level of innovation: actual laboratories.
Offering such industry-specific amenities and support for science researchers is a strategy that could attract unique companies to lease flexible workspaces.
Switzerland-based Superlab Suissee is taking this novel approach to shared workspace by specifically targeting the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with “ready-to-move-in” lab spaces.
A report published by Forbes reveals the company has already opened two locations (in Lausanne and Basel) that offer workspaces designed to meet the property needs of Europe’s biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
U.S. companies including LabCentral and BioLabs have introduced similar workplace models in Boston.
The company’s shared workspace model offers private labs, intellectual property protection, flexible short-term leases, and also includes comprehensive logistics and procurement support, so tenants can source additional equipment they might need.
The entry of specialized workspace providers like Superlab Suisse can increase competition in the coworking industry and push existing workspace providers to build upon their services and infrastructure to meet the needs of specific niche industries and markets. This could include updated amenities, sector-specific equipment, and additional support services.
