25 Jul Forward BIOLABS Introduces Forward Memberships to Support Biohealth Entrepreneurs
Forward BIOLABS is thrilled to announce the launch of Forward Memberships, a new initiative made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Forward Memberships will enable promising Biohealth entrepreneurs, including those from underrepresented groups, to advance their research and bring their innovations to fruition.
Expanding on the success of Wisconsin’s recent $49M Phase 2 award and designation as a regional Tech Hub by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), Forward Memberships bolsters support for early-stage startup companies in the personalized medicine and Biohealth sectors. Forward BIOLABS’ turnkey, co-working life science labs and offices are fully equipped, maintained, and supported, with concierge introductions, training, and networking that help startups grow. Forward BIOLABS operates on a month-to-month membership model, which allows rapid and affordable changes such as adding a lab bench or office cubicle to accommodate growth.
The Forward Memberships program offers various membership types tailored to startups at different stages, from fundraising and grant writing to de-risking technologies. A challenge often faced by Biohealth startup companies is the need to gather scientific data in a laboratory with extensive infrastructure and expensive equipment; a Forward Membership for a lab bench will provide immediate access to these resources in the co-working lab. For other startups, a Forward Membership for the office offers a collaborative environment for grant-writing support and networking opportunities. Eligible startups selected will receive a membership for 12 months that provides access to Forward BIOLABS’ fully equipped co-working laboratory and/or office options, along with shared resources and a vibrant community.