Sorrento Valley, San Diego · Oberlin Campus · ISO 17025 Accreditation Pending

Bench Space with Everything Already Wired In

Most incubators give you a bench and a key fob. Prodigy Labs gives you a closed loop — your physical lab, your Laboratory OS, and our ISO 17025 testing infrastructure running as one system from day one.

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✓ Fully equipped wet lab ✓ ISO 17025 testing priority queue ✓ Laboratory OS included ✓ Move-in ready in days
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Why Choose Prodigy Labs?

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Flexible Lab Space

Bench leasing options that scale with your needs. No long-term commitments required.

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Advanced Equipment

Access to LC-MS, GC-MS, PCR, flow cytometry, and more. No capital investment needed.

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Networking Hub

Connect with fellow scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

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Full Platform + Testing Included

Every tenant gets the full Laboratory OS plus priority access to our ISO 17025 testing menu. No separate subscription. No external client wait times.

  • ✓ AI assistant for lab data and protocol questions
  • ✓ ELN with voice + text AI capture (hands-free dictation)
  • ✓ COA generation with Westgard QC rule enforcement
  • ✓ Inventory management with FEFO lot tracking
  • ✓ Procurement savings calculator + AI reorder forecasting
  • ✓ Smart notification system for reorders, results & tasks
  • ✓ QuickBooks export for financial integration
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Sorrento Valley — San Diego's Biotech Core

Our Oberlin campus sits in Sorrento Valley, the heart of San Diego's life-science corridor — minutes from UCSD, Scripps Research, and the Torrey Pines cluster.

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Business Support

Administrative support, conference rooms, shared facilities, and introductions to our partner network of testing labs and scientific suppliers.

Unique to Prodigy Labs

The Prodigy Loop

Most incubators give you space. We give you space plus a closed loop: your bench work, your software, and our accreditation-pending testing lab — all connected. Results flow back into your ELN automatically so you spend time on science, not data transfer.

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Run your experiments

Log work directly in your ELN. Capture samples, link reagent lots, and track inventory — all from your bench without switching tools.

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Priority testing queue

Submit analytical test requests directly from your ELN. Tenants jump the external client queue — typical turnaround under 3 business days for standard panels.

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Results back in your ELN

ISO 17025 accreditation pending COAs, raw data, and QC results link directly to the originating experiment. Audit trail complete, no manual import.

No Surprises

What Every Bench Includes

External clients pay per test and manage their own data. Incubator tenants get the whole system wired together — at one flat monthly rate.

🏢 Physical Lab
  • ✓Dedicated bench space (month-to-month or longer)
  • ✓Shared Sciex 4500 LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC access
  • ✓Cold storage, biosafety cabinet, fume hood
  • ✓Badge access · Conference room · Lab staff on-site
  • ✓Instrument service, IQ/OQ & calibration via preferred partner ILS — see below
💻 Laboratory OS
  • ✓Electronic Lab Notebook (Part 11-ready)
  • ✓Inventory management with FEFO lot tracking
  • ✓Procurement & vendor catalog (Procurewide-powered)
  • ✓Sample tracking from bench to COA
🧪 ISO 17025 Testing (Priority Queue)
  • ✓Peptide purity, identity & sequence verification
  • ✓Metabolomics — amino acids, acylcarnitines, organic acids
  • ✓Microplastics, residual solvents, food safety, GC-MS
  • ✓Under 3 bd turnaround · COAs link to your ELN
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Simple by Design

How the Incubator Works

From first conversation to first experiment — typically under two weeks.

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Step 1

Reach Out

Tell us about your research and space needs via the contact form or a quick call with our team.

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Step 2

Tour the Facility

Walk the Oberlin campus in San Diego. See the instruments, benches, and shared spaces in person.

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Step 3

Sign & Configure

Choose your bench tier and sign the lease agreement. Month-to-month or longer — your call.

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Step 4

Move In

Keys, badge access, platform credentials, and an onboarding walkthrough. Ready to run science.

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Step 5

Ongoing Support

Lab staff support, testing queue priority, partner introductions, and community events as you grow.

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Equipment & Facilities

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Mass Spectrometry

LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and Py-GC/MS for comprehensive chemical and environmental analysis

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Molecular Biology

PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis, and nucleic acid purification systems

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Cell Culture

Dedicated tissue-culture suite — biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, and cell counting

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Flow Cytometry

Multi-color flow cytometers for cell analysis and sorting

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Chromatography

HPLC and FPLC systems for protein and small molecule purification

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Microscopy

Fluorescence, confocal, and brightfield microscopy suites

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Detection & Assays

Multi-mode plate readers for absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence, plus rtPCR

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Cold Storage

-80 °C and -20 °C freezers, refrigeration, and sample cold storage

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Core Lab Equipment

Centrifuges, analytical balances, pH meters, and shakers ready at every bench

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Facilities Included

MilliQ water, lab sink, hazardous-waste pickup, shared office with WiFi — utilities included

Since 2019

Early-stage cohort

4,000

Square Feet

$1,800

Per Month / Bench

24/7

Access Available

Flexible Pricing Plans

Starter Bench

$1,800/month
  • Dedicated lab bench
  • Shared equipment access
  • Basic storage space
  • Conference room access
  • Mail handling
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Team Suite

$4,500/month
  • Multiple dedicated benches
  • Priority equipment access
  • Private storage
  • Office space included
  • Business address
  • Networking events
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Enterprise

Custom
  • Private lab suite
  • Dedicated equipment
  • Custom setup
  • Administrative support
  • Investor introductions
  • Grant writing support
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Companies That Have Launched Here

From early-stage cell therapy startups to the U.S. operations of established international life science companies — the range of organizations that have chosen Prodigy Labs as their San Diego research base speaks for itself.

Alumnus
Gene Therapy  ·  Longevity Research

Rejuvenate Bio

Rejuvenate Bio is a San Diego biotech developing gene therapy approaches to aging reversal. Founded with academic roots at Harvard, the company is advancing some of the most ambitious longevity research programs in the field.

Quote coming soon — Noah Davidsohn, Co-Founder
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Cell Biology  ·  Life Sciences

MyoGene Bio

MyoGene Bio ran one of the largest research programs in our incubator's history, occupying four benches across two consecutive lease terms. A flagship example of what Prodigy Labs is built for: serious science, serious scale.

Quote coming soon — Courtney Young, CEO
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Life Science Reagents  ·  International

Nacalai USA

The U.S. subsidiary of Nacalai Tesque — a Japanese biochemical and reagent manufacturer founded in 1950 — chose Prodigy Labs as their West Coast research home. A trusted global name in life science, operating out of Torrey Pines.

Quote coming soon — Toshi Ono, Nacalai USA

More companies that have called Prodigy Labs home

AtmoSense Ohr Synbiosis Ecoplasticity 48HD BioPharma Nuribio Alta Analytical H2O Molecular Dune Biotechnology Nemoplex Skincare Growing Together Research
Preferred Instrument Service Partner

Keep your instruments running. We handle the relationship.

Prodigy Labs tenants get preferred access to Innovative Lab Services (ILS) — a nationwide independent instrument service provider with 30+ years and thousands of LC-MS and GC-MS systems maintained coast to coast. When your instrument is down, ILS is on-site within 24–48 hours. James serves as ILS Regional Service Manager, which means you get a direct line — not a support ticket.

  • ✓Multi-vendor expertise — LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, HPLC, GC from Sciex, Agilent, Shimadzu, Waters, and PerkinElmer
  • ✓Preventative maintenance & emergency repair — full-service contracts, PM+ plans, or billable support; parts already in stock
  • ✓IQ/OQ qualifications — compliance documentation for ISO, CLIA, A2LA, and EPA standards
  • ✓Refurbished instruments — ILS sells, installs, and services pre-owned analytical equipment at a fraction of new-instrument cost
  • ✓24–48 hour on-site response — nationwide coverage, 5 regional offices
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Innovative Lab Services
Innovative Lab Services
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Years experience
1000s
Instruments serviced
5
Regional offices
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On-site response
"They usually have somebody out here within hours or less. For most vendors, you're talking days or weeks."
— Supervisor, F500 Food Laboratory

Partner Network

Residents get access to a curated consortium of specialized partners across analytical services, research support, and lab operations — coordinated through Prodigy Labs as unified capabilities, not a list of vendor referrals.

Clarus Analytical
Clarus Analytical
Analytical Chemistry
2T Labs
2T Labs
Research Services
Tristania BioLabs
Tristania BioLabs
Lab Inventory & ELN
Innovative Lab Services
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Nationwide Instrument Service
For Incubator Operators & TTOs

Are You an Incubator or TTO?

We offer a preferred partner arrangement — your tenants get access to the Prodigy Labs platform at founding member rates, and you get a co-branded listing as a preferred resource in our partner directory. No cost to you.

  • ✓Co-marketing — we list you as a recommended incubator on our platform
  • ✓Your tenants receive founding member access via your referral
  • ✓Platform overview one-pager ready for tenant welcome packets
  • ✓No integration work, no cost to the operator
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Lab Incubator FAQ

Straight answers to what founders ask us most often about bench space in San Diego.

How much does lab bench space cost in San Diego?

At Prodigy Labs in Sorrento Valley, a dedicated wet lab bench is $1,800 per month with a three-month minimum term. That includes access to shared analytical instrumentation, cold storage, shared office and conference space, mail handling, and 24/7 building access. A Team Suite with multiple benches and private office space is $4,500 per month. Rates are current as of the date of publication and are confirmed in a written lease at the time of occupancy.

What is the minimum lease term for incubator lab space?

Three months. Most tenants take a longer term — twelve months is common — but the three-month minimum exists so that early-stage teams working against a short grant period or a single milestone are not forced into a multi-year commitment. Terms are negotiated separately from, and independently of, any grant award.

What biosafety level does the lab operate at?

The shared laboratory operates at Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1). Work requiring BSL-2 containment — for example research involving human pathogens or primary human material — is not currently within the shared facility's operating scope. Programs that need containment, licensure, permits, or facility modifications beyond current scope are reviewed individually and must be agreed in writing before occupancy.

Can I use grant funds to pay for incubator lab space?

It depends entirely on the funder and the terms of your specific award. Some programs permit facility or rental costs as a direct or indirect cost; others exclude laboratory space altogether and expect it to be covered by internal or raised capital. Check your notice of award and program guidelines, or ask your program officer, before budgeting bench rent against an award. Lease terms at Prodigy Labs are set separately from any grant award, so tenancy does not depend on how your funding treats facility costs.

Do you provide letters of support for SBIR and grant applications?

Yes. We provide non-binding letters of support for applicants who are considering Prodigy Labs as their research site, at no cost and with no obligation on either side. Letters typically turn around within a few business days, carry a twelve-month validity window so the terms stay accurate, and can be reissued if your submission timeline moves. Contact us with your program, sponsor, and submission deadline.

What equipment do tenants get access to?

Shared instrumentation available to tenants includes 2–8 °C, −20 °C and −80 °C cold storage, a Class II A2 biosafety cabinet, CO₂ incubator, microplate reader, autoclave, analytical and precision balances, benchtop and floor centrifuges, sonicator, UV-Vis and NanoDrop spectrophotometry, pH meter, rotary evaporator, water purification, and shared fume hood capacity. Tenants also have a route to accredited analytical testing — HPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS methods — run by the in-house laboratory rather than sent to a third party.

What is included with a bench, and what is shared?

A Starter Bench is roughly six linear feet of dedicated bench space in the wet lab, plus dedicated storage. Instrumentation, biosafety cabinets, cold storage, the autoclave, conference room, and office space are shared across tenants. Tenants also receive a business address, mail handling, and access to the Prodigy Laboratory OS platform — electronic lab notebook, inventory, and procurement — from their first day.

Where is the Prodigy Labs incubator located?

5414 Oberlin Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121 — in Sorrento Valley, San Diego's core biotech corridor, close to Torrey Pines, UCSD, and the Sorrento Mesa research cluster.

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