Bioincubator for early-stage life sciences companies
The Leuven Lab Hotel empowers early-stage biotech and diagnostics companies through their critical first years, from inception to pre-clinical proof-of-concept and Series A funding. Beyond offering fully equipped labs, flexible lab resources, and an inspiring scientific and business culture, the Lab Hotel provides hands-on technical support for maintenance, calibration, joint purchasing, and day-to-day operations.
Entrepreneurs also tap into Leuven Lab Hotel's extensive network of experts — including lawyers, venture capitalists, patent offices, CROs, accountants, and top researchers — ensuring they have trusted human guidance for every step of their journey. Startup-friendly fees and dedicated back-office services further help alleviate operational burdens, allowing innovators to focus on science and growth.
Competitive offer
- Bioincubator for early-stage life sciences companies
- Flexible, founder-friendly terms and services
- Access to a trusted network: legal, IP, VC, CRO, accounting and academic experts
- Vibrant community with opportunities for co-creation
- Fully furnished offices (30 desks) incl IT support
- Well equipped and ready-to-go laboratories (10 benches)
- Lab management, permits, and waste handling included
- On-site technical support: maintenance, calibration, joint purchasing, and daily lab operations
- On-demand back-office and core expertise support
- Meeting rooms, shared kitchen (incl drinks), garden access
- On-site parking and EV charging stations
- Prime location: near KU Leuven and E40 motorway
- Call today — start tomorrow
Testimonials
"Benno Therapeutics needed a place to start, preferably with future access to labs. At the Leuven Lab Hotel we found a lot more, including freelance help to start our research."
Annelies Bogaerts, CDO
Benno Therapeutics
"Without the Leuven Lab Hotel and the support we received in finetuning our investment case and setting up the first experiments, we would not have been able to start up."
Katrien Reynders, CEO
NanoTherix
"We called the Lab Hotel on a Thursday, visited on Friday and started our first proof-of-concept work in the laboratory the Monday after. You can't do that anywhere else."
Nicolas Vergauwe, CEO
Impact Omics
Ready to check-in?
With innovative companies like ViroVet, Benno Therapeutics, Nanotherix, and Impact Omics already on board, the Leuven Lab Hotel is more than just lab space — it's a unique business ecosystem where science and entrepreneurship connect. Tap into our extensive network of experts — from lawyers, venture capitalists, patent offices, and CROs to accountants and top researchers — and get trusted human guidance at every step of your journey.
Startup-friendly fees and dedicated back-office services help lighten operational burdens, so you can focus on what matters most: advancing science and growing your company.
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