University Lab Partners
Also known as ULP.
University Lab Partners is an organization in Irvine, CA offering education, employment, financial, housing, training, and youth services. Independent nonprofit life science innovation hub in Orange County providing wet lab infrastructure, equipment, office space and a community of founders and mentors.
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Services
- Education, Employment, Financial, Housing, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.universitylabpartners.org/
- EIN
- 841790343
Services
Resident Space Options
Dedicated lab bench, private lab suite, private office and dedicated cubicle.
Application: Book a lab tour or contact the team.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Idea Membership
Month-to-month plan for pre-seed startups with advisory, grant support and a business mailbox.
Eligibility: Designed for pre-seed entrepreneurs; does not include office or lab access.
Build Membership
Flexible access with 2,000 monthly credits toward hot lab benches, hot desks and conference rooms, plus advisory and grant support.
Eligibility: Designed for growing companies.
Summer Lab Courses
Intro, Core, Accelerated and Project Based lab courses.
Eligibility: High school and college students.
Fees: Intro $250 - $1,000; Core $1,850 - $5,000; Accelerated and Project Based pricing varies. Scholarships available for financial need.
MIRE Program for Schools
Guides student teams through building a real biomedical company with professional mentorship.
Internships
Internship for those who have completed ULP courses, gaining teaching experience.
REALIZE Accelerator
Hands-on mentorship, expert guidance, and investor access, ending in a Demo Day.
Fees: No cost and no equity taken from selected companies.
Founders' Bench Award
Funded bench, shared equipment, mentorship and fundraising readiness support.
Eligibility: Pre-seed and seed-stage companies; academic or corporate spinouts; Southern California nexus; hands-on bench need.
Application: Application opening soon; submit by November 30, 2026.
Locations
- UCI Research Park, 5270 California Ave, Suite 300, Irvine, CA, 92617 — Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (p04). Page p04 lists Suite 100.
- ULP @ Soka, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656 — Private lab space at Soka University of America; hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (p04).
Questions
What does University Lab Partners offer?
University Lab Partners offers Resident Space Options, Idea Membership, Build Membership, Summer Lab Courses, MIRE Program for Schools, Internships, REALIZE Accelerator, and Founders' Bench Award.
Where is University Lab Partners?
University Lab Partners is at 5270 California Ave, Suite 300, Irvine, CA, 92617 and 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656.
How do I contact University Lab Partners?
To reach University Lab Partners, visit https://www.universitylabpartners.org/.
When is Resident Space Options available?
Schedule for Resident Space Options: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
How do I apply for Resident Space Options?
Application for Resident Space Options: Book a lab tour or contact the team.
Who is eligible for Idea Membership?
Eligibility for Idea Membership: Designed for pre-seed entrepreneurs; does not include office or lab access.
Who is eligible for Build Membership?
Eligibility for Build Membership: Designed for growing companies.
Who is eligible for Summer Lab Courses?
Eligibility for Summer Lab Courses: High school and college students.
Does Summer Lab Courses cost anything?
Fees for Summer Lab Courses: Intro $250 - $1,000; Core $1,850 - $5,000; Accelerated and Project Based pricing varies. Scholarships available for financial need.
Does REALIZE Accelerator cost anything?
Fees for REALIZE Accelerator: No cost and no equity taken from selected companies.
Who is eligible for Founders' Bench Award?
Eligibility for Founders' Bench Award: Pre-seed and seed-stage companies; academic or corporate spinouts; Southern California nexus; hands-on bench need.
How do I apply for Founders' Bench Award?
Application for Founders' Bench Award: Application opening soon; submit by November 30, 2026.
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