BioM MAxL Incubator

Feasibility Study & Location Analysis

In 2022, we conducted a feasibility study for the Bavarian Biotech Cluster Organization BioM. In this study we assessed the potential for establishing a start-up incubator for pre-seed and early-stage start-ups in the Innovation and Start-Up Center for Biotechnology (IZB) in Planegg-Martinsried.

Our study played a role in securing support for the MAxL incubator project from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy.

Image Credit: Innovations- und Gründerzentrum Biotechnologie IZB

We are excited that MAxL, BioM's unique co-creation incubator for the future of medicine and life sciences, is now becoming a reality.

If you are interested in joining the MAxL incubator, please reach out to to the management team.

You can find all information & contacts on the official website: BioM MAxL Incubator

  • Location

    Munich, DE

  • Client

    BioM

  • Year

    2022

  • Area

    870 m²

  • Scope

    Collaborative Lab & Office Spaces

  • Status

    Completed

Project Overview

  • Discover

    User Studies
    ‍aligning vision and user requirements
    More >

    Discover

    • Understanding Processes
    • Location Analysis
    • 360° Virtual Tours
    • Vision
    • Corporate Identity

  • Design

    Lab Zoning & Floor Plans
    process-optimized workspace planning
    More >

    Design

    • User Research
    • Process-optimized Zoning
    • Lab Bench & Workspace Planning
    • Lab Equipment Planning
    • Electrical Planning
    • Sanitary Planning
    • Media Supply Planning

  • Finances

    Cost Estimation
    planning, construction & equipment
    More >

    Finances

    • Project Management Cost Estimate
    • Construction Cost Estimate
    • Equipment Cost Estimate

The Lab Planning Process

  • Discover

    Our team's prior expertise in molecular biology and understanding of the startup biotech operations was vital in conducting the feasibility study.

    Leveraging this knowledge, we developed a preliminary layout for the incubator space, considering the IZB infrastructure and the needs of representative early-stage teams from the BioM startup support ecosystem.

    This comprehensive approach of defining "lab capabilities" ensured that the proposed concept for the lab and office facilities for the future MAxL incubator would meet potential startups' needs.

  • 360° virtual tour

    As for any of our clients, we prepared a 360° virtual tour to optimize our planning process.

    This tour also helped BioM to drive forward their planning and efficiently communicate with stakeholders and contractors.

    site analysis & ZONING

    We examined the proposed IZB space to accommodate multiple teams. As MAxL is intended as a space for early-stage startups, we proposed an initial room layout that encourages collaboration.

  • Design & DRAW

    Creating this ecosystem for the MAxL feasibility study involved carving out spaces for social interaction - Standup and welcome area, Tea kitchen, Team rooms, open workspaces.

    We reconfigured the existing room layouts for this and repurposed existing equipment, in order to create an inspiring and interactive space.

  • Shared Lab Concept

    The MAxL incubator was conceptualized with connectivity to various spaces in mind, making use of the existing IZB infrastructure and flexible usage to promote collaboration and effective space utilization.

  • Finances

    Our experience in laboratory equipment procurement and understanding of the spatial needs enabled us to assist the BioM team in preparing a cost estimate for conversion of the existing IZB laboratory space into the collaborative space for the MAxL incubator.

Our collaboration with SLA in 2022 was instrumental in the development of the MAxL accelerator. Based on SLA's profound expertise and insight, their comprehensive feasibility study helped us turning the vision of collaborative lab spaces at the IZB into a tangible reality.

Dr. Petra Burgstaller
Incubation & MAxL Co-Lead, Portfolio Management

Let’s build your lab!

We're excited to build your Smart Lab vision together with you.

Contact us
[X] Biokitchen