Bio Innovation Hub

Helping early-stage biotechnology companies grow and thrive

Supporting the biotechnology industry to accelerate research, development and commercialisation through access to laboratory facilities, research infrastructure and a knowledge ecosystem.

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A new hub for biotechnology innovation

La Trobe University’s Bio Innovation Hub is a purpose-built laboratory and office facility to support the growth of early-stage biotechnology and agritechnology businesses. Designed for early-stage companies, access to PC2 laboratories and shared equipment enables you to focus your resources on research and development in a community of like-minded companies, leading academic researchers, a future workforce and world-class research infrastructure.

Critical infrastructure for industry

Location

Located on Level 3 within La Trobe’s Jenny Graves building and within the core of the Bundoora campus. Adjacent to La Trobe Institute of Molecular Sciences including significant research platforms and support services.

PC2 Laboratories

Flexible design offering up to 12 private suites (20m² – 60m²) and access to open plan benches within a PC2 certified facility.

Shared equipment

Access to suites containing shared general research equipment and centrifuges, microscopes, biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, autoclaves and cold storage