If you’re an entrepreneur in the life sciences, The Labs offers the resources and environment to help your business thrive. This state-of-the-art facility, opened in 2011, provides specialized scientific infrastructure that’s unavailable in the typical commercial real estate market, giving you an unbeatable edge in your industry.
Unmatched location and connectivity
Located in Halifax’s dynamic knowledge hub, The Labs connects you to essential resources. You’ll be steps away from the Life Sciences Research Institute, renowned universities, hospitals, the Brain Repair Centre, and the National Research Council. This proximity fosters collaboration and innovation, helping you tap into cutting-edge research and expertise.
More than just space
The Labs is a community built for success. Beyond its infrastructure, it offers on-site support, flexible leasing, and the enhanced credibility of operating in a premier life sciences facility. With everything you need to grow and stay on budget, The Labs is the ideal launchpad for life sciences entrepreneurs.
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- Flexible leasing arrangements so you can increase or decrease your space without penalty
- Purpose-built infrastructure with lab and office space constructed to your needs
- Green building designed and built for Silver LEED certification (LED lighting, occupant sensors, low flow fixtures, air quality, waste management, energy savings)
- Secure building (access card system), video surveillance, photo ID requirements
- 24-hour building access
- Barrier-free building
- Air-conditioned building
- Variety of office suites and wet and dry labs
- Fully equipped café-style lunchroom and amenities
- Shared office equipment to keep overhead costs low (e.g. multifunction devices with colour copy, scan, print, fax and email capabilities; postage, laminating and binding machines; document shredding service)
- Computerized mechanical and electrical systems, Aircuity Optinet System
- Emergency generator power (entire building)
- Shipping and receiving loading dock
- Custodial services
- Office space for off-site clients
- Individual company mailboxes
- Nexudus, online conference room booking system
Reach out to the world
- State-of-the-art enterprise-grade integrated voice and data network and services at competitive rates
- IT professionals are available to assist you with software, hardware and network installation and troubleshooting
- Network monitored 24x7x365 so we can quickly and proactively address potential issues
- Security and reliability enhanced through enterprise-grade firewall/router and protection from power
- interruptions
- Ability to login securely from home or on the road through the Invest Nova Scotia network via virtual private networking (VPN)
- Advanced voice services via voIP
- Advice and assistance available for IT planning and troubleshooting; software, hardware and network installation
- Rapid moves, adds and changes of telephones and internet service
- Wifi in all common areas (Wifi vouchers available for clients and guests)
- Server hosting (HVAC, secure caged client hosting areas, surveillance, backup)
Testing new ideas
- Wet and dry lab space
- Lab Resources: Reverse osmosis water purification, chemical neutralization system, low-flow and canopy fume hoods and other sophisticated ventilation, compressed air, emergency eye wash stations and showers, etc.
A gathering place
- A four-storey atrium, flooded with natural light; a daily hub for everyone and ideal for special events
- A variety of boardroom sizes and possible configurations
- Audio/visual and conference room equipment (projectors, wireless conference phone, flip charts, whiteboards, podium)
- Clickshare (wireless connectivity to screens and projectors)
- Assistance with organizing meetings and catering
Share the load
- On-site mail pickup and delivery
- Metered postage and courier services
- Professional reception services
- Administrative support
Location, location, location!
- Prestigious address and environment for client company customers, investors and partners
- Professional reception services and digital reception sign-in
- Parking and bicycle racks
- Desirable location and image is a significant benefit for recruiting employees
- Venue for board and annual general meetings, industry announcements, workshops and info sessions, off-site meetings for other businesses, etc.
- Important destination for dignitaries and trade missions
- Directory board and company door signage
Tap into the network
Your early stage technology company has unique and evolving challenges. Invest Nova Scotia understands these challenges, and offers hands-on business advisory services, and access to a network of mentors and service providers that complements our in-house business expertise. The challenges vary, but typically include:
- Fundamental business planning
- Intellectual property identification and protection strategies
- Implementing product development best practices
- Financial and accounting management
- Cash flow management
- Value proposition development
- Pricing strategies
- Competitive analysis
- State-of-the-art marketing techniques
- Sales and distribution channel strategies
- Obtaining seed and venture capital
- Human resource management strategies
