Supporting the transition to a circular bio-economy
Co-Labs was born as a direct response to the current state of the world in the 21st century.
The world’s biggest problems – ecological destruction, food scarcity, disease – can’t be solved with incrementally better versions of what already exists. They need fundamentally new thinking. New science. Entirely new questions.
CoLabs was built for the people asking them. In the wake of devastating Australian bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, we set out to create positive change by supporting the transition to a circular bio economy.
Our commitment to ‘business unusual’ principles, including sustainability, regeneration, partnership, inclusion and empowerment, has propelled us forward to become Australia’s collaborative lab partner for bio and deep tech founders, operators and R&D teams forging new frontiers.
We provide the missing infrastructure between bold ideas and real-world impact, from lab space to hands-on support and a high-calibre community. Because the combination of purpose-led people, actively supported to build better outcomes for people and our planet, is the key to creating a sustainable and resilient future. For everyone.
Our Mission
To turbocharge transformational bio-inspired design and innovation that transitions us toward a circular regenerative economy.
Our Vision
To facilitate a global shift in humanity's presence on Earth, so that our ways of life, businesses, economy, physical structures and technologies do not interfere with nature’s inherent ability to sustain life.
Reposition Science
Provide explorative access to science by creating a model where people can connect to the resources they need.
Redefine our Approach
Empower the individual and build opportunities by cultivating a space where experimentation can happen and ideas can flourish.
Rethink Entrepreneurship
Fuel collaboration and collective thinking by enabling a relational entrepreneurial ecosystem where people benefit from a shared flow of resources and connections.
Regenerate our Planet
Champion transformative change led by design, systems thinking and holistic science.
Provide explorative access to science by creating a model where people can connect to the resources they need.
Empower the individual and build opportunities by cultivating a space where experimentation can happen and ideas can flourish.
Fuel collaboration and collective thinking by enabling a relational entrepreneurial ecosystem where people benefit from a shared flow of resources and connections.
Champion transformative change led by design, systems thinking and holistic science.
Australia's most hands-on team for purpose-led innovation. Full stop.
Samuel Wines
Co-Founder & CIO
Andrew Gray
Co-Founder & CEO
Jan Bjelic
Strategy and Operations Lead
Hilary McKie
Lab and Operations Coordinator
Tuan
University Partnerships & Site Lead, Notting Hill
Ayush Namboothiri
Lab and Operations Coordinator, Brunswick
Building an accessible future for bio-innovation infrastructure, together.
Supporting good science is at the heart of what we do.
Job opportunities.
As we expand, we’ll need more passionate people who embody our ‘business unusual’ ethos and are ready to drive transformative innovation. We thrive on a transdisciplinary approach, working together across areas to solve complex challenges with bio-led, planet-centric solutions.
We need forward-thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo, collaborate within a diverse community, and create real-world impact. If you’d love to be part of our dynamic team, actively working on systems innovation, we want to hear from you. Email us on hello@colabs.com.au
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