Brisbane (QLD)

300 Herston Rd, Herston QLD 4006

Our facilities

Life Science Incubator @ QMIR Berghofer

CoLabs has formally partnered with Life Science Incubator (LSI) to help activate its newest facility in Brisbane: a purpose-built life sciences workspace located at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, at the heart of Queensland’s premier biomedical precinct.

This collaboration connects the CoLabs ecosystem with one of Australia’s most exciting new innovation hubs, giving founders, researchers, and R&D teams access to flexible laboratory space in Brisbane alongside a global life sciences community.

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  • A new home for life science innovation in Queensland

    The LSI @ QIMR Berghofer brings together equipped open laboratories and private lab suites designed for biotech startups, medtech companies, and research teams. Located within the Herston Health Precinct, members gain proximity to leading institutes, hospitals, and universities, creating a powerful environment for collaboration and commercialisation.

    The incubator was established through a strategic partnership between QIMR Berghofer and LSI to create a global hub for biomedical innovation in Queensland, accelerating breakthroughs and strengthening the region’s life sciences ecosystem. 

    From early-stage startups validating their science to global companies expanding their R&D footprint in Australia, the facility provides the infrastructure and connections needed to turn research into real-world impact.

  • Expanding the CoLabs ecosystem

    At CoLabs, our mission is to support the people building the technologies the world will rely on. We do that by connecting founders with the infrastructure, expertise, and community they need to move faster and build with confidence.

    Through our partnership with LSI, we’re extending that ecosystem to Brisbane – opening new opportunities for startups, scaleups, and R&D teams looking for flexible lab space in Queensland and a supportive innovation community.

    If you’re exploring biotech lab space in Brisbane, looking to establish a Queensland R&D presence, or searching for a collaborative environment to scale your science, this new partnership offers a compelling starting point.

Ecosystem

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH)

  • Largest hospital in Australia with 929 beds and major clinical research activity. 

  • Key partner for clinical trials and translational medicine.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Health & Biomedical Research

  • Medical device, regenerative medicine, biofabrication.

Flexible lab space for biotech startups and R&D teams

LSI’s Brisbane facility offers ready-to-use life science lab space with flexible membership options designed for teams at every stage of growth.

This model allows companies to rent lab space in Brisbane without the cost and complexity of building their own facility, enabling teams to focus on research rather than infrastructure.

Members can access:
  • Laboratory benches
  • Private laboratory suites
  • Shared instrumentation and core equipment
  • Professional lab management and operational support
  • Collaborative workspaces and meeting areas
  • Secure 24/7 facility access

 

Lab Space

By the bench

Flexible wet lab space, starting from a single bench.
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By the lab suite

A range of lab suites will be available for hire, by the m2.
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What is not included:

  • Custom or unique equipment that is required for your work
  • Consumables and reagents
  • New glassware
  • Bulk storage of samples
  • Bulk storage space (available on site)