Updated on 22 October 2026
Life Sciences, and Climate Startups: Advance R&D and US Commercialisation with Bakar Labs (Supported by GIA)
Chief Operating Officer at Bakar Labs at UC Berkeley
California
About
Are you a Singapore-based startup developing a research-intensive innovation in life sciences, biotech, chemistry, materials science, energy, climate technology or engineering?
At UC Berkeley’s Bakar Labs, we provide the facilities, expertise and connections that early-stage companies need to advance their technologies. Our offering is particularly relevant to startups seeking to develop or validate a product, access specialised R&D resources, explore commercialisation pathways or build connections in Silicon Valley or beyond.
What we offer:
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Equipped laboratory and office space
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Shared facilities and specialised scientific equipment
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Technical and commercialisation resources
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Startup programmes and a community of science-based founders
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Connections with researchers, advisers, investors and industry partners across UC Berkeley and the wider Bay Area ecosystem
Since opening in late 2021, we have supported over 75 companies in the life sciences and climate tech spaces. During their tenancy, these companies have collectively raised more than US$1.3 billion in venture capital and government contracts. Note: no UC Berkeley affiliation is required!
Already interested in exploring the opportunity with Bakar Labs?
- Submit your interest in Bakar Labs!
If you are unable to attend the session, request a one-to-one meeting with Jeremy Alberga or Gino Segre from Bakar Labs at SWITCH to introduce your startup and discuss how Bakar Labs' facilities, resources and ecosystem could support your next stage of development.
More information is available on the Bakar Labs website.
Intent
- Offering
Type
- Technology & Solutions
- Business & Market Partnerships
- Expertise & Support
- Funding & Investment
Topic / Sector
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Health Care Equipment
- Intellectual Property
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- AgriTech
- Circular Economy
- Green Tech
- Med Tech
- Climate Tech
- Chemicals & Materials
- Energy & Mining
- Research or Academia
- Engineering
Organisation
Berkeley
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