Pape Family Innovation Center

Papé Family Innovation Center

Launch the Next Generation of Research-Based Startups

Entrepreneurs and researchers can lease fully equipped wet lab space as well as offices at the Knight Campus, providing the specialized environment needed for cell culture, chemical research, and other laboratory work. These facilities enable researchers and startups to generate the proof-of-concept data needed to attract investment and accelerate commercialization. 

Penderia Technologies Innovation

Innovation Highlight

Innovation in Action

Imagine a tiny sensor that could improve medical care by relaying information from deep inside a patient to a surgeon repairing a torn ligament or to a physical therapist guiding the patient through exercises after surgery. That is the vision of Penderia Technologies, a spinout of research at the Knight Campus.

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On-Campus INNOVATION Spaces

Papé Family Innovation Center

The Papé Family Innovation Center provides space in both Knight Campus buildings to support the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world applications. 

Entrepreneurs and companies at a range of stages can lease wet lab or office space designed to meet different needs. Options include individual benches in shared laboratories, private lab suites with shared office space, and fully private labs and offices. The Innovation Center is supported by Knight Campus staff, who assist companies in their operations and help connect them with the broader University of Oregon and Knight Campus innovation community. 

For more information about the Innovation Center or to inquire about leasing space, click the link below or email KCinnovation@uoregon.edu.

More Information about the Spaces

Papé Family Innovation Center
Penderia Technologies co-founder Keat "Ghee" Ong positions a sensor on a model of a knee joint.

News & Success Stories

Penderia's Growth from Papé

Penderia Technologies, a spinout of research at the Knight Campus, started out at the Pape Family Innovation Center and grew so successful that it grew out of the space.

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Knight Campus / Papé Family Innovation Center

Move your science from discovery to impact.

Flexible lab and office space, core research infrastructure, and a community of founders — built for startups spinning out of university science.

Why Here

Why the Innovation Center?

Everything a university spinout needs to get to its next milestone, in one building.

Space

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Flexible Laboratory Space

Private labs, shared benches, and specialized equipment.

Community

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Startup Community

Work alongside faculty founders, entrepreneurs, and emerging companies.

Infrastructure

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Research Infrastructure

Access to core facilities and university resources.

Growth

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Commercialization Support

Connections to mentors, investors, and innovation programs.

 
Who It's For

Built for three kinds of founders.

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Faculty Startups

Commercializing university research.

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Graduate Student Ventures

Building companies around breakthrough discoveries.

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Early-Stage Companies

Growing life science and deep-tech innovations.

What You'll Find

Inside the building.

Everything is scaled to where your company is right now — and ready when you outgrow it.

01Shared wet labs
02Private laboratories
03Office & coworking space
04Meeting rooms
05Core instrumentation
06Conference / event space
07Building amenities
08Secure access
How It Works

Four steps to move in.

01

Submit an inquiry

Tell us about your company and what you're building.

02

Meet with our team

Walk the building and talk through your timeline.

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Determine your needs

We'll scope the right space and resources for your stage.

04

Move in and build

Get your keys and start working.

Current Companies

Who's building here now.

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Why the Knight Campus

Part of a bigger ecosystem.

  • World-class research
  • Faculty expertise
  • Student talent
  • Shared scientific resources
  • Entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • University of Oregon location
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Available Spaces

Find the right footprint.

A quick comparison — full pricing and policies are one click away.

Space

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Shared Bench

Early-stage founders

Bench, storage, shared equipment

Private Lab

Growing companies

Dedicated lab, utilities, offices

Office Space

Commercial teams

Workspace and meeting access

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News & Success Stories

Recent milestones.

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Commercialization

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Ready to Grow?

Build Your Company at the Papé Family Innovation Center

Whether you're spinning out university research or scaling an early-stage biotech company, we're here to help you move from discovery to impact.