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.
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 the Innovation Center?
Everything a university spinout needs to get to its next milestone, in one building.
Space
Flexible Laboratory Space
Private labs, shared benches, and specialized equipment.
Community
Startup Community
Work alongside faculty founders, entrepreneurs, and emerging companies.
Infrastructure
Research Infrastructure
Access to core facilities and university resources.
Growth
Commercialization Support
Connections to mentors, investors, and innovation programs.
Built for three kinds of founders.
Faculty Startups
Commercializing university research.
Graduate Student Ventures
Building companies around breakthrough discoveries.
Early-Stage Companies
Growing life science and deep-tech innovations.
Inside the building.
Everything is scaled to where your company is right now — and ready when you outgrow it.
Four steps to move in.
Submit an inquiry
Tell us about your company and what you're building.
Meet with our team
Walk the building and talk through your timeline.
Determine your needs
We'll scope the right space and resources for your stage.
Move in and build
Get your keys and start working.
Who's building here now.
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Part of a bigger ecosystem.
- World-class research
- Faculty expertise
- Student talent
- Shared scientific resources
- Entrepreneurial ecosystem
- University of Oregon location
Find the right footprint.
A quick comparison — full pricing and policies are one click away.
Space | Best For | Includes |
|---|---|---|
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 |
On the calendar.
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Recent milestones.
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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.