Capabilities
What we offer:
SmartLabs partners with you to build, design, and manage your research facilities - from greenfield developments to office-to-lab conversions. We bring deep technical expertise and a tailored approach to every project we deliver, ensuring each research center meets the specific needs of the local community of scientists and innovators. From design advisory and construction management to full operational support, we handle every step of the process. Our framework enables us to create flexible and adaptable laboratory environments to support any science, at any time and at any stage — including R&D labs, in vivo suites, and manufacturing cleanrooms.
How we do it:
With our experience in constructing and operating integrated, highly regulated research centers, SmartLabs is a trusted partner in deploying advanced, turnkey laboratory environments We collaborate with landlords, real estate developers, and local stakeholders to create customized solutions aligned with both local needs and our partners’ strategic vision—whether the local ecosystem is life sciences–focused, tech-driven, or a hybrid innovation environment.
Through a global strategic partnership with International Workplace Group (IWG) – the world’s largest provider of flexible office and co-working space – SmartLabs designs, builds, and deploys fully functional, best-in-class research centers in record time. Under SmartLabs’ full-service model: our team of technical experts handles all daily operations, technical support, and end-user relationships on behalf of local partners.
How you benefit:
Partnering with SmartLabs allows landlords, real estate developers, and industry stakeholders to meet the growing demand for specialized lab space without needing in-house expertise. Our turnkey model empowers you to deliver life sciences solutions with confidence, diversify your portfolio, and avoid the significant upfront investment and long timelines typically required by traditional lab.
For end-users around the world, SmartLabs offers rapid access to advanced R&D infrastructure, integrated operational services and state-of-the-art research equipment and instrumentation. Our model accelerates innovation by empowering scientific teams to remain focused on their research, while benefiting from capital efficiency, shorter-term commitments, and reduced operational burden.
Who can partner:
• Biotech & pharma companies
• Landlords, REITs & real estate developers
• Academic institutions, government agencies and nonprofit foundations
• Life sciences innovators in medtech, diagnostics, agrifoodtech, and more
• Venture capital firms
• Tech-driven companies bridging innovation in health, life sciences, and emerging technologies
Available as a comprehensive package or an independent “a la carte” solution, our Custom Developed Solutions include:
- Technical and programming assessments of facilities
- Design consulting & construction management for partial or full-building projects
- Strategic advisory services, including modular design and technology integration
- Customized lab programming and space planning
- Daily management and integrated operational support for new or existing research centers
