Collaboratories


IALS Collaboratories

Research Laboratory Spaces for Industry Partners

The IALS Collaboratories are research laboratory spaces for industry partners located in the Life Science Laboratories on the UMass Amherst Campus. These collaboratories can accommodate up to 16 residents which from start-up companies (developed at or external to UMass) to more established companies that seek space on campus. Residents are not limited to any specific industry and will have access to technologies to aid in precision manufacturing, medical device prototyping and validation, product candidate characterization and evaluation.

Capabilities

  • Sixteen shared lab spaces (leased by 6 linear foot bench increments) 
  • Access to over 30 state-of-the-art UMass Core Facilities.
  • Spaces are adaptable to individual needs, and flexible to accommodate both basic and specialized equipment.
  • Access to conference rooms, event and dining spaces.
  • Month to month lease agreements.

Staff

  • Location

    240 Thatcher Road
    Life Science Laboratories
    University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Amherst, MA 01003

    Collaboratories

    Current IALS Collaboratories Members

    Listing of People

    Elateq logo
    • Cleaner and Greener Water Purification Technologies 

    Elateq

    Latde Diagnostics
    • Novel tools to direct life-saving, early decision-making for bacterial infections 

    Latde Diagnostics

    Optical Waters
    • Disinfecting Small Spaces and Complex Geometries for a Healthier Tomorrow 

    Optical Waters

    Propriety Inc. logo
    • Cleaning Up Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing 

    Propriety