BioBAT

What BioBAT does

BioBAT, Inc. is a nonprofit biotechnology incubator and lab/manufacturing space operator located at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Founded in 2006 as a partnership between the Research Foundation for SUNY, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, and Downstate Health Sciences University, BioBAT provides affordable wet labs, dry labs, offices, and specialized cGMP- and BSL 2-certified manufacturing space on 56,000 sf floor plates, with redundant clean power, acid waste neutralization, up to 8 air changes per hour, clean steam, fume hood exhaust, and HEPA filter provisioning. Its anchor tenant since inception is the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), and the cluster has since grown to roughly 8+ tenants including RegenLab USA, Biotia, Calder Biosciences, Chemitope Glycopeptide, and CortecNet.

BioBAT generates revenue through multi-year, quote-based leasing of lab and office space to biotech and life sciences companies, with flexible expansion options as tenants grow. Tenants benefit from proximity to SUNY Downstate's academic talent and clinical expertise, STARTUP NY tax-free zone designation (10-year state and local tax exemption), and access to Excelsior Jobs Program credits via Empire State Development. Beyond real estate, BioBAT operates two ancillary community programs: BioBAT Art Space, which connects tenants with Brooklyn communities through BioArt programming, and BioBAT STEAM Camp, a 21st Century Workforce Development pipeline for Brooklyn students.

BioBAT's go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct tenant applications, and its distribution is concentrated at the single Brooklyn Army Terminal campus. The organization has received significant public funding, including a $50M investment from NYCEDC's LifeSci NYC initiative in July 2021 and a $500K capital grant from the Brooklyn Borough President in November 2020, both aimed at expanding lab capacity. Ownership is structured as a public-academic partnership with no venture capital or private equity involvement, governed by a board chaired by SUNY Downstate President Dr. Wayne J. Riley.

Name

BioBAT

Legal name

BioBAT, Inc.

Website

https://biobat.nyc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioBAT is a nonprofit biotech incubator and lab/manufacturing space operator at Brooklyn Army Terminal, providing cGMP and BSL 2 wet labs, dry labs, and offices to early- and mid-stage life sciences companies as a partnership between SUNY-affiliated foundations and Downstate Health Sciences University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotech Incubator and Lab Space

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Sciences/Lab Tenant Representation (BPAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Sciences/Laboratory Property Management (BPAJAGAL), Life Sciences & Biotech (R&D/Clinical) Staffing (BPACADAL)

Keywords

• Biotech incubator
• Lab space leasing
• Life sciences facilities
• CGMP manufacturing space
• Wet lab rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lab and Manufacturing Space Leasing: BioBAT generates revenue through leasing lab space, manufacturing facilities, and offices to biotech and life sciences companies at Brooklyn Army Terminal. The organization offers flexible leasing options with opportunity to expand space as tenants grow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BioBAT is a nonprofit life sciences incubator that leases affordable wet labs, dry labs, offices, and cGMP/BSL 2 manufacturing space to biotechnology and life sciences companies at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. Tenants gain access to specialized mechanical systems, flexible floor plates, and proximity to SUNY Downstate's academic medical center and talent pool, with opportunities to expand space as they grow.

Product overview

BioBAT is a life sciences incubator and lab space provider operating at Brooklyn Army Terminal since 2006. It is a partnership between the Research Foundation for SUNY, Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, and Downstate Health Sciences University. The organization offers a unified ecosystem of lab space and support programs: core offerings include affordable wet labs, dry labs, and manufacturing space at Brooklyn Army Terminal (56,000 sf floor plates), supported by specialized systems including cGMP and BSL 2 facilities. Ancillary programs include BioBAT Art Space (community art initiative) and BioBAT STEAM Camp (workforce development). The portfolio includes multiple current tenants in biotech, regenerative medicine, and health technology sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioBAT Art Space: Art space created to connect tenants at BioBAT and the communities of Brooklyn to the world of science through art. Program brings innovative BioArt programming.
• BioBAT STEAM Camp

Products and services

• Lab Space Affordable wet labs, dry labs, and offices that can be partitioned to accommodate research and manufacturing needs. Features cGMP and BSL 2 space, redundant clean electrical power, acid waste neutralization, up to 8 air changes per hour, clean steam for space humidification, vents for fume hood exhaust, and space for specialized HEPA filters adjacent to each lab. Targeted at biotechnology and life sciences companies needing compliant research and manufacturing space in NYC.
• Tenant Leasing Flexible leasing options for biotech and technology firms, including wet labs, dry labs, and offices. Tenants have the opportunity to lease additional space to accommodate growth. Currently accepting applications from qualified companies. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts and access to STARTUP NY tax-free zone benefits for qualifying tenants.
• Brooklyn Army Terminal Campus Brooklyn Army Terminal campus facility at 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, offering 56,000 sf floor plates, loading docks, 4,500 lbs capacity elevators, and floor supports of 250 lbs per sf. Includes a secure gated campus on the Sunset Park waterfront, free parking, on-site restaurant, daycare facility, ferry access, and transportation via N/R subway lines. BioBAT occupies Building A.

Quantifiable outcome

• Created ecosystem of 8+ biotech tenants including anchor tenants IAVI (since 2006) and RegenLab USA (expanding from Switzerland)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Research Foundation for SUNYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioBAT is a partnership between the Research Foundation for SUNY, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, and Downstate Health Sciences University. Provides access to SUNY Downstate scientists, clinicians, and students for tenant collaboration and research opportunities.
• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center serving over 2.3 million people in Brooklyn. Provides research talent, clinical expertise, and student pipeline for BioBAT tenants. President Dr. Wayne J. Riley serves as BioBAT Board Chairman.
• Maimonides Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with RegenLab USA for COVID-19 research on passive immunization through antibody transfer in convalescent plasma.
• RegenLab USA LLCflagshipTechnology or IntegrationInternational leader in regenerative medicine expanded from Switzerland to Brooklyn as anchor tenant at BioBAT. Develops cellular therapies and platelet rich plasma preparation devices.
• Brooklyn Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 100-year-old organization promoting Brooklyn business community. Supports BioBAT's mission to foster biotech ecosystem growth in Brooklyn.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LabCentral: Cambridge, MA-based nonprofit biotech incubator providing shared lab and office space to early-stage life sciences companies. Directly comparable to BioBAT as a nonprofit life sciences incubator with anchor tenants, though operating in a more mature biotech ecosystem.
• BioLabs: Operator of shared coworking laboratory facilities for life sciences startups across multiple U.S. cities. Directly comparable to BioBAT in providing turnkey wet lab and bench space to early-stage biotech tenants on flexible lease terms.
• MBC BioLabs: San Francisco Bay Area-based nonprofit providing shared wet lab and office space to early-stage life sciences companies. Comparable to BioBAT in nonprofit structure, shared lab model, and focus on incubator-stage biotech tenants.
• BioGenerator: St. Louis-based nonprofit life sciences incubator and investor that creates and supports biotech startups. Comparable to BioBAT in nonprofit structure and focus on building a regional biotech ecosystem through incubator and accelerator programs.

Broad incumbents

• Alexandria Real Estate Equities: NYSE-listed REIT specializing in life sciences laboratory and office properties. Comparable to BioBAT as a provider of specialized life sciences real estate, though Alexandria operates at much larger scale across multiple innovation clusters.
• Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS: Global network of life sciences incubators operated by J&J Innovation providing lab space, equipment, and programming to biotech startups. Comparable to BioBAT in incubator model and life sciences tenant focus, though backed by a major pharma sponsor.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Operator of large-scale innovation campuses including lab-enabled spaces in Cambridge and other cities. Comparable to BioBAT in providing flexible shared workspace to science and technology startups, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Newlab: Brooklyn-based innovation hub providing workspace and prototyping facilities to startups. Comparable to BioBAT in Brooklyn waterfront location and incubator model, though Newlab focuses on hardware/technology rather than life sciences manufacturing.
• New York Genome Center: NYC-based nonprofit genomic research center providing shared lab infrastructure and computational resources to academic and industry scientists. Comparable to BioBAT as a NYC life sciences nonprofit with shared specialized research infrastructure.
• BioEnterprise: Cleveland/Northeast Ohio-based nonprofit accelerator for bioscience companies providing incubation and commercialization support. Comparable to BioBAT in nonprofit structure and regional life sciences ecosystem-building mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biobat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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