BioArt Laboratories

What BioArt Laboratories does

BioArt Laboratories (legal entity: Stichting BioArt Laboratories) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 2012 and operating since 2015 from BioArt Village, a WWII bunker complex in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The organization operates a hybrid laboratory and atelier facility at the intersection of biology, art, and design, executing experimental research and creative projects involving Azolla (aquatic fern), mycelium-based materials, organic substrates, and nature-technology interfaces. Its core programmatic offerings include the annual Talent Pressure Cooker artist residency, the Symbiocene Forest exhibition framework presented during Dutch Design Week, the BAD Award competition it hosts, the Crosslabs teacher-training program in partnership with Fontys and International School Eindhoven, masterclasses in Biology and Society reaching over 300 students, and guided tours of BioArt Village.

The organization's revenue model is that of a cultural non-profit: it relies on workshop and tour fees, exhibition/event participation, grants, corporate sponsorships, and European Solidarity Corps funding for volunteers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be negotiated per event or institutional engagement. Go-to-market is event-driven, centered on Dutch Design Week, fire-pit debates, open calls for residency applicants, and partnerships with educational institutions, the municipality of Eindhoven, Brainport Industries Campus, Radboud University, and corporate hosts such as Henkel. The five bunker buildings were acquired in 2022 and concurrently designated a municipal monument, providing a fixed heritage-asset base for ongoing renovation through 2023-2025.

BioArt Laboratories serves four primary customer segments: educational institutions (primary), artists and designers (primary), general public and families (primary), and a smaller set of corporate and institutional partners (secondary). Quantitative program reach includes 53 artists in the 2024 Symbiocene Forest exhibition, over 200 participants in DDW 2023 behavioral experiments, 300+ masterclass students, and 50+ collaborating companies and organizations. The foundation is GDPR-compliant, operates with 11-50 employees, and maintains a Supervisory Board (Raad van Toezicht) currently expanding its membership.

Name

BioArt Laboratories

Legal name

Stichting BioArt Laboratories

Website

https://bioartlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioArt Laboratories is a Dutch non-profit foundation running a hybrid bio-art laboratory in a WWII bunker complex in Eindhoven, delivering artist residencies, the Symbiocene Forest exhibition at Dutch Design Week, educational programs with schools, and experimental biology-design research for the public, educators, and cultural partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Educational Bio-Art Programs

NAICS

Museums (71211), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF)

Keywords

• Bio-art education
• Sustainable design programs
• Art-science collaboration
• Artist residency programs
• Interdisciplinary workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs and Workshops: Fees from educational programs including masterclasses, workshops for students, and Crosslabs courses for teachers in training.
2. Exhibition and Event Revenue: Revenue from public exhibitions, guided tours, and participation in events like Dutch Design Week.
3. Grants and Sponsorship: As a non-profit foundation (Stichting), BioArt Laboratories relies on public support, sponsors, and grants to fund operations.
4. European Solidarity Corps Funding: Funding from European Solidarity Corps program covering transport, insurance, monthly allowance, food and accommodation for volunteers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BioArt Laboratories is a non-profit cultural foundation that runs educational programs, exhibitions, workshops, and artist residencies at the intersection of biology, art, and sustainable design from its BioArt Village site in Eindhoven. It operates a hybrid laboratory and talent development programs, including the Talent Pressure Cooker, Crosslabs courses, masterclasses, and guided tours, supported by grants, sponsorships, and educational fees.

Product overview

BioArt Laboratories is a cultural organization operating at the intersection of art, science, and ecology. Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands, within the historic BioArt Village (WWII bunker complex), it offers a hybrid laboratory space, educational programs, and exhibition facilities. The organization primarily operates as a program-based institution rather than a product company, featuring the annual Talent Pressure Cooker for international artists, the Symbiocene Forest exhibition framework, research projects like the Azolla Project and Aquatecture, and educational services including internships, masterclasses, and Crosslabs workshops. Its offerings are centered around fostering sustainable innovation through art-science collaboration rather than commercial products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Talent Pressure Cooker An annual talent development residency program that invites international artists and designers to develop projects exploring the Symbiocene concept at the intersection of art, science, and nature at BioArt Village.
• Guided Tours Educational guided tours of BioArt Village and its hybrid laboratory for schools, universities, associations, and organizations, exploring bio-art projects and sustainable innovation.
• Masterclass Biology and Society A two-hour educational masterclass that introduces students to bio-art and bioethics, exploring interdisciplinary perspectives at the intersection of society and biology.
• Crosslabs A collaborative educational program with Fontys biology teacher training and International School Eindhoven, featuring courses about the Symbiocene that combine biology, design, and environmental awareness for students and teachers in training.
• Internship Programmes Educational internship programs offered to vocational, bachelor, and master-level students across disciplines including physics, biology, electronics, art, philosophy, and economics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 artists participated in 2024 exhibition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lichtbos EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2025Collaboration on Lichtbos Festival celebrating the public opening of Lichtbos (formerly De Wielewaal Estate), transforming a historic 100-year closed Philips estate into an accessible public forest.
• Network of Entrepreneurial Educationalist (NetOO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2024Collaboration on 'Dating with Nature' behavioral experiments and 'From Anthropocene to Symbiocene' sessions during Dutch Design Week, exploring interventions to foster friendship and connection with nature.
• Fontys Biology Teacher Study ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Ongoing educational collaboration developing Crosslabs courses about the Symbiocene for teachers in training. Teachers develop courses combining biology, design, and environmental awareness.
• International School EindhovencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Collaborates on Crosslabs educational program and various student activities, workshops, and science fair participation.
• Radboud UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2021Academic collaboration with philosopher Dr. Laurens Landeweerd, who facilitates fire-pit debates and philosophical frameworks for understanding bio-art, design, and the Anthropocene/Symbiocene transition.
• Gemeente EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2021Municipal collaboration on various projects including the Overbruggen bridge painting project and collecting cultures initiatives.
• VlakwerkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2021Collaborative partner on Overbruggen graffiti painting project decorating bridge connecting Vredeoord to Achtseweg.
• Brainport Industries Campus (B.I.C.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2021Strategic collaboration on Azolla project exploring the integration of aquatic fern into local food systems and industrial applications near B.I.C. facilities. B.I.C. provides water retention areas for controlled Azolla growth while BioArt Laboratories contributes artistic and scientific research on sustainable applications.
• Dona StedenbouwcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2021Collaboration on Azolla project and landscape design, contributing urban planning expertise to explore how controlled Azolla fields can add functionality to the high-tech landscape of B.I.C.
• V&A MuseumminorOthers · 1 January 2018Tree Antenna project featured at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, representing international recognition of BioArt Laboratories' experimental work.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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