Aquillius Innovation Hub

Overview

Aquillius Innovation Hub is a San Diego-based organization dedicated to supporting and investing in innovative startups that aim to make a positive impact on society and the environment. The hub provides a collaborative ecosystem for entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts to develop, test, and manufacture new technologies. It offers over 25,000 square feet of shared and private office and lab spaces, including wet labs, cleanrooms, prototyping tools, a vivarium, and a digital lab. The mission is to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources for launching and scaling their startups, including industry experts, manufacturers, and investors. The hub fosters a multidisciplinary community of scientists, engineers, and business professionals, enabling startups to establish their entire operations within the facility, from R&D to business development. Aquillius Innovation Hub offers a wide range of services, facilities, and resources to support startup growth, from regulatory compliance to funding opportunities. The hub's comprehensive support lowers the risk for investors and provides startups with the necessary tools to succeed. The organization is committed to fostering a collaborative ecosystem to support and accelerate startups, aiming to create a safer, smarter, and sustainable world through innovation. The hub's facilities include modern, flexible office spaces, shared and private wet labs with specialized scientific equipment, dry labs and ISO 7/8 cleanrooms with ESD-safe environments, an on-site vivarium for preclinical research, prototyping tools such as 3D printers, scanners, and CNC machines, a computer lab with SolidWorks and GraphPad software, and amenities like a kitchen, breakroom, and outdoor patio space. Additionally, the hub provides a private lactation room with refrigeration and free member and guest parking. Secure access is ensured with a facility-wide badging system. Aquillius Innovation Hub is dedicated to empowering life science, medtech, and technology startups by providing a dynamic environment where entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts collaborate to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures. The organization aims to accelerate the integration of life sciences and engineering to create innovative solutions that can improve human health and contribute to a sustainable future.

Investment Focus

• Innovative startups aiming to make a positive impact on society and the environment