SPEC LABS

09/30/2025

🧬 Life Sciences founders: are you ready for your next lab space?

Moving out of an incubator and into a dedicated wet lab is a big milestone and the decisions you make now can shape your company’s trajectory.

Our latest blog post breaks down 5 essential operational questions to ask before choosing a coworking wet lab, from equipment and services to flexibility and location.

Plus: why a residency agreement might be a smarter, lower-risk move than a traditional lease.

✅ Built for scale
✅ Support included
✅ Designed for science

📖 Read the full post👇

Key questions biotech founders must ask when choosing a coworking wet lab. Learn why flexible residency agreements boost startup growth. . .

08/12/2025

🚀✨ Life beyond the incubator starts with more than just great science — it starts with how you show up to the world.

As early-stage life sciences and biotech startups transition from R&D to commercialization, many default to sterile, clinical branding in an effort to look “professional.” The truth? That cold look can actually make it harder to build trust with investors, partners, and customers.

We’re thrilled to share a new guest blog post on the SPEC Labs site from Noel Fenez, Founder of Alister, on how graduation-stage science companies can make their brands more human, relatable, and trustworthy, without losing scientific credibility.

🔍 In this post, you’ll learn:
• Why a clinical look isn’t always the most credible
• How to infuse warmth, purpose, and clarity into your brand
• Practical visual and storytelling tips that help you stand out while staying true to your science

👉 Read the full blog post:

Graduation-stage life sciences startups often default to cold, clinical branding. Here’s how to create a brand that feels credible and deeply human.

08/06/2025

🚨📣 Exciting news from SPEC Labs!

We’re thrilled to welcome two powerhouse leaders to our Board of Directors: Abdullah Snobar and Bob Hill. Their combined expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and life sciences operations will help propel SPEC Labs into our next phase of national growth.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Pamela Plant and Dr. Leyla Soleymani for their invaluable contributions from our inception to launch.

CEO Doris Qamar shares:
“Abdullah’s leadership and Bob’s strategic insight are perfectly aligned with our mission to support Canada’s life sciences founders as they scale.”

Read the full press release here: https://bwnews.pr/4ft8U4s

SPEC Labs announces the appointment of two new distinguished leaders, Abdullah Snobar and Bob Hill, to its Board of Directors.

07/25/2025

🚧 Construction is Well Underway at SPEC Labs! 🧪🔧

We’re excited to share that our first facility in Mississauga is coming to life — walls are going up, infrastructure is taking shape, and SPEC Labs is on track to open in Fall 2025!

This purpose-built, fully equipped co-working wet lab space is designed specifically for graduation-stage life sciences innovators who need flexible, short-term, move-in-ready labs to scale their science without delay.

We’re currently accepting applications for Resident Memberships — don’t miss out if you're looking for:

✅ 900–5,000 sq. ft. of private, secure wet lab space
✅ Flexible 1–3 year terms
✅ Shared lab services, office, and meeting space
✅ A vibrant community of scaling life sciences companies

📬 Apply now or get in touch to learn more: https://bit.ly/3IJfNlT

Let’s build the future of biotech innovation — together.