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8th Life Science and Biotech Meetup – in Lab 1!
On Thursday evening, Lab 1, the first laboratory and office building on the new biotech campus at the entrance to Mainz city, was the venue for the 8th Life Science and Biotech Meetup. The event began with a tour of Lab 1, which will be occupied by the first tenants in November 2024.
FDP member of the Bundestag Carina Konrad visits LAB 1
New biotech campus in Mainz: The initial laboratory building LAB 1 continues to attract a lot of attention. Together with representatives of the Mainz FDP, Member of Parliament Carina Konrad visited the construction site and was impressed by the speed at which construction of LAB 1 is progressing. In addition to the opportunities that biotechnology offers for the business location Mainz and Rhineland-Palatinate, the exchange also focused on success factors such as the provision of key infrastructure for skilled workers: affordable housing as well as schools and daycare centers with an international focus. [gallery columns="2" thumb="medium" ids="331,333"]
Curious Future Insight Conference
Mainz and the InnovationLabz present themselves as a pioneering biotech location – For two days, the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz was the scene of a spectacular event that perfectly matches the dynamic development in Mainz.
biomindz Meet-Up at Novo Nordisk
This week we were guests at the biomindz Meet Up. This time in a very special location for us: namely in the new headquarters building of the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in Mainz. A sustainable and modern working environment on the growing Mainz biotech campus, which we developed and implemented together with the Mainzer Aufbaugesellschaft. We were therefore very pleased to be able to show the project participants through the building as part of the Meet Up, alongside the architects and of course the employees of Novo Nordisk. Because this property offers numerous sustainable and innovative aspects that are worth showing. Just like our project development on the other side of Saarstrasse – the InnovationLabz laboratory and office buildings. Thank you biomindz and Novo Nordisk for this great meet up! And where will the next biomindz Meet Up take place? We are happy to be the host – in the newly completed LAB 1, the first laboratory building of InnovationLabz. We are already looking forward to it. More information about InnovationLabz can be found HERE. [gallery columns="2" thumb="medium" ids="287,285"]
The Mainz SPD visits the LAB1 construction site
What distinguishes laboratory buildings from other buildings in terms of construction and how they can be designed in an ecologically sustainable way - this was the topic of the tour with representatives of the Mainz SPD on the construction site for the new laboratory and office building LAB 1. Other decisive factors that are of great importance for the success of the new Mainz biotechnology site were also discussed. In addition to the dynamism at the new biotech campus, the Mainz site also needs to be vigorously developed in terms of infrastructure - for example with a view to building new residential quarters, daycare centers and an international school. A special feature of the Innovationlabz is that the regional investors at the Mainz site are also developing housing projects in order to quickly provide additional living space in the growing state capital.
Ricarda Lang in LAB 1 and at the start-up LigniLabs: “Germany must become simpler”
Green Party Federal Chairwoman praises Mainz's commitment to the biotechnology industry and sustainable economic development The new Mainz biotech campus is sending out a groundbreaking signal for Mainz and the region. At the invitation of the Mainz district association of ALLIANCE 90/THE GREENS, the federal chairwoman of ALLIANCE 90/THE GREENS, Ricarda Lang, visited the first building on the site, LAB 1, and one of its first tenants, the start-up LigniLabs - and was impressed by the dynamism and spirit of optimism that can be felt among all those involved. The developer of LAB 1, which will be ready for occupancy at the end of 2024, is Innovationspark Mainz GmbH & Co. KG, consisting of J. Molitor Immobilien GmbH, G.L. Kayser Immobilien GmbH and IGM Immobilien Gesellschaft Mainz mbH. One of the first tenants in the new building is the start-up LigniLabs, which has been supported by the Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovations (SPIN-D) since April 2024 and is committed to "saving wine using bio-based microcapsules made from the wood component lignin" - this is how Justin Grabow from LigniLabs succinctly formulates the idea. The young team explained its product to representatives of the GREENS, which included Günter Beck, the members of the Bundestag Misbah Khan and Tabea Rößner, the member of the state parliament Daniel Köbler and the member of the European Parliament Jutta Paulus, as well as the chairmen of the Mainz GREENS, Christin Sauer and Jonas König. Founded from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, the scientists are developing the plant protection product "ESCApe", which is intended to combat the grapevine disease "ESCA", which was previously considered incurable. "Mainz is a perfect location for us," says Justin Grabow. Not only because Mainz is known for wine and vaccines - and is therefore predestined for the development of a vaccine for grapevines - but also because the new company headquarters is close to research facilities at the university and at Kisselberg. This offers ideal conditions for the formation of scientific networks. Ricarda Lang was interested in the company's still young history - but also asked about the conditions for founding a company. The LigniLabs founders explained that there are no standardized procedures, especially for spin-offs from universities, which makes IP transfer difficult. Tim Gemünden, managing director of J. Molitor Immobilien and the construction company Karl Gemünden, explained the sustainable construction of the pioneering building on the biotechnology campus: The hybrid wood facade enables CO2 savings; the photovoltaic panels, which extend across the entire facade, supply the building with electricity, heating and cooling are provided by renewable geothermal energy and low-energy surface heating. Tim Gemünden demonstrated possibilities and savings potential - even in old buildings - when using cold local heat - not without advocating targeted promotion of heat pumps for this very technology among the GREEN representatives. The Federal Chairwoman of the Greens took up the wishes and suggestions and supported the great commitment to Mainz as a biotechnology location: Through initiatives like those in Mainz and the noticeable enthusiasm, it is possible to create ideal conditions for start-ups so that they can become major players themselves. And the "LAB1" is also a lighthouse project in terms of sustainable construction. To ensure that it does not remain just lighthouses, Germany must become "simpler". "We are putting hurdles in our way with bureaucracy. This must not become an obstacle to innovation," said Ricarda Lang. [gallery columns="2" thumb="medium" ids="95,93"]
The Mainz Greens visit the LAB1 construction site
Ecological sustainability at the new Mainz biotechnology site: The LAB 1 launch building demonstrates how environmentally friendly construction methods and renewable energy supply work in laboratory buildings. During a tour of the construction site with the Mainz Green Party district association, project developer Tim Gemünden explained the sophisticated building concept of LAB 1. The new Mainz laboratory building scores points with a PV facade, wood fiber insulation, energy generation via geothermal energy and green roofs, among other things. You can find more information about the sustainability concept of LAB 1 on our website. [gallery columns="2" thumb="medium" ids="83,85"]
LAB 1: Completion this year
One year after the groundbreaking ceremony, the opening building for the new biotech site at the entrance to Mainz has clearly taken shape. Innovationspark Mainz GmbH & Co. KG, a merger of regional investors J. Molitor Immobilien GmbH, G.L. Kayser Immobilien GmbH and IGM Immobilien Gesellschaft Mainz mbH, announced: "The first laboratory and office building of the `Innovationlabz´ will be ready for occupancy this year." Completion of the approximately 3,000 square meter building designed by Ries + Ries Architekten was originally planned for summer 2025. LAB 1, which will house the companies Lifecare and Lignilabs, among others, is being built on the new biotech campus in the immediate vicinity of the University of Mainz and numerous research institutes. The next part of the "Innovationlabz", LAB 2, is already in concrete planning. Here, around 9,000 square meters will be used for coworking spaces with flexible rental laboratory and office workstations.
InnovationLabz – A location in a prime location
Our "InnovationLabz" project, together with the already established commercial location of Kisselberg, forms the portal to the state capital of Mainz. The new Mainz biotechnology location is located in a prominent position along Saarstrasse with excellent infrastructure. A representative location for biotechnology, life science, pharmaceuticals and technology with optimal visibility is being created here. 480 / 5.000 Well-known research institutes and companies, including those with a biotechnology focus, are already active in the area surrounding the site. The site has been expanding in the immediate vicinity for two decades. The Johannes Gutenberg University and the Mainz University of Applied Sciences are in the immediate vicinity. In addition, there is the proximity to the university hospital and to companies such as Novo Nordisk, which have their headquarters in the nearby area. This creates synergies for research and innovation! Another advantage of the location is the outstanding accessibility and connection to the entire Rhine-Main-Neckar region. The main train station is just a few minutes away, the motorway connections are in the immediate vicinity and the airport can be reached in under 30 minutes. The extensive public transport network also offers optimal connections within Mainz. Our "InnovationLabz" project is currently being built in the middle of this promising location. The first building, LAB 1, is under construction and offers state-of-the-art, sustainably designed laboratory and office space for rent. The next building, "LAB 2", already has a building permit and the planning is currently being finalized. The demand for locations in Mainz is noticeable! For example, the companies LifeCare and LigniLabs will move into their premises at the end of 2024. In addition to the location advantages mentioned above, the InnovationLabz impress with a contemporary sustainability concept for laboratory and office space. Environmentally friendly energy generation through geothermal energy, photovoltaic systems, hybrid facades, concrete core activation, e-mobility and more create the ideal basis for a modern company location. Would you like to become part of the growing innovation location in Mainz, expand your start-up or develop a new location? Explore our website and learn more about our laboratory and office space in a prime location in Mainz.
Milestone in our “InnovationLabz” project in Mainz
The building permit for LAB 2, our next laboratory building on the new Mainz biotech site, has been issued! This marks the beginning of the next phase of this pioneering project. While archaeologists will be examining the site for prehistoric relics in the coming months, we will begin planning the work for LAB 2. At the same time, discussions are already underway with prospective tenants from the biotech and life sciences sectors. Anyone who would like to secure attractive rental space in LAB 2 should contact us as soon as possible. New building – new offers LAB 2, like our LAB 1, will offer large laboratory and office space for rent. The new building also expands our offering: In addition to individually planned and permanently rented areas, we are also developing flexible work areas and coworking spaces with communal areas on the approximately 9,000 m². This creates the perfect setting for scientific exchange and a real campus feeling. Our sustainable equipment and pioneering building technology provide an ideal basis for innovative research. Our buildings are supplied with energy in an environmentally friendly way using photovoltaic systems, among other things. The integrated energy supply through geothermal energy (geothermal energy) enables environmentally friendly heating and passive cooling of the areas using concrete core activation. You can find more information about energy-efficient construction and the sustainable advantages of our areas on our website. Are you looking for laboratory space in combination with office areas in Mainz? Please contact us. We plan and develop according to needs together with our tenants ... Because the future begins here! To make sure you don't miss any further information about our project, follow us on LinekdIn and Instagram. You can find more information on our website.
