Meet UEL
University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL)
was born from a vision.
University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL) was born from a vision.
Bob Elde, the former Dean of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota, recognized a critical gap: despite significant research investments, emerging life science companies were stifled by a scarcity of suitable lab spaces for advanced R&D activities. With the support of leading private and public partners, including the State of Minnesota, UEL was established as an independent non-profit organization to fill this void.
UEL remains at the forefront of Minnesota’s life science innovation, offering a fertile ground where companies can grow, research, and bring their contributions to the world. We are a beacon for life science enterprises, providing the essential lab space, resources, and community to transform bright ideas into tangible solutions.
Bob Elde, the former Dean of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota, recognized a critical gap: despite significant research investments, emerging life science companies were stifled by a scarcity of suitable lab spaces for advanced R&D activities. With the support of leading private and public partners, including the State of Minnesota, UEL was established as an independent non-profit organization to fill this void.
UEL remains at the forefront of Minnesota’s life science innovation, offering a fertile ground where companies can grow, research, and bring their contributions to the world. We are a beacon for life science enterprises, providing the essential lab space, resources, and community to transform bright ideas into tangible solutions.
UEL Hall of Fame
Aclaris Medical · Act Labs · Apothekon · Aquila Alaska · Aria CV · BioAmber · BioBusiness Alliance · BioMed MN · BioMedical Frontiers · Biothera · Blue CubeBio · BT Data · C2C Technologies · Cachet · Castem · Cellectis · Cerovations · Cima NanoTech · Claros · Colder Products · CoraVie Medical · CoreBiome · Cosmeta Corp · Crossfire ·Aclaris Medical · Act Labs · Apothekon · Aquila Alaska · Aria CV · BioAmber · BioBusiness Alliance · BioMed MN · BioMedical Frontiers · Biothera · Blue CubeBio · BT Data · C2C Technologies · Cachet · Castem · Cellectis · Cerovations · Cima NanoTech · Claros · Colder Products · CoraVie Medical · CoreBiome · Cosmeta Corp · Crossfire ·
Defuse Medical · Dorsey Whitney · Earnano · Ecell · Ewald Consulting · Exosome · Ext Corp · Extrusionology · Felsuma · Frank Consulting · Gel-Del Technologies · Gene Segues · Global Spirits Filtration · Grace Restoration · Harland Medical · Healthe · IGF Oncology · InnotronicsDefuse Medical · Dorsey Whitney · Earnano · Ecell · Ewald Consulting · Exosome · Ext Corp · Extrusionology · Felsuma · Frank Consulting · Gel-Del Technologies · Gene Segues · Global Spirits Filtration · Grace Restoration · Harland Medical · Healthe · IGF Oncology · Innotronics
Insight Sensing · ISurTec · Kayoua Khang Moua · Kerry Foods · MD Biosciences · Medical Laboratories Surgical Services · Medtronic · Minnepura Technologies · Minnesota Rubber & Plastics · Minnesota Wire · Minute Systems · Miromatrix Medical · MN Research Fund · MRI Robotics · Nanomotif · Occhem LabsInsight Sensing · ISurTec · Kayoua Khang Moua · Kerry Foods · MD Biosciences · Medical Laboratories Surgical Services · Medtronic · Minnepura Technologies · Minnesota Rubber & Plastics · Minnesota Wire · Minute Systems · Miromatrix Medical · MN Research Fund · MRI Robotics · Nanomotif · Occhem Labs
Phenomics · Phlebotomy Academy · Physical Systems · Quantula · Reprise Medical · RoverMed · Rylen Industries · Seagate · Segetis · Silicon Informatics · Siromix · Sten Tech · Storeworks · Surtovol · Textile Based Delivery Inc · Twin Star Medical · U of M · Universal Magnetic Systems · Upsher Smith · Vigilent Diagnostics · Visolis · XenaMed · XimedicaPhenomics · Phlebotomy Academy · Physical Systems · Quantula · Reprise Medical · RoverMed · Rylen Industries · Seagate · Segetis · Silicon Informatics · Siromix · Sten Tech · Storeworks · Surtovol · Textile Based Delivery Inc · Twin Star Medical · U of M · Universal Magnetic Systems · Upsher Smith · Vigilent Diagnostics · Visolis · XenaMed · Ximedica
Vision
To facilitate the growth of Minnesota’s next generation of life science and complementary technology companies.
Mission
To support early-stage life science and complementary technology ventures by providing premier facilities and services in an ecosystem that enables innovation, growth, and commercial success
Vision
To facilitate the growth of Minnesota’s next generation of life science and complementary technology companies.
Mission
To support early-stage life science and complementary technology ventures by providing premier facilities and services in an ecosystem that enables innovation, growth, and commercial success
Meet the Team
Jay Beyer-Kropuenske
Director of Operations
Donna Pinotti
Tenant Relations
Greg LaSalle
Director of Leasing
Barbara Nelsen
Board Chair
Nelsen Biomedical
Jessica Mogilka
Vice Chair
JLL
Andy LaFrence
Outgoing Chair
Nortech Systems
Michael Gietl
Treasurer
JPMorgan Chase
Kristin Guild
Secretary
Greater MSP
Robert Elde
Board Member
Retired
Frank Jaskulke
Board Member
Medical Alley
Lisa Herron-Olson
Board Member
Syntiron
Pat Mascia
Board Member
University of Minnesota Real Estate Foundation
Steve Kelley
Board Member
University of Minnesota
Denise Holloman
Board Member
DAH Operations AdvisorsSteve Mertens
Board Member
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