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.

Image of UEL building entrance, found Bob Bob Elde, the former Dean of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota and Lab

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

Imagine being on the brink of a breakthrough, only to find that you have no opportunity to find space that is available, affordable, and adaptable for your evolving needs. This is the harsh reality for too many startups.

We’re creating a launchpad for innovation that could shape the future for life sciences in Minnesota also known as the Medical Alley. So, think of UEL as the heart of Minnesota’s life science ecosystem, pumping life into ideas that could change the world.

Brad Larmie
Executive Director

Imagine being on the brink of a breakthrough, only to find that you have no opportunity to find space that is available, affordable, and adaptable for your evolving needs. This is the harsh reality for too many startups.

We’re creating a launchpad for innovation that could shape the future for life sciences in Minnesota also known as the Medical Alley. So, think of UEL as the heart of Minnesota’s life science ecosystem, pumping life into ideas that could change the world.

Brad Larmie
Executive Director

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