Affordable laboratory space and an urban lifestyle for your emerging company PTRP Wet Lab LaunchPad,™ located in the Richard H. Dean Biomedical Research Building, is a highly designed space that includes three individual labs and accompanying office space. Each furnished suite features: a prep area, open lab with island, wall benches, mobile and adjustable lab equipment, two furnished offices, and storage area.A shared conference room with visible presentation technology and break area are added benefits. The Wet Lab LaunchPad™ is a community-led effort that truly reflects both the mission and direction of PTRP.
Location Benefits
- Urban location with highly visible research park address
- Diverse population from 24 countries and 5 continents
- Small to mid-size multi-tenant companies
- High concentration of academia R&D
- Private airport (Smith Reynolds) within minutes of PTRP
- Connectivity with Wake Forest University Health Sciences, financial institutions, venture capital firms, law practices, and business support agencies
- Convenient to major highways including I-40, I-85, I-77 and future I-74
- Less than 30 minutes to the Piedmont Triad International Aairport and future regional FedEx hub
Building Features
- 180,434 square feet
- 5-story brick
- 4-story secured parking deck
- Standby generators
- 16' floor heights
- Exterior windows
- Attractive lobby entrance and check-in desk with 24/7 security
- Class A office, lab and storage space available on 1st and 2nd floors for future expansion
- PTRP Tenant Association membership - The PTRP Tenant Association Network exists for the tenants to create a supportive environment to strengthen the reputation of the Research Park as an innovative address. The network fosters connectivity, collaboration, and communication within the Park community and provides for educational, advisory, and social networking activities. The network includes a Tenant Advisory Council consisting of members representing biotechnology, information technology and business services. This team meets quarterly to discuss opportunities to move the Park forward.
- Flexible lab space with mobile benches and furnished reconfigurable office space
- Private individual suites
- Furnished conference room and break room
- 24/7 secured access
- Safety, chemical and environmental consulting
- One 5' constant volume fume hood using 280 cfm with annual inspection
- Annual assessment of health and safety
- Hazmat spill response
- Assistance with chemical inventory reporting
- Mail and package receipt
- Telephone access
- Fiber internet access
- Loading dock
- Corporate identity on directory
- Lobby with receptionist/guard to greet visitors and guests
- Access to vending area and outdoor courtyards
- PTRP Tenant Association membership benefits
Additional Services (Fee for Service)
- Parking
- Administrative support
- Technical assistance (computer system, etc.)
- Shared and special equipment (fax, copier, postage, projector, lab, imaging, etc.)
- Package handling, boxing and wrapping
- Purchasing (printing, office supplies, photos, etc.)
- Access to WFUSM departments
- Animal research
- Lab waste, hazmat disposal
- Teleconference and video conference access
- Resource library


