University Lab Partners

University Lab Partners (ULP) mission is to empower economic development and job creation in Orange County by combining a state-of-the-art life science co-working environment with workforce development and training opportunities.

ULP was founded in partnership with the University of California Irvine Beall Applied Innovation. Our open innovation platform enables life science & med tech companies to access unique research capabilities and a network of technical, business, and talent resources at an economical cost.

Through the investment of our supporters and community partners, University Lab Partners has inspired over 1,400+ students with opportunities in STEM innovation.
Highschool and undergraduate pathways are designed to help students explore life science careers, provide hands-on laboratory education and to empower students through laboratory skills certification, industry mentorship, internship, apprenticeship and fellowship opportunities that lead to well-paid biotech and medtech careers in the Orange County and surrounding region.

ULP is deeply committed to making STEM careers accessible to everyone. Educational and workforce development initiatives are geared toward nurturing local Orange County STEM talent, including students in underserved communities who may have previously considered such skills and experience unattainable.
Give: The cost for one student to attain a digital certification in lab skills through UCI Department of Education is approximately $5,000. Scholarships and funding, provided by generous partners, can help more students with financial need obtain these skills and credentials needed for career advancement.
Volunteering: Join ULP's growing network of professionals who mentor, teach, guide and encourage students and ULP's start up innovators in a variety of ways.

Orange County and surrounding areas