CIC philadelphia
Flexible lab space in Philadelphia’s University City
Join the innovators at the heart of Philly’s University City. With flexible, professionally managed labs and offices, CIC Philadelphia offers state-of-the-art facilities so your company can focus on changing the world, not facility management. Just steps away from UPenn, Drexel University, and a growing network of hospitals, this is where life sciences and startup communities excel.
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community at CIC Philadelphia
spaces
Choose the lab space that fits your needs
Shared Lab
Only get the benches you need—equipped with cutting-edge lab equipment.
✓ For teams of 1-4
✓ Access to state-of-the-art equipment, amenities, and community events
Starting at
$3,330/person/month
Private Lab
Dedicated lab space and benches for your team, small or large.
✓ For teams of 1-36+
✓ Access to state-of-the-art equipment, amenities, and community events
Starting at
$3,600/bench/month
Office Space
Move-in ready shared and private office space for you and your team.
✓ For teams of 1-50+
✓ Flexible terms, mailing address, unmetered conference rooms, and more
Starting at
$950/month
See what’s available beyond lab space
High-impact programming that can strengthen your business
Host an event or meeting with the help of our expert team
We take care of the space so you can get to work
A CIC Lab Membership includes:
Move in ready
benches & stools
lab equipment & tech
hazardous waste pickup
eyewash stations & emergency showers
chemical fume hoods & biosafety cabinets
Office Amenities
Flexible terms
MAILING ADDRESS
Private meeting rooms
Fully-Stocked Kitchens
COMMUTER-friendly location
Dedicated Onsite Staff
BUILDING ACCESS 24/7
SECURE, HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
Unmetered print & copy
WELLNESS AREAs & Offerings
PODCAST STUDIO
GAME ROOM
access CIC locations globally
PARKING options
Shower rooms
Community events
our sponsors
Equipment & Support
We fully outfit our lab spaces with all the equipment needed so that you can conduct impactful research. Instruments, technology, and software from our sponsors are implemented across CIC Philadelphia. Our sponsors also provide unique support to the CIC community so our clients can get the most from their equipment.
Lab Equipment and Services
Shared Laboratory Equipment
- Flow Cytometers, Cell Separator & Cell Sorter
- HPLC
- Plate Readers (Fluorescence, Luminescence, UV-Vis)
- Plate Washer
- Spectrophotometers and Fluorometers
- Electrophoresis Systems
- Gel Imaging & Transfer Systems
- Thermocyclers
- Real-time and Digital PCR Systems
- Microcentrifuges
- Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuges
- Balances
- pH Meters
- Bacterial Shakers/Incubators
- Plate Washer/Dispenser
- Sonicators
- Automated Liquid Handler
- Nucleic Acid Purification Systems
- High-speed Floor Centrifuges
- Ultracentrifuge
Lab Function Suites
CIC provides access to multiple shared functional rooms, including:
- Centrifuge Suite
- Microbiology Suite
- Tissue/Cell Culture Suites
- Chromatography Room
- Plate Reader Room
- Chemical Accumulation Room
- Water Rooms
- Biohazardous Waste Rooms
- Thermo Fisher Equipment Room (in partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific; our founding sponsor)
Lab Suite Equipment includes:
- Biosafety Cabinets (BSL-2)
- CO2 Incubators
- Shaking Incubators
- Automated Fluorescent Cell Counters
- Automated and Manual Digital Fluorescent Microscopes
- Live Cell Imaging
- Inverted Microscopes
- Water Baths and Bead Baths
- Pure & Ultrapure Water Dispensers
Basic Lab Amenities
CIC provides access to multiple shared functional rooms, including:
- Autoclaves
- Ultrapure Water Dispensers
- Ice Machines and Dry Ice
- Cold Storage
- 4°C Refrigerators
- -20°C Freezers
- -80°C Freezers
- Cryo Storage
- Cold Rooms
- Chemical Fume Hoods
- Acid/Base and Flammable Material Storage
- Chemical and Biohazardous Waste Removal
Additional Services Provided
Our Lab Operations Team is staffed 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, with staff onsite for holiday monitoring. The team provides:
- Temperature Monitoring
- Cold Package Storage
- Equipment Maintenance
- Monthly Safety Checks
- Initial Lab Safety Training
- Access to Vendors and Sponsors for Equipment Training
- Community “Cup of Sugar” Program
- Lab Coat Services
- Exclusive benefits from Prendio-BioProcure’s full suite of procurement solutions
Zeiss Microscopy Core
- Access to high-end imaging solutions
- LSM 900 Confocal imaging
- Celldiscoverer 7 Widefield imaging
- Axioscan 7 Fluorescence imaging
- Expert support on AI-based imaging analysis and techniques
Beyond office space, discover events and programs
Venture Café
Connect with fellow innovators through free events and programming at Venture Café. You never know what ideas might spark or who you’ll meet at the weekly Thursday Gathering. Your next big idea or collaboration might be right around the corner.
Social Impact Cohort
This program brings together a select group of companies, for profit, non-profit and lab, making a difference in our West Philadelphia community. Companies accepted to the program will receive access to discounted space, quarterly networking events, a small cohort of fellows and the rest of the benefits that come in the CIC community.
Member events at CIC Philly
Join the action at one of our campus events that engage the innovation community around Philly. Foster new connections, cultivate new ideas, and open the door to new opportunities.
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CIC Philadelphia – 3675 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: +1 (267) 233-6888
10 minute walk from 30th street station | 5 minute walk from Market Frankford subway and numerous bus routes | Less than 10 minute drive from major highways | Less than 20 minute drive from Philadelphia International Airport
