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Bio, Tech & Beyond

Community lab and startup incubator. Democratizing biotech by empowering citizen scientists and entrepreneurs via access to tools, mentoring and expertise.

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Bio, Tech & Beyond

Bio, Tech & Beyond

Bio, Tech & Beyond

Bio, Tech & Beyond

Bio, Tech & Beyond

Community lab and startup incubator. Democratizing biotech by empowering citizen scientists and entrepreneurs via access to tools, mentoring and expertise.

Community lab and startup incubator. Democratizing biotech by empowering citizen scientists and entrepreneurs via access to tools, mentoring and expertise.

Community lab and startup incubator. Democratizing biotech by empowering citizen scientists and entrepreneurs via access to tools, mentoring and expertise.

Community lab and startup incubator. Democratizing biotech by empowering citizen scientists and entrepreneurs via access to tools, mentoring and expertise.

Joseph Jackson
Joseph Jackson
Joseph Jackson
Joseph Jackson
2 Campaigns |
Carlsbad, United States
$646 USD 8 backers
1% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Changing the world costs money!

Help us to get Bio, Tech and Beyond, (BTnB) life sciences incubator and community innovation space, up and running. BTnB offers affordable lab space and scientific and business mentorship to help science pros and citizen scientists alike develop elegant solutions to costly problems. We will help start companies that change the world. But first we need you to help us get set up.

 

Who are we?

BTnB is an open innovation space dedicated to biology. We are a hybrid: part science educator, part biotech start up accelerator. BTnB is run by a group of DIY bio-entrepreneurs, educators, engineers, and scientists. We focus on innovative basic research and building an open science community.

Our Vision is to build a community lab where anyone can come to learn about and do science. We provide the basic infrastructure for participants to learn essential skills in molecular biology and to conduct experiments; with access to industry and academic experts for guidance in the expanding field of biotechnology.

 

What do we do?

We do three things:

1. Facilitate the formation of early biotech companies

Call it startup germination, call it startup incubation, call it startup facilitation. Whatever you call it, we work to lower the activation energy to starting a biotech company. It shouldn’t be so hard to turn brilliant ideas into viable businesses. We are here to make it easier by providing affordable lab space and access to industry expert mentorship. We give scientists and entrepreneurs a place to work, and the tools and knowledge needed to start a successful business.

2. Provide a home for citizen scientists

Scientific equipment can be prohibitively expensive. We provide access to shared equipment at a really low price (see our Membership Plans). We also provide scientific mentorship to help citizen scientists turn their big idea into reality.

3. Innovate science education

Why is DNA, the backbone of life, an enigma to most people? Why are high school students not being inspired to become scientists? Why do many college students have no access to lab space to complement their book learning?

We can’t answer those questions, but we can provide a solution to those problems. We run a series of workshops and seminars which make basic science fun eg ‘Use genetics to improve your home brew’, ‘Make flies glow’. We are also partnering with local colleges to offer wet lab space to their students.

 

Why do we need $50 000?

Setting up a lab is really expensive. We are extremely lucky to have scored a 6000 square foot building for $1/year from the City of Carlsbad. They even threw in utility costs. Several kind hearted souls have donated much of the equipment required to run basic experiments.

But we aren’t there yet. We still need to buy essentials like pipettes, fridges and freezers; get a sterile water source; and set up tissue culture facilities. We also need some cash to set up science eduation classes for the whole community including students, entrepreneurs and science aficionados. A budget will be uploaded to show you exactly how we plan to spend this money.

If you like what we are doing, donate now to help us lower the barrier to innovation and democratize science. This is science by the community for the community. 

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Mendel: Karma and Shout Out

$1 USD
You will receive an email thanking you for your contribution and continuing support as well as good karma points! Mendel would be proud!
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Fleming: Website Shout Out

$10 USD
Your name will be added to our donor list that will be featured on our website. And also sweet karma.
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September 2013
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A BTnB test tube

$20 USD
You will receive a test tube with the BTnB logo on it. Use it for flowers, spices, or even SCIENCE! Your name will also be added to our donor list that will be featured on our website. And some sweet karma.
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October 2013
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Faraday: Ask me Anything

$25 USD
Gain access to our Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Stream with expert scientific leaders. Discover groundbreaking scientific research explained by experts from the Citizen Science community.
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Tesla: BTnB 1 liter flask

$75 USD
You will receive a beautiful BTnB 1 Liter Flask. Use it for making kombacha or a fantastic flower receptacle. You will receive access to our AMA and your name will also be added to our donor list that will be featured on our website. And some sweet karma.
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October 2013
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Ben Franklin: Kombacha Vial

$150 USD
Have you ever wanted to grow your own kombucha? Our members are passionate about using natural biological processes to build healthy cultures! This Vial Necklace has all you need to start your own kombucha culture! You will also receive the 1 Liter BTnB "Tesla" flask to culture your kombucha in!
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October 2013
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WCF: DNA Gel Masterpiece

$200 USD
Watson, Crick and Franklin (WCF) We will send you EVIDENCE FROM REAL SCIENCE! DNA Gels are stunning pieces of scientific evidence and can be even more so when its hung up on your wall! If you donate to this level we will have a 3x4 foot DNA Masterpiece printed up for you, a timeless piece from science that is done at BTnB!
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Da Vinci: Designer 3D Print

$500 USD
We will help you Design and Print your own Elaborate Plastic Construction using a 3D printer! (please no requests for printed guns)
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Newton: Your Name on 3D Plaque

$1,000 USD
Have your name permanently enshrined in BTnB history! You will have a 3D printed plaque with your name on it attached to the BTnB Lab Benches .
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Einstein: All Day Event @ BTnB

$5,000 USD
Host a Scientific Symposium or Biotechnology Networking Day Long Event (or a Scientific Conference)!
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Darwin: Principle Investigator

$25,000 USD
Dedicated BTnB Membership for 5 years and your name on our Tissue Culture Room! And as a double bonus: the founders will take you for a surfing session!
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