What we do
Blackbird Laboratories seeks to bridge the gap between pioneering academic science and industry. We collaborate with world-class institutions and scientific partners to propel our portfolio of innovative technologies to start-up formation through strategic scientific and business input, program management, and capital.
What we do
Blackbird Laboratories is an independent, nonprofit and next-generation life sciences incubator, dedicated to transforming breakthrough research into scalable, venture-ready biotech companies. We are committed to advancing a better future for patients facing unmet medical needs.
Incubate life sciences
We transform research breakthroughs into scalable, venture-ready biotech companies through operational support, founder-facing resources, and strategic capital. We are dedicated to advancing a better future for patients in need of cutting-edge therapies.
Accelerate Baltimore biotech
As a nonprofit biotech incubator, we serve as a company-creation engine supporting scientists, building new ventures, and attracting top-tier talent.
Build from research to startup
We collaborate with scientists from world-class institutions and early-stage founders in the greater Baltimore region to transform innovative research into life-changing medicines through company creation.
We seek to bridge the gap between pioneering science and industry
Blackbird Laboratories collaborates with world-class institutions and scientific partners to propel our portfolio of innovative technologies to startup formation through strategic scientific and business input, program management, and capital.
Ways to engage with us
Academics
Collaborate on pioneering research projects
VCs
Partner on investing in Seed and Series A stage companies
Entrepreneurs
Lead our portfolio companies
Pharma
Initiate strategic collaborations
2 Admin
TEAM
Experienced team
of biotech operators
PROJECTS & COMPANIES
- 16 Funded Projects
- 16 Portfolio Companies
RESOURCES
- $33M Research + Infrastructure
- $36.5M Investments
LAB SPACE
Incubator opening
in Q1-2026
PARTNERS
Johns Hopkins
UM Baltimore
Lieber Institute
Stanford University
UC San Diego
Foresite Capital
Cure Ventures
Catalio Capital
PTX Capital
& others
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Collaborators & Partners
Strengthening Baltimore's biotech impact
Our partners and collaborators fuel our mission. Together, we develop transformational technologies that impact patients and grow Baltimore’s innovation ecosystem.
Blackbird PhD fellowship
Blackbird Laboratories is committed to helping the next generation of life sciences leaders engage in translational research and entrepreneurship.
Our Fellows work closely with internal and external partners to identify and nurture promising translational projects. Over the course of the program, Fellows expand their professional networks and develop expertise to perform detailed scientific and investment due diligence. We welcomed our first cohort of fellows in 2023.
PhD students from the Baltimore area are encouraged to submit an interest form on our Careers page and, once announced, apply for our Fellows Program upon the application round opening.
Help us build
Baltimore Biotech
Interested in learning more about Blackbird Laboratories or getting involved? Contact us today and help us advance life sciences research in Baltimore.