Open Kitchen Labs
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Industries
- Bio-energy & biomaterials, Biomaterials & biochemicals, Biofuels, Crop / plant science, Food discovery / recipe apps & experiences, Food ingredients & products, Waste efficiency
- Technologies
- Biotechnology & sustainable inputs, Other technologies, Food-waste technology, Platform technology, Circular & resource technologies, Platform & Service technologies
About Open Kitchen Labs
Open Kitchen Labs is a shared, fully facilitated laboratory space for start-ups working in sustainability and biotechnology. Based at Amsterdam Science Park, it is designed to help early-stage companies access high-tech lab facilities without having to make the large upfront investments and operational commitments that a private lab typically requires.
The company positions itself as a practical, all-inclusive lab partner for start-ups that want to focus on research and development rather than infrastructure management. Its model combines bench space, equipment, and day-to-day lab support with access to a broader innovation environment, including university infrastructure, campus services, and a start-up community.
Core Values
- Accessibility: Open Kitchen Labs aims to make professional lab infrastructure accessible to start-ups by lowering the upfront cost and logistical barriers to entry.
- Focus on innovation: The service model is built to let founders concentrate on research and development while the company handles much of the operational complexity around the lab.
- Collaboration: The company emphasizes connections with university infrastructure, researchers, and the wider start-up community to support knowledge exchange and growth.
- Practical support: Its offering is centered on hands-on, day-to-day facilitation, from procurement and waste handling to lab management assistance.
Unique Aspects
- Subscription-style lab access: Open Kitchen Labs uses a gym-like monthly or annual billing model, which is unusual for lab infrastructure and helps start-ups avoid major upfront capital expenditure.
- Fully facilitated setup: The company does not just rent space; it provides a managed environment with lab management, procurement support, waste handling, and access to equipment already in place.
- Campus and university proximity: Located at Amsterdam Science Park, it offers facilitated access to university infrastructure and research collaborations, strengthening its role as an innovation bridge.
- Serviced private lab option: In addition to shared space, the company highlights tailored solutions including a serviced private lab for start-ups that need a more dedicated setup.