Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS
Biotech & Life Sciences · Run by Johnson & Johnson
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The facts
All fields verified Aug 26, 2026- Terms model
- Fee-basedYou pay a fee to take part in the program.
- Investment
- Not publishedAn equity-free, fee-based life-science residency: startups rent lab and office space and keep full ownership and IP, with no equity taken. US campuses are South San Francisco and San Diego, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts (via LabCentral), plus a virtual East North America membership; the US footprint was reduced in 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and separate QuickFire Challenges award non-dilutive grants.
- Equity taken
- Not publishedAn equity-free, fee-based life-science residency: startups rent lab and office space and keep full ownership and IP, with no equity taken. US campuses are South San Francisco and San Diego, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts (via LabCentral), plus a virtual East North America membership; the US footprint was reduced in 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and separate QuickFire Challenges award non-dilutive grants.
- Program length
- Not published
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Not published
- Cohorts per year
- Not published
- Cohort size
- Not published
- Stage focus
- early-stage life sciences
- Sub-vertical
- biotech / medtech / health
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- Johnson & Johnson
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: An equity-free, fee-based life-science residency: startups rent lab and office space and keep full ownership and IP, with no equity taken. US campuses are South San Francisco and San Diego, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts (via LabCentral), plus a virtual East North America membership; the US footprint was reduced in 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and separate QuickFire Challenges award non-dilutive grants.
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Terms in plain English
JLABS is Johnson & Johnson's equity-free, fee-based life-science residency. Startups rent lab and office space and keep full ownership and intellectual property; JLABS takes no equity. US campuses are in South San Francisco and San Diego, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts through LabCentral, plus a virtual East North America membership; the US footprint was reduced in 2026. Separate QuickFire Challenges award non-dilutive grants on their own schedules.
Who this is actually for
Life-science and health founders who want lab and office space, industry connections, and mentorship without giving up equity, and who can work at or near one of the current US campuses or through virtual membership. Fee amounts vary by site and are set with the program directly.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS application deadlines
Rolling residency applications: Rolling: applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Verified Aug 26, 2026Source
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS application deadline?
- Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no single fixed deadline.
- How much does Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS invest?
- Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
- How much equity does Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS take?
- Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
- Where is Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS located and is it in person?
- Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS runs an in person program.
- Is Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS still active?
- As of our last check on Aug 26, 2026, Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS is active.
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Sources
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