🏭 Texas Biotechnology Facility

Full-Scale Infrastructure for Biomanufacturing Startups, Pilots & Innovation-Driven Production

The Texas Biotechnology Facility (TBF) is the physical core of BioWell—a 33,000 sq. ft. weather-controlled CDMO facility engineered to help startups, corporates, and researchers build, scale, and commercialize bioindustrial processes.

Whether you’re validating your tech with fermentation and downstream runs or accessing critical wet lab space to iterate, the facility gives you the tools and flexibility to make real progress. From bioreactors to freeze dryers, from PCR labs to solvent extraction and cold storage, it’s all here—ready to use.

📍 Location

Richmond, Texas (Greater Houston)
Strategically located in one of the nation’s most dynamic deep tech and bioindustrial ecosystems—minutes from leading universities, R&D partners, and startup communities.

🔓 Request Access

Get matched with the exact infrastructure, tools, and pilot opportunities you need to execute at speed.

📨 Contact: Bo Zhao, Ph.D. – [email protected]
📞 Phone: 408-316-5134

🚀 Built for Execution

TBF offers infrastructure typically reserved for large-scale operators—now made accessible to early-stage innovators, corporates, and pilot partners.

We serve:

• 🧬 Startups scaling from bench to pilot

• 🏢 Corporates running R&D or evaluating startup collaborators

• 🧪 Researchers & service providers needing flexible, real-world infrastructure

🎯 Ideal Use Cases

• Scale-up & validation of fermentation-based products

• Pilot production before commercial contract manufacturing

• SBIR/NSF project execution

• R&D overflow from academic or corporate labs

• Startup-corporate pilot collaborations

• Cost-effective infrastructure for cash-efficient biotech scaleups

🧪  Full Capabilities Overview

BioWell is actively looking for innovative startups and corporate partners to join us

🧬 Fermentation Systems

• 2 × 5000 L stainless steel bioreactors

• 1 × 3000 L, 1 × 250 L, and 8 × 10 L reactors

• Fully PLC-controlled systems for precision and automation

• Designed for scalability and modularity across strains and processes

🧫 Downstream Processing

• 300L disk stack centrifuge

• Spray dryer (15 L/h capacity)

• Solvent extraction systems (methanol & hexane)

• 2 × 10 L freeze dryers

• Western blot system, fume hoods, and protein purification tools (GE FPLC)

🔬 Analytical Chemistry & Molecular Labs

• HPLC & GC instruments

• RT-PCR (LightCycler 480), thermocyclers, and spectrophotometers

• UV/Vis for analytical measurement

• Nucleic acid and protein quantification systems

• Microscopes (phase contrast + light, computer-connected)

🧪 Microbiology & Molecular Biology Labs

• 5 Class II biosafety cabinets

• 7 bacterial incubators, 2 shaker incubators

• PCR stations, deep freezers (-86°C), refrigerators

• 17 dedicated work benches

• Work-ready space for strain engineering, analytical workflows, and aseptic ops

⚙️ Utilities, Cold Storage & Maintenance

• Industrial-scale utilities:

  • 5000 L/H chiller

  • 2 × 18kW steam generators

  • DI water system

  • 170 & 120 cfm air compressors

  • Backup power + gas pipelines

• Cold rooms:

  • 2,000 sq. ft. at 4°C

  • 2,000 sq. ft. at -20°C

• Other features:

  • Soundproof mechanical & maintenance room

  • Welding and part storage area 

🧭 Key Features & Perks

• ✅ 24/7 secure access

• 💼 Dedicated storage, private workspace options, and soundproofing

• 💡 Free training sessions on equipment usage

• 💰 Discounts on tools, materials, and services

• 🎟️ Access to exclusive networking events & seminars

• ♻️ Complimentary maintenance and cleaning

• 🧑‍🔬 Referral bonuses for partners and collaborators

🔓 Request Access

Get matched with the exact infrastructure, tools, and pilot opportunities you need to execute at speed.

📨 Contact: Bo Zhao, Ph.D. – [email protected]
📞 Phone: 408-316-5134