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Focus SF

San Francisco, California - 181 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Part of Innovation Properties Group (IPG) / Gasser Family Trust

About

Focus Innovation Studio is a boutique 6,000+ sq ft members' studio in SoMa that pairs a dedicated laboratory level with three floors of creative coworking, private offices, an art gallery and a roof deck — housed in the former Adolph Gasser Photography building, where startups literally work on the 75-year-old original benchtops. Scientists can start with a single bench and expand as they grow, with 24/7 access to shared molecular biology and chemistry equipment including laminar flow hoods, CO2 incubators, PCR thermocyclers, autoclave, -80°C freezers and liquid nitrogen cryostorage. Its unusual mix of artists, designers and technologists alongside life science founders — plus ONDA reciprocal access to coworking in 80+ cities — makes it a distinctly non-corporate alternative to standard biotech incubators.

Lab Types

Wet LabOfficeMixed UseChemistry LabCell Culture

Space Options

Dedicated BenchPrivate LabShared LabOffice SuiteHot Desk

Size range: 6,000 sq ft

Equipment Included

AutoclaveCentrifugeCO₂ IncubatorFume HoodMicroscopeLiquid Nitrogen−80°C FreezerPCR / Thermal CyclerSpectrophotometer
Laminar Flow Hoods
Centrifuges
Standard And CO2 Incubators
PCR Thermocycler
Spectrophotometer
RO/DI/MilliQ Water Systems
Gel Electrophoresis Setups
Autoclave
Sonicator
Microscopes With Digital Imaging
UV Transilluminator
-80°C And -20°C Freezers
4°C Refrigeration
Liquid Nitrogen Cryostorage
Fume Hoods

Shared Facilities

Shared Lab Benches
Shared Equipment Room
Meeting And Conference Rooms
Event Space
Art Gallery
Maker Space
Kitchen
Roof Deck (Members Only)
Dedicated Desks And Shared Offices

Special Features

Housed In The Historic Adolph Gasser Photography Building; Labs Use The Original 75+ Year-Old BenchtopsFour-Level Facility With A Dedicated Laboratory LevelONDA Reciprocal Membership Giving Access To Workspaces In 80+ CitiesMixed Community Of Artists, Designers, Founders And ScientistsTechnical Support Staff To Assist With Lab Setup And Equipment UseNetworking Events, Workshops And SeminarsStart With One Bench And Expand Footprint Incrementally

Amenities

24/7 Access
Complimentary Coffee And Tea Service
Bike Storage
Fitness Corner
Nap Loft
Roof Deck
Secure Network And IT Services
Printer
A/V Equipment, TVs And Whiteboards
Curated Art Installation
Office Support Services

Contact & Pricing

From $750/bench/mo

Lab bench pricing not published — contact for quote. Listed coworking rates: private offices from $750/month, private day offices from $750/day, meeting rooms from $130/hour, ONDA visitor day pass $30.

Contact

Biotech StartupsLife Science EntrepreneursR&D CompaniesIndependent ScientistsTechnology StartupsArtists And DesignersEarly-Stage Founders

Last updated: Aug 2026

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