Innovation and entrepreneurship require the right mix of:
- resources and infrastructure
- skills and expertise
- connections, partners and customers
- a supportive environment to keep moving forward
Coworking hubs have traditionally offered these for entrepreneurs and professionals working with laptops. But in deep tech, sustainability and chemistry-based development, progress ultimately depends on something very concrete:
You need a place to do research and development. A lab.
Crazy Town EriCa at EriCa Green Chemistry Park makes it possible for any kind of team, regardless of their stage or capital, to have access to labs with our shared labs service.
Shared Labs as a service
Shared Labs by Crazy Town EriCa gives you access to a professional lab environment without the need to build one yourself.
We combine:
- laboratory facilities, used by multiple teams and companies
- workspaces and meeting environments
- community-driven business development
Instead of building your own lab, you
- access ready infrastructure
- start immediately
- avoid upfront investment, risk before validation
- scale or downgrade when needed
- focus on building your solution without being slowed down by maintaining infrastructure.
Shared Labs at Crazy Town EriCa are not limited to “green chemistry”
Shared Labs at Crazy Town EriCa offer a versatile environment that extends far beyond the scope of “green chemistry.” Through our interactions with various customers, we have found that the facilities are ideally suited for building solutions across a broad spectrum of innovative fields. This includes everything from sustainable packaging and textile development to advanced battery and energy storage technologies. Our labs also support specialized work in space technology, mineral analysis, and the development of alternative proteins within the food technology sector.
Furthermore, the space is well-equipped to handle chemistry-based industrial solutions as well as general research into materials and industrial processes. Ultimately, if your work involves testing, validation, or technical development in a laboratory setting, there is a very good chance we can accommodate your specific needs and help your team progress.
One monthly membership gives you access to Shared Labs
We have two membership options to choose from
- Shared Labs: 690 € / month per person. Temporary usage, additional users can be added. Ideal for part-time lab work
- Shared Labs Plus: 2 500 € / month per company. Fixed, dedicated area for the entire team. Continuous experiments, control over setup
These can be combined with traditional coworking use or a private office. For advanced startups and scaleups, opportunity to continue or select a Private Lab at EriCa.
What you get at Shared Labs?
Laboratory infrastructure
- Fume hoods
- Workbenches
- Cold, warm and RO water
- Compressed air and nitrogen supply
- Safety systems and chemical storage
Equipment and facilities
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Laboratory scale
- Fire safety cabinets
- Corrosive storage / acid–base cabinets
- Instrument washers and drying cabinets
Services
- Gases based on usage
- Maintenance and cleaning based on usage
- 24/7 access to the laboratory
Workspace and environment
- 24/7 access to Crazy Town EriCa coworking floor
- Professional address and HQ-level environment
- Access to Meeting Hub for customer, partner and stakeholder meetings
How does it compare to alternatives?
How to get started?
Getting started begins with seeing the concept in practice, which is why we recommend booking a tour as your very first step.
Before you arrive, take a moment to define your specific needs. You should be clear about what stage your business is in, why you need a lab, and how frequently you’ll use it. Consider the technical requirements of your development, such as specific equipment needs, including whether you plan to bring your own, and how your team balances time between the lab and the office. Being prepared to describe your roadmap and business goals will help tailor the experience to you.
Once you have a clear picture of your requirements, visit to see the space firsthand. This is the best time to discuss your specific use case and evaluate which setup fits your workflow. We generally suggest that teams start small rather than trying to build a full setup from day one. You can begin by testing assumptions and validating your early work in our Shared Labs for occasional use, or Shared Labs Plus for more continuous work. Starting this way allows you to scale or upgrade your membership as your project gains momentum.
A successful strategy involves combining lab work, office tasks, and business development. Most teams don’t actually need to be in the lab full-time, so we encourage using the lab only when necessary and utilizing our workspaces for analysis, planning, and meetings.
Additionally, you can leverage your membership to connect with the community and build valuable professional relationships. As your work progresses, our flexible model allows you to scale whenever needed by adding or removing users, moving to a dedicated area, or transitioning into a private lab when your development requires it.
To explore Shared Labs at Crazy Town EriCa, book a tour by contacting
Miia Korhonen, +358 50 479 5544, miia.korhonen@crazytown.fi
Pavel Popov,+358 40 044 1973, pavel.popov@crazytown.fi