Evolving Demand, Advancing Biotech Research, NIH Funding Cuts, Policy Changes, Tenant Needs, and Crafting Flexible and Sustainable Lab Spaces

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand Seattle’s growing role as a life sciences hub, including the factors driving demand for lab and incubator space, and how South Lake Union remains at the forefront.
• Discover how developers and tenants are addressing market challenges, such as construction costs, evolving tenant needs, and shifting economic dynamics.
• Analyze the impact of NIH funding cuts on research institutions, biotech startups, and overall real estate demand, and how Seattle’s life sciences sector is adapting
• Gain insights into emerging neighborhoods poised to compete with South Lake Union, and how they could shape the future of Seattle’s life sciences ecosystem.
• Learn about design and technology trends transforming life sciences facilities, from sustainable construction to integrating cutting-edge research technologies.
• Explore how partnerships and collaboration between public and private sectors are fostering innovation hubs and advancing the biotech ecosystem in the region.