Superlab Suisse Innovator Club | Expert Pass — General Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 13.04.25 · Version 1.03
Welcome to the Superlab Suisse Innovator Club (the "Founder Pass," "Expert Pass," "Investor Pass"), operated by Superlab Suisse (“SLS,” "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the participation of all parties involved in the program. This 6-month initial membership to the Expert Pass enables experienced professionals to build founder relations, share their skills, and network. By applying to or participating in the program, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1 Eligibility
Expert Pass members should be experienced independent professionals and demonstrate substantial expertise in life sciences, biotech, medtech, or related fields, such as R&D, regulatory strategy, business development, or fundraising. All experts must offer pro-bono mentorship for at least 2 hours each month without any charge to the members requesting the advising service. Expert Pass members should align with the goals and values of the Superlab Suisse Innovation Ecosystem.
A Service Provider Expert is defined as any individual, consultant, or firm that offers or intends to offer paid services (such as legal, regulatory, consulting, or marketing support) to members of the Superlab ecosystem or to external leads who engage via Superlab Suisse platforms, events, or referrals. Service Provider Experts must adhere to all terms and specifically recognize terms regarding commission in Section 5.
2 Benefits of membership
2.1 Access to Founders and Startups
- Gain direct access to schedule meetings and listen to pitches from our Founder Pass holders, which represent innovative startups in life sciences and biotech
- Engage in meaningful advisory roles, offering expertise in key areas such as business strategy, R&D, market entry, or scaling operations.
- Opportunities to explore paid consulting, advisory board positions, or co-founding roles with startups
2.2 Networking and Visibility:
- Collaborate with investors, other experts, and founders through structured events and roundtables.
- Recognition through expert spotlights on Superlab Suisse platforms, including the website, social media, and newsletters.
2.3 Coworking Space Access
- Complimentary access to Superlab Suisse coworking spaces in Zurich, Basel, or Lausanne.
- 2 Day Passes/Month for 8am-5pm access to:
- Hot desks for flexible working.
- Quiet zones and lounges for calls or focused work.
- On-site amenities, including coffee machines and printers.
- Additional access can be booked per the pricing outlined in Section 5.2
- Additional resources available upon request.
- Coworking Space Access | Post-Welcome Period - After 6 Months: Transition to paid membership with competitive pricing designed to remain accessible for expert advisors. (See Section 5.2 for details.)
2.4 Private Meeting Room Booking
- Up to 10 hours / month of Meeting Room Booking
- For use during a Day Pass session only (see above)
- Meeting rooms must be booked on the platform ahead of time
- Unused meeting room hours do not roll over to subsequent months.
2.5 Innovator Club Event Access
Receive invitations to our Innovator Club events, which may include Demo Day pitch sessions, networking/apero, and workshops.
3 Expert Responsibilities
3.1 Engagement with the Superlab Suisse Innovation Ecosystem:
- Communicating promptly with Superlab Suisse representatives for onboarding, marketing opportunities, and program access.
- Dedicate 6 months to the ecosystem, supporting at least one startup team.
- Commit to at least 2 hours per month of pro-bono mentorship sessions with founders who request your service. This must be without charge to the founders.
- Service Provider Experts may charge Founder Pass members for their services after they have provided 2 hours in a given month, see Section 5.12 and 5.13 for more details
- Actively participate in scheduled meetings with founders and provide actionable feedback.
3.2 Event Participation: Make an effort to actively attend and contribute to at least 1 key program events. If you are remote from Switzerland, this is not a requirement. Events such as:
- Kickoff Networking Event: Build relationships and connections with peers, experts, and investors.
- Demo Day: Present your startup to an audience of investors and industry leaders.
- Any additional workshops or scheduled activities designed to enhance your growth.
4 Superlab Suisse Responsibilities
- Facilitate Founder - Expert networking and matching
- Recognize experts through spotlights on the SLS website and other promotional channels.
- List expert profiles on platform for founders to see
- List Service Provider Expert companies on website
- Facilitate access to coworking space, lab space tours, and exclusive pricing for lab bench rental, core facilities, and reagents.
- Organize Demo Days, roundtables, and networking events to support founder visibility and growth.
5 Pricing
5.1 Welcome Period | Initial 6 months
- Free of charge for pro-bono independent experts; Service Provider Experts see Section 5.12 & 5.13 below
- Limited to 2 Day Pass / month for hot desk
- Limited to 10hr / month for private meeting room booking
- Additional Day Pass access for CHF 80 full day / CHF 40 half-day
- Additional Meeting Room Booking: CHF 100/hr
5.12 Service Commission for Experts Offering Paid Services as a Service Provider:
Experts who wish to provide paid services to companies within the Superlab community agree to the following:
- During the initial 6-month membership: Experts must offer 2 hours/month of pro bono mentorship to members of the Founder Pass from Superlab upon request.
- 10% Service Commission: Any paid services conducted during this period must be reported and are subject to a 10% service commission payable to Superlab Suisse. The commission applies to relevant business as described in Section 5.13.
5.13 A 10% Service Commission applies to any paid service engagement that results from introductions, inquiries, or visibility via Superlab Suisse during the period of active Expert Pass membership. Applicable inquiries & terms for the Service Commission include:
- Superlab Suisse member companies and Founder Pass holders
- External companies who discover the Service Provider Expert through Superlab Suisse’s website or Service Provider listings.
- Expert Service Providers must report any quote requests, paid engagements or service contracts on a quarterly basis and copy Superlab Suisse on related client invoices. A standard reporting form will be provided each quarter. At minimum, Experts must declare the nature of any paid engagements initiated during the membership period and the total revenue invoiced
- Fees are payable at the end of each quarter. Failure to pay fees on time may result in suspension or termination of Expert Pass access, as further detailed in Section 6.7
- The commission applies regardless of whether the engagement is initiated immediately or at a later date, provided the introduction or visibility occurred during the period of active Expert Pass membership.
5.2 After Welcome Period:
Experts are eligible to continue membership after the initial welcome period of 6 months. There are two options for Expert Pass holders to continue engaging the Innovator Club
5.21 Pro-Bono Membership
- Only for experts acting on pro-bono basis, not for Service Provider Experts
- Must re-apply to continue membership
- Free of charge
- Same terms as initial 6-months
5.22 Service Provider Expert Membership & Coworking Space
- For Service Provider Experts after the 6-month initial period or pro-bono experts who’d like additional access to coworking space
- Service Provider Experts pay the 10% Service Commission Fee as outlined previously but there is no requirement for pro-bono hours.
- Pricing for Co-working & Platform listing:
- Hot Desk access (8am-5pm; 5 days per week)
- Meeting rooms bookable if available without limitation
- Monthly: CHF 1000 / month
- 6-month: CHF 4800 (CHF 800 / month)
- Fees are payable in advance prior to activation of membership.
6 General Terms
6.1 Code of Conduct:
All participants are expected to act with professionalism, integrity, and mutual respect in all interactions. Discrimination, harassment, or any behavior that undermines the collaborative and inclusive nature of the program will not be tolerated.
Please see attached Annex 1 for the complete list of House Rules
6.2 Commitment and Withdrawal:
Participants are expected to commit fully to their responsibilities as outlined above. Withdrawal should be communicated in writing.
6.3 Confidentiality:
Participants should avoid disclosing confidential or proprietary information without explicit consent.
6.4 Media and Branding:
Participants grant SLS the right to use their name, professional title, photo, and contributions for promotional purposes.
6.5 Liability:
SLS is not liable for disputes, damages, or losses arising from relationships developed through the program.
6.6 Amendments:
SLS reserves the right to update these terms. Participants will be notified of any changes.
6.7 Non-Payment and Breach of Fee Terms
Experts participating in the Innovator Club are required to fulfill all financial obligations described in this agreement, including but not limited to:
- the 10% Service Commission payable on qualifying paid engagements under Sections 5.12 and 5.13, and
- the membership fees outlined under Section 5.22 for Service Provider Expert Membership.
In the event of non-payment, failure to report applicable engagements, or deliberate misrepresentation of services, Superlab Suisse will first issue a written notice. The Expert will be given a 14-day period to resolve the issue unless the breach is material, repeated, or demonstrates willful misconduct. Superlab Suisse reserves the right to take the following actions:
- Immediate suspension or termination of Expert Pass membership.
- Removal from the Superlab Suisse platform, including Expert and Service Provider directories.
- Forfeiture of any associated benefits, including coworking access and event participation.
- Pursuit of legal remedies to recover unpaid fees, commissions, or damages as permitted under Swiss law.
All payments and obligations are subject to Swiss commercial law. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Annex 1: House Rules of Superlab Suisse Schlieren AG
(Dated 23 Jan 2025)
1. Objective Superlab Suisse is a community of entrepreneurs and scientists from multiple backgrounds, belonging to different companies and all working together in the lab with shared facilities. It is very important, while trusting everyone in matters of respect and good manners in community, to recall some basic rules of living together in the space of Superlab Suisse. The purpose of the General House Rules is to ensure that the Superlab Suisse’s declared goals and responsibilities as a community in research, working, as well as at events, can be fulfilled without let or hindrance. In particular, safety and orderly conduct are be ensured, and damage to Superlab Suisse and its property prevented. 2. Rules of conduct 2.1 General code in all Facilities
- Note and follow safety rules and emergency procedures - Keep exits and entrances, emergency exits, and evacuation routes, corridors, stairwells, and elevator entrances clear at all times - Use electricity, heat, water, and other resources sparingly - Refrain from causing noise or disturbances of any kind - Treat all fixtures, fittings, and furnishings with care and take every precaution against causing damage - Clean any excessive mess personally - Comply with Superlab Suisse waste disposal guidelines - Notify the Community Manager of any defects or damage to buildings, pipework and cables, fixtures and fittings, equipment, etc. and of missing Superlab Suisse property. 2.2 Common Areas and Specific Rooms (corridors, lobby, shared equipment rooms, cafeteria, meeting rooms and office spaces)
- Not to privatize, take possession or permanently use the spaces common to all; silent wall, lounge, etc. - The furniture present cannot be changed or moved without the agreement of the Community Manager - Please respect the property of others, material and intellectual - Music, without headphones or earphones, cannot be accepted - Long discussions, talking out loud in the open space can disturb neighbors, please choose meeting rooms - Likewise, long telephone conversations should preferably take place in private space, phone booth, or meeting booth when it’s free - Do not bring lab equipment out of laboratory area, please do not bring lab coats, gloves, into the office space Be careful not to pile up the dishes provided in the sink, if everyone puts their own in the dishwasher, the whole community will be better off - As far as possible, waste must be sorted in their appropriate containers (cardboard,
paper, PET, etc.) - If you notice an anomaly, defect, deterioration or soiling, please inform the Community Manager. - Every individual and member company is responsible for storing their own data and keep them confidential. The information exposed in the Common Area and in the Specific Rooms is considered as Non-Confidential. In any case, please do not attempt to copy, steal, store, or use such information and files of other member companies. 2.3 Private Laboratories (rented by Superlab Suisse organizations)
- No food or drink is tolerated in the laboratory - Use the appropriate safety equipment for each manipulation - The equipment, fittings, furniture which belonging to Superlab Suisse cannot be modified or moved without the agreement of the Community Manager - Things on the ground, and inside the sink will be considered as waste to be cleaned and removed in regular schedule as agreed in advance - Please bring the glassware, waste to the collecting point - Do not store flammable chemicals nor hazardous material without the agreement of the Community Manager in advance - Follow the specific biosafety concept established by the organization renting the Space 2.4 Specific shared Rooms(Shared equipment room, freezer room, laundry, cell culture rooms, chemical cabinet rooms)
- No food or drink is tolerated in the laboratory - Use the appropriate safety equipment for each manipulation - The equipment belonging to Superlab Suisse cannot be modified or moved without the agreement of the Community Manager in advance. - Any private equipment cannot be moved in or installed without the agreement of the Community Manager in advance. - Please respect the experiences of others as you want yours to be respected - All containers, culture plates and test tubes must be labeled with your company’s name and your initials as well as the nature of the contents - Do not open the doors with gloves and remove them before leaving the laboratory area - Please register to use machines requiring reservation - Surface and equipment decontamination is essenetial in order to prevent cross- contamination, please follow strictly the biosafety concept establish by Superlab Suisse - Accidents and mistakes can happen to anyone. Please inform immediately the Community Manager. 2.5 Shared Equipment The user must have attended safety and operating training prior to using the instrument.
- As long as the equipment is not being used by others, members can use the shared equipment. However, if a company is using shared equipment too often which hinders the shared use by other members, we will limit access of this company to this equipment and encourage it to purchase its own equipment - Please register to use some special equipment, if required. - Please clean and adjust the equipment before and after use. - Use equipment according to its instructions and with care. 3. Requirement to obtain permission A permit is required for:
- Private Equipment, private furniture in case of move in, or move out. - Construction, equipment installing and uninstalling - Third party service such as maintenance, installations, checks. - Storing flammable chemicals or hazardous material - Oversize freight items (wider than door clear width) - Key registration and annulation - Taking photographs or making video or film recordings
- Collecting donations - Petitions and opinion polls - Group tour or visits outside of Member Company’s Private lab / office - Events outside of Member Company’s Private lab / office - New Beneficiary of Member Company - Not-registered visitors - Additional Beneficiary (up to capacity limit of the Private lab/office)) 4. Prohibitions
- Begging and peddling - Unauthorized possession or storage of prohibited, dangerous, or malodorous substances or objects - Any form of consumption of content of an illegal, racist, or sexist nature, or that glorifies violence - Perform any activity that is reasonably likely to be disruptive or dangerous to Superlab Suisse or any other Member Company, or to people present in the Premises or to the property of Superlab Suisse or of the Member Companies - Take, copy or use any information belonging to other Member Companies or their Beneficiaries or guests. - Use the Facilities to conduct or pursue any illegal activity - Bring additional furniture into common space. - No pets - No smoking - No guests under the age of 18 (in the lab area) - No bikes or scooters or other wheeled vehicle except mobility aid for the disabled 5 Sanctions/Penalties
- Persons who violate the provisions of these House Rules may be removed from the Facilities by the responsible Superlab Suisse authority, banned from the Facilities, subjected to disciplinary action, prosecuted, and/or fined. - Any breach of the provisions of these House Rules must be cured within reasonable timelines of at least 30 days specified each time by Superlab Suisse depending on the nature of the provision that has been violated. If the breach is not cured within these timelines, Superlab Suisse will have the right to terminate immediately the Membership Agreement and re-quest any damage repair. 6 Modification Superlab Suisse reserves the right to modify these House Rules from time to time and will provide notice or other updates by emailing the Beneficiaries using the email addresses provided by the Member Company. It’s the responsibility of each Member Company and of its Beneficiaries to take note of and comply with any modifications.
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