Lilly Gateway Labs (San Diego)

Overview

Eli Lilly biotech incubator at One Alexandria Square Megacampus in Torrey Pines. 82,514 sq ft of lab and office space for ~15 early-stage life sciences startups. Opened 2025 as Lilly's fourth Gateway Labs site (after Boston + 2 in SF).

Part of the San Diego ecosystem

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