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JLL Brokers BioLabs’ First Midwest Location in Rochester

BioLabs, an international innovation platform and operator of a network of shared laboratory spaces for life science startups, announced its new 16,000-square-foot facility at Two Discovery Square in Rochester, Minnesota.

JLL leases the building in partnership with Mortenson Properties. JLL Executive Vice President Jessica Mogilka and Senior Associate William McArdle led the building leasing efforts. Slated to open in late 2026, the Rochester site marks BioLabs’ first location in the Midwest and will offer flexible, turnkey lab and office space for early-stage biotech and HealthTech companies.

The facility will be located in Discovery Square within walking distance of Mayo Clinic’s flagship campus, offering more than 250,000 square feet of purpose-built space designed for groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technology, and specialized research cores.

“This new BioLabs site will strengthen Minnesota’s position as a global leader in HealthTech,” said Governor Tim Walz. “Mayo Clinic is a magnet for top talent and innovation, and this project amplifies our state’s commitment to next-generation discovery.”

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.