# 2020-09-12 Announcing An Exciting Partnership With QB3 [Labii ELN & LIMS](https://www.labii.com/) is continuing to build connections with entrepreneurs and scientists to support local economies. In February 2020, Labii finalized a partnership with [QB3](https://qb3.org/), a company that provides significant resources to innovative startups. [QB3](https://qb3.org/) serves California’s life science entrepreneurs by connecting sponsors and startups, and Labii will provide important services to those startups.
## **About QB3** [QB3](https://qb3.org/) is a University of California affiliate that brings more than $750 million into California’s economy annually. Their mission is to grow science in California through a variety of mechanisms, such as providing rental space at [five different locations](https://qb3.org/incubators) and facilitating a [mentorship program](https://qb3.org/executive-mentorship). QB3 boasts a multifaceted team of partners to ensure startups are supported in any venture, and Labii is proud to be part of that team. ## **About Labii ELN & LIMS** [Labii](https://www.labii.com/) is the next-generation research platform that seamlessly integrates ELN and LIMS, with high customization and widget extendibility for a variety of disciplines. Labii facilitates research and development by providing a user-friendly, customizable [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)](https://www.labii.com/electronic-lab-notebook-eln) and [Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)](https://www.labii.com/laboratory-information-management-system-lims) to document, manage, and interpret data. Labii ELN & LIMS can be configured for any type of data, and the functions can easily be enhanced and expanded by stand-alone applications. Founded in 2015 by Stanford researchers, [Labii](https://www.labii.com/features/) is now the trusted ELN & LIMS provider for hundreds of biotech companies and academic labs. By providing a variety of pricing options and customizable options, Labii has established itself as an innovative, cost-effective provider of ELN & LIMS services. ## **Partnership** QB3 startups will now have access to Labii’s [user-friendly, customizable ELN & LIMS](https://www.labii.com/features/) for one year at no cost. This is a unique opportunity for local startups to gain access to one of the fastest-growing ELN & LIMS companies. \ We are proud of our existing partnerships and look forward to collaborating with other companies, both within and outside of California. If you are interested in partnering with Labii, please [contact us](https://www.labii.com/contact-us/).