Who we are
Okolab was founded in 2002 in Italy by scientists with a deep commitment to biomedical research and microscopy. For over two decades, we’ve led the field in creating incubation solutions that support live cell imaging, designed for researchers worldwide who require precision, quality, and ease of use.
Our team comprises 60 experts from diverse backgrounds, organized into three key departments: R&D, Production, and Sales & Customer Support.
- R&D Department: Led by Dr. Vincenzo Sibillo, PhD, our R&D team of engineers specializes in mechanical design, electronics, and software, creating each product in-house for functionality and ease of use.
- Production Department: Headed by Dr. Luigi Sabetta, PhD , our production team ensures timely, reliable delivery. In 2014, 95% of our products were shipped on schedule, worldwide.
- Sales & Customer Support Department: Led by Dr. Luca Lanzaro, PhD, this department guarantees responsive assistance to customer inquiries, with a goal to respond within 24 hours.
Our Mission
Okolab’s mission is to advance health and scientific discovery by designing high-quality, reliable equipment for research and medical laboratories. We are committed to supporting scientists and healthcare professionals in achieving breakthroughs that drive global health forward. With every product, we strive to provide tools that empower our clients to succeed in their work, enhancing both research efficiency and medical innovation.
What's Okolab for you
Unveil Okolab’s Essence: Three Words, One Vision. Discover the essence of our everyday life through one simple question posed to our employees: “What is Okolab to you?”
In this engaging video, our team reveals Okolab’s core in just three words. From innovation to collaboration, each response paints a vivid picture of who we are and what we stand for. Join us on this journey to redefine possibility in the realm of lab-equipment for research and clinical use. Watch till the end to uncover the key to our success.
Quality Policy 
Okolab never compromises on safety, compliance, and reliability of products. The company is committed to compliance with laws and regulations in all countries in which products and services are offered as well as with other voluntary requirements. Okolab has implemented and maintains a Quality Management System to guarantee products safety and performance.
Okolab continuously works on the optimization of all processes and activities, taking into consideration the feedback received from external and internal parties.
BoD encourages engagement and participation of all global employees and stakeholders in achieving quality objectives. Customer satisfaction requires empowering everybody to actively improve the quality of products and services. BoD ensures that Quality Policy is communicated and understood by employees and interested stakeholders.
Quality Policy is documented and reviewed periodically during the Management Review.
Realize your idea with us
Do you have in mind a great product and need a partner to turn your idea into a real business?
At Okolab we are ready to invest in your idea.
The partnership workflow is as it follows:
Step 1. Inventor and Okolab sign of a Non Disclosure Agreement, so that Inventor can freely share the idea with Okolab.
Step 2. Okolab and Inventor cooperate to estimate the business potential of the idea.
Step 3. Okolab and Inventor agree on a partnership deal.
Step 4. Okolab performs: Engineering, Prototyping, Exposure to Scientific Community and Market.
Step 5. Product commercialization.
100% green energy
We care about the environment
At Okolab, we care about the environment!
For this reason, in 2012 we incorporated Okopower SRL, to build and operate a 106 kW Photovoltaic Power Plant in southern Italy.
Since 2012, OKOLAB is 100% green, because we produce more energy than we consume