An R&D (Research and Development lab) facility in the pharmaceutical industry is a specialized center where scientific research is conducted to discover, develop, and test new drugs and medical treatments. It plays a critical role in bringing innovative medications to the market. It serves as a centre of medical research and life sciences innovation hub.

R&D laboratories (Research and Development laboratory) offer several advantages, including fostering innovation and providing a competitive edge for companies. These facilities are hubs for problem-solving and creativity, driving the development of new products and technologies. They generate intellectual property through research, such as patents, which can provide long-term value to the organization. Additionally, R and D labs contribute to scientific advancement, expanding our understanding of various fields.

Lodha Lifesciences Hub at Palava is Mumbai's first systematically designed life sciences R&D cluster, offering a full-stack solution with 100% compliant R&D centres, separate storage units, and dedicated support infrastructure benchmarked to the highest standards. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of companies from Pharma, Biotech, etc.

The research and development center benefits from the prime location advantages of Palava. Palava provides a well-established social ecosystem that includes top-tier residential options, world-class educational institutions, healthcare services, sports facilities, and entertainment opportunities. Moreover, all of these amenities are conveniently accessible within walking distance from the life sciences hub, ensuring a superior quality of life for the talent working in the city.

"Within 1 hour from Mumbai’s key business hubs Located on the 60 wide Amberanth-Badlapur Road ~15 mins from current R&D clusters of Taloja, Mahape and Badlapur Close proximity to Dombivli and Ambernath – current locations for R&D talent pool ~30 mins from Airoli via the upcoming Airoli-Katai Naka Freeway Walking distance from upcoming Kalyan-Taloja Metro stations"

"Master-planned over 25 acres, the R&D hub comprises lab space modules that are designed for various size requirements, multi-tenanted wet laboratories, incubation facilities, and plug-and-play office solutions. The research and development centre enjoys the world-class location advantages of Palava. Palava offers a ready social ecosystem with high-quality residences, world-class educational institutes, healthcare facilities, sports, and entertainment avenues. And with all this within walking distance of the life sciences hub, the city guarantees a high quality of life for the talent. With a Grade-A industrial and logistics park in the vicinity, the city also provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and high-quality clean manufacturing space solutions to clients"

"Life sciences cluster master-planned over 25+ acres 100% compliant R&D Labs Clean and marketable land titles with all approvals Dedicated water connection and uninterrupted power Ready social ecosystem with Live-Work-Learn-Play opportunities for talent Plug & play office space module for setting up office Business centre and convention hall"