Formulation and R&D Laboratory Setup Consulting
Plan your R&D lab right the first time: equipment, layout brief, SOPs and training.
Vsolv Research helps startups, companies and pharmacy institutions plan and set up formulation and R&D laboratories. We assess what your lab must do, specify and compare equipment, prepare a layout and utilities brief for your architect, and deliver SOPs, logbooks, qualification plans and staff training so the lab works from day one.
Who it is for
- Startups building their first R&D lab
- Nutraceutical and cosmetic companies adding in-house development
- Pharmacy colleges setting up or upgrading labs to PCI requirements
- CROs and testing labs expanding capacity
What you receive
- Needs assessment: products, dosage forms, tests and capacity
- Equipment list with specifications, priorities and budget estimates
- Vendor quotation comparison
- Layout and workflow brief for your architect or engineer: zones, material and personnel flow, utilities, HVAC and safety
- SOPs, logbooks and forms
- IQ/OQ/PQ qualification plan and support
- Safety and waste management plan
- Staff training and handover
How the work runs
- Site visit or virtual walkthrough.
- Requirements workshop.
- Equipment and budget plan.
- Layout brief with your architect.
- Procurement and installation support.
- Documentation, qualification and training.
How fees are decided
Your fee depends on: lab size and scope · number of equipment items · number and location of site visits · documentation depth · qualification support · training.
You receive a written scope, agreed timeline and quote within 2 working days of your consultation.
Scope and limits
We are laboratory planning consultants. Architectural and structural drawings and civil, electrical and HVAC works are done by licensed architects, engineers and contractors.
Frequently asked questions
What equipment does a formulation R&D lab need?
It depends on your dosage forms. A typical oral solid lab needs an analytical balance, sifter, blender, granulator, dryer, tablet press, capsule filler, coating pan, hardness, friability, disintegration and dissolution testers, stability chambers, and HPLC or UV for analysis. We tailor the list to your product pipeline and budget.
How much does it cost to set up an R&D lab?
Costs vary widely with scope. Planning first gives you a prioritised budget, so you buy essential equipment first and phase the rest.
Do you help colleges meet PCI requirements?
Yes. We plan labs and equipment lists against current PCI requirements for your programmes.
Do you design the building?
No. We prepare the layout and workflow brief. Your licensed architect or engineer produces the drawings.
Do you work outside India?
Yes. We work online with clients across India and internationally, and arrange site visits when a project needs them.
Last reviewed 27 September 2026.