3 July 2026 1 Portal Way: Open for Business! We are open for business! 1 Portal Way, North Acton, London 1 Portal Way- Sciopolis's new science and technology hub, developed in partnership with Imperial College London - has officially opened its doors. After an 11-month retrofit, this purpose-built 55,000 sq ft home for innovation is ready to welcome science and technology entrepreneurs in search of an inspiring, well-connected base. Our first tenants have already moved in. (Likely) the most cost-effective labs in London Inside is an Innovation Hub built to match ambition: 24 ready-to-occupy CL2 labs , 29 flexible offices, bright workspaces and flexible event areas, all designed for focus and breakthroughs, cost-effective and backed by Imperial. P.Happi and Ki Hydrogen have already moved into their labs, with Sandy, their trusted on-site Lab Manager from Imperial Incubator, facilitating the settling-in and getting the common equipment rooms in good shape. Built by/for this community This building was never just for us. It's for the scientists, founders and makers of North Acton, Park Royal and beyond, the wider community we're proud to now call neighbours. We can't wait to welcome people in to see the space, walk the labs and meet those already working here and welcoming new ones. So much of the community is built into the space: exterior and sculpture by David Samuel , shelves by Blast Studio and furniture (and pretty much all the molecules in the building) from the POW workshop in Park Royal. Do ask us about them if you want to be connected. Spend your summer here: there is no better place for it Hot desks, meeting rooms and event space are all bookable now, tenant or not, and with the next heatwave set to hit London in the coming days, we're eager to host anyone looking for a dynamic space, a sense of fun and proper aircon! That's alongside our food activation with our partner, Genuine Dining , who started last night with our first BBQ and will continue into next week with a whole week of food extravaganza. And they'll be with us for the long run, supplying our community with well-priced, nutritious and varied food choices. They'll be able to cater for all types of events, so put them to the test in the coming weeks. Want to spend the summer with us? Hot desks: available for a day, a week, or the whole summer Meeting rooms: fully fitted and ready for pitches, workshops or team days Event space: the space that hosted our own launch is ready for whatever comes next Garden: bookable for BBQs or for informal meetings Get in touch to discuss your needs Start here. Stay here. 1 Portal Way sits five minutes from Grapht Works , Imperial's advanced manufacturing site: R&D next to production, which doesn't really happen in Zone 2 London. Lab to pilot plant in five minutes.Visitors keep telling us the same thing, unprompted: this changes how fast a company here can actually get from idea to product. The other thing they keep telling us? "This was so much easier to get to than I thought," usually while standing in reception fifteen minutes early for their meeting. Central Line at our doorstep, Elizabeth Line 10 min walk away. This is just the beginning. The formal launch follows in September, but there's no need to wait until then. The building, and this community, are open now. Get in touch to book a tour, pop in for a coffee (from next week, our coffee machine is up and running properly) or come spend the day with a hot desk, a meeting room, or the event space. And just in time for launch: say hello to Anna Oktaba on Reception. She's Polish, fluent in Norwegian and always up for a chat in either language if you're in the building. The team can't wait to welcome you. Pop in, whenever. We're here. www.sciopolis.co.uk/oneportalway

LATEST INSIGHTS Report Blog News 3 July 2026 News, One Portal Way, Sciopolis 1 Portal Way: Open for Business! On July 2, we celebrated the opening of the building with our community. Now we can't wait to welcome you to 1 Portal Way, North Acton. Closer than you think. Read More 16 June 2026 News, One Portal Way, Sciopolis Lab manager, fixer and chief confessor: my first month at 1 Portal Way One month in, our Lab Manager Sandy shares what it's been like learning the ropes and settling into the team(s). Read More 22 Apr 2026 One Portal Way, Sciopolis Lab to Manufacturing. Without the commute. At 1 Portal Way, you can be running R&D in ready to occupy labs, while your manufacturing sits literally 200m or a “five-minute walk” away. Read More 30 Mar 2026 News, One Portal Way, Sciopolis First Tenant announced: Ki-Hydrogen A UK cleantech startup with breakthrough green hydrogen technology is set to call our North Acton Innovation Hub home from June 2026. Read More 17 Feb 2026 News, One Portal Way Not all labs Are "Chemistry Labs": but what is a chemistry lab? (If you can tell us, we’ll try to build it) Read More 18 May 2026 News, One Portal Way, Sciopolis Great science needs great people: introducing Talentmark Growing Your Team at Sciopolis: we are building the talent ecosystem you need Read More 13 Mar 2026 One Portal Way, Sciopolis A Rare Sight in London: Real Vented Extract Capacity Why 1 Portal Way is one of the few places in London truly ready for Chemistry Innovation Read More 2 Feb 2026 One Portal Way, Sciopolis We are Hiring! General Manager As the first hire, this person becomes part of the story of One Portal Way: not just helping run the building, but helping define it. Do you know anyone who could fit the role? Read More 27 Jan 2026 One Portal Way Construction Update - Jan 26 Discover how we are getting ready to open our North Acton site in June 2026 (and join us on a #TuesdayTour to see it for yourself) Read More 20 Nov 2025 One Portal Way, Sciopolis Sciopolis wins New Business Launch of the Year We did it! We won the Estates Gazette "New Business Launch of the Year" 2025 Award Read More 16 Jan 2026 News, One Portal Way Why ready-to-occupy labs are a game-changer for innovators By Charlie Mitchell, CEO of Sciopolis Read More 31 July 2025 One Portal Way, Sciopolis One Portal Way, Old Oak - Sciopolis Appointment Sciopolis is appointed by Imperial to launch new scale-up space for science and technology ventures in Old Oak, London Read More 10 Oct 2025 News Notes from Italian Tech Week 2025 What are the emerging trends in AI and Life Sciences? Our Director of Ecosystem explores some findings from her recent trip to Italian Tech Week in Turin. Read More 16 Sept 2025 News Scaling Stories: how community can help founders thrive Executive Chairman Mark Sanders explores how fostering a culture of empathy and understanding in the workplace is key to high performance and combating founder loneliness Read More 10 Sept 2025 News Summer Update 2025 Monthly Update: We're Back! New appointment, awards, and exciting developments — all in one place. Read More 16 July 2025 Sciopolis UK startups: brilliant at the baby stage, but what about adolescence? Sciopolis reacts to today's UK Government's Life Sciences Sector Plan Read More 10 June 2025 Sciopolis Feasibility Study: designing the Heart of Innovation in Hammersmith & Fulham We have been appointed to run a feasibility study for Hammersmith & Fulham's Civic Campus Read More 23 May 2025 Sciopolis University spinouts are struggling, and here's why. University spinouts are struggling to get funding and infrastructure to grow. Read our analysis. Read More 25 Apr 2025 Sciopolis What can we learn from Dubai’s Innovation Hub? A masterclass in developing an ecosystem that integrates work and life seamlessly. Read More 8 Apr 2025 Sciopolis Can your building be turned into an Innovation Hub? Only a Feasibility Study can tell. If you are thinking of converting an existing site to host science, a feasibility study is what you need. Read More 3 Apr 2025 Sciopolis The Times: Universities slash equity stakes in tech spinouts Sciopolis Chairman Mark Sanders reacts to the news that University equity stakes in tech spinouts have fallen to a ten-year low of 16.1% Read More 25 Mar 2025 Sciopolis UK Life Sciences miss out on £15bn to global rivals Isn't it time to build infrastructure to retain innovators and help them grow? Hear from our Chairman, Mark Sanders. Read More 11 Mar 2025 Origin, Sciopolis Origin Public Consultation: see what is being proposed and have your say. View the developing plans for The Crown Estate’s first Innovation Hub, in Cambridge Business Park. Read More 14 Oct 2024 Sciopolis, One Portal Way Imperial announces a major investment in Old Oak Imperial has identified a need for flexible and affordable follow-on space to enable innovators to stay and scale in West London. Read More 9 Sept 2025 News Scaling Stories: prioritising location for a successful growth strategy The entrepreneur and Sciopolis CEO/Executive Chairman explores how your company’s physical space can make or break your scaling ambitions Read More 12 May 2026 News, One Portal Way, Sciopolis New Tenant: P.Happi joins 1 Portal Way Pioneering UK women's health startup will scale up its manufacturing at our North Acton hub Read More 10 May 2026 sciopolis, News, One Portal Way Monthly Update: final sprint! Less than a month to go to the opening of 1 Portal Way and it's all happening: New Team, New look, New Cluster. Read More 22 Mar 2026 One Portal Way, Sciopolis 1 Portal Way: we are on track to open in June Major visible progress at 1 Portal Way, as we move confidently through the final stages of construction ahead of our June 2026 opening. Read More 29 Mar 2026 News, One Portal Way, Sciopolis March Update: our North Acton site is moving fast 9 weeks to go until the opening of 1 Portal Way, and everything is accelerating. Here's your quick tour of what's happened in the last month. Read More 12 Apr 2026 One Portal Way, Sciopolis North Acton… where? Closer than you think. That was our reaction too. Then we checked the map. Read More Sciopolis Five Things Every Life Sciences Founder Must Get Right - by David Montgomery From breakthrough science to scalable companies Read More 5 Feb 2026 One Portal Way Looking for Labs? Here's 5 pitfalls to avoid Founders often underestimate the hidden costs of spending months on complex lab setups. To help you steer clear of common missteps, here are five pitfalls to watch out for. Read More 25 Feb 2026 News February Update: did you miss us? Here's what we have been up to since the start of the year: build, colour, vented extracts, coffee and tours.. Read More 5 Jan 2026 Sciopolis 2026 is here! 5 things we look forward to As we step into a new year, we can’t help but feel a sense of momentum: here are five things we’re most looking forward to in the year ahead. Read More 5 Nov 2025 One Portal Way, Sciopolis Monthly Update From North Acton to Cambridge to Manchester, find out what the team have been up to, and what is coming up next Read More 28 Nov 2025 London Spinouts: we are building space for you Spinouts were everywhere this November cropping up in reports, events and the press. And we are building space for them! Read More 20 Oct 2025 News University Spinouts ascend as scaleup capital deepens, but is the infrastructure ready? Insights from the recent Beauhurst and Parkwalk report on UK spinouts reveal a striking 44% year-on-year increase in equity investment, underscoring the growing momentum behind frontier innovation Read More 17 Sept 2025 News #1 Reuse first A series exploring the everyday decisions that shape a more sustainable future. From fixing instead of replacing to reusing what already exists, we believe sustainability starts with common sense. Read More 6 Oct 2025 News October - Monthly Update From Strategy to Execution: find out what we've been up to, and what is coming up next Read More 4 Sept 2025 News Scaling Stories: how do you know when to step aside as a founder? Our Executive Chairman discusses the challenges of stepping aside as a strategy for accelerating business growth Read More 8 July 2025 Sciopolis Monthly Update- June As June brought both sunshine and serious conversations, the team been on the move, connecting with innovators, exploring new campuses and diving deep into the future of place-based innovation. Read More 2 June 2025 Sciopolis Our Monthly Update - May 2025 How we built our team, network and pipeline last month Read More 5 May 2025 Sciopolis Our Monthly Update is here - April 2025 We filmed, selected strategic partners, learnt about innovative materials, visited interesting locations and went to the pub. Read what April was all about. Read More 16 Apr 2025 Sciopolis Cleantech solutions for Real Estate? We want to hear from you Do you have a sustainable construction material or product you would like to see adopted? Talk to us! Read More 9 Apr 2025 Sciopolis Record £13.9 billion of R&D funding unveiled to boost innovation Our Chairman Mark Sanders welcomes the announcement in our latest blog. Read More 31 Mar 2025 Sciopolis Our Monthly Update - March 2025 March was a great month for Sciopolis, with events, a major announcement and many community building moments. Read More 19 Mar 2025 Origin, Sciopolis Sciopolis appointed as Development Advisor by The Crown Estate Sciopolis has been appointed to look at the feasibility of activating science and technology innovation at Cambridge Business Park. Read More 11 Nov 2024 Origin, Sciopolis The Crown Estate to breathe new life into Cambridge Business Park Bold proposals to support the UK’s science, innovation and technology ambitions by providing office and lab spaces for start-ups and established businesses. Read More 29 Nov 2023 Sciopolis Sciopolis (sai-op-o-liss) - What's in the name? Hidden away in out-of-sight locations such as university basements, rural company HQ’s... Read More 18 May 2023 Sciopolis British Land To Turbocharge Massive Life Sciences and Innovation Drive REIT Plans 2 Million Square Feet of Development Including Possible Debenhams Makeover Read More

25 Apr 2025 What can we learn from Dubai’s Innovation Hub? We are curious about how other countries approach Innovation Hubs and are interested in learning what can be re-applied here in the UK. As part of our ongoing learning, we will share examples of Innovation Hubs from both the UK and around the world whenever we come across them. The Dubai Innovation Hub, for instance, is a masterclass in developing an ecosystem that integrates work and life seamlessly. Located in the DIFC, we visited it on an early morning this week (hence the lack of humans in the photos), and learned the following. Convenience is King: from pharmacies to hot yoga and dermatology, members have every amenity imaginable on their doorstep, making their place of work blend with lifestyle choices. This is the opposite to many other science parks and buildings, where there is often very little amenity, poor transport connectivity, and hence they can become empty straight after work, as people go elsewhere to find the things they need. It’s important to remember that innovators are “people” and that they sometimes need to buy paracetamol. Prioritisation of social spaces: fine dining from Sexy Fish, and many more, is very close to the work areas, allowing members to quickly and easily unwind with colleagues or entertain clients. Socialising is ingrained in the ‘work culture’ of Dubai, with the ecosystem catering to this need with a variety of dining spots – critically at differing price points. Again, this needs to be an initial consideration in the design of Innovation Hubs rather than an afterthought. The convenience of working from home means that workplaces need to work harder than ever at attracting people through the promise of high-quality face to face interactions, attractive workplace design and great amenity. Entrance experience is key: a standout welcome creates an atmosphere that inspires and sets the tone for what is to come. From architecture (not all Receptions were designed equal …. some are there to attract people in, others to keep people out), to the choice of materials, to art and sound (often underplayed), and even scent. Seeing real people working and having meetings, being able to peek through a glass at an event that is taking place, openness and transparency all contribute to creating a place you want to be in. This subconsciously increases lingering time, and in turn creates opportunities to bump into others. Sustainability that Performs: the building’s credentials are proudly marked throughout the building, including a 24% saving in energy consumption from usage of high efficiency equipment and building envelope performance. Thank you to the team at DFIC Innovation Hub for showing us around! Find out more about @DFIC: https://www.innovationhub.difc.ae Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates

29 Nov 2023 Sciopolis (sai-op-o-liss) - What's in the name? The making of science was rarefied and hardly ever linked to the hustle and bustle of urban dwellings. This view was profoundly changed by the Covid crisis, which almost overnight rebranded Science as an urgent, highly relevant activity which necessitated the convergence of many strands: central and local Government impetus, joined-up talent pools, entrepreneurship, easy access to technology and equipment, laboratory space, and access to capital. Crucially, all of these ingredients required an element of physical proximity and connectivity to jell together in a timely fashion and to generate momentum. Covid made science sexy (demand for STEM courses is higher than it’s ever been) and propelled it from the peripheries to the centre, more specifically to city centres, where virtuous connections are more easily created. While Covid has waned and we have generally returned to normality, it remains clear that doing science in cities is here to stay, because of a number of benefits that make it a compelling choice for researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike. Hence the name we chose for our company, Sciopolis = Sci ence in the metr opolis. Our objective is to make “Science in the City” a success, by facilitating the construction and operationalisation of vibrant tech and science ecosystems. Easier recruitment: Access to top talent is the #1 problem for growing science companies. Aside from the simple fact that cities are exciting places which attract young people to live, work and play, they are also often home to world-class universities, hospitals and research institutions, as well as a diverse pool of skilled professionals with a wide range of expertise. Cities create an obvious centre of gravity where excellent talent can be more easily sourced. Easier collaboration: For the same reasons as above, it is also easier in cities to collaborate with top researchers, engineers, and other specialists, and to tap into a rich network of mentors, advisors, and investors. Cities offer more networking events, conferences, informal gatherings, etc. all of which bring together communities of like-minded people, providing more opportunities to connect and advance ideas. In particular this is most important for early-stage startups who face numerous challenges and uncertainties which - in the absence of a supportive and accessible community - they may struggle to solve by themselves. Easier access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources: Many cities have specialised research centres, state of the art hospitals, and other resources such as training and mentorship programs, that are specifically designed to support scientific research and development, and to accelerate the pace of innovation. The right equipment, at the right time, coupled with the right academic expertise can fast track scientific discovery. All of this is made easier when access between different institutions is facilitated by good transport infrastructure which is typically found in big cities, but also by the support of a landlord who makes the effort to create useful networks for their tenants to access directly. The logistics of access to institutions should not be underestimated. Easier to create stickiness: A vibrant environment with wrap-around support, excellent infrastructure and common amenities serviced by the public transport is critical to support scientific innovation. Nurseries are as vital as labs in the creation of stable scientific ecosystems, and choosing locations where – for example- young lab technicians (typically not the highest paid of professions) can live, work and play without driving long distances is key in creating a stable cluster, and increasing its long term stickiness where companies and people choose to ‘stick’ for the long term. Of course, doing science in metropolitan environments also comes with its own set of challenges and trade-offs. They can be expensive, competitive, and fast-paced places which can sometimes, and somewhat conversely, make it more difficult to attract and retain top talent, secure funding, and navigate complex regulatory environments. However, even taking these challenges into account, Sciopolis firmly believe that the opportunity and benefits of doing science in the city far outweigh the challenges. Ultimately we are absolutely convinced that creating flexible spaces to support the development of science activities in well connected metropolitan locations is a logical and strategic step which forms a key reason for our formation.

5 Nov 2025 Monthly Update Capital alone doesn’t scale Innovation: infrastructure does October brought fresh insights into the UK’s innovation landscape, with the Beauhurst x Parkwalk Advisors Spinout Report 2025 highlighting strong investor confidence in university-led innovation. We are delighted, if somewhat unsurprised, to see the investment market improving. However, capital alone doesn’t scale innovation. Without the right infrastructure, spinouts risk burning through funding on workspace fit-outs in disconnected locations, slowing progress instead of accelerating it. At Sciopolis, we’re working to create that infrastructure every day. Here’s how we did it this month: We deepened Lab supplier relationships at the Lab Innovations event in Birmingham, seeking collaborators, not just vendors, who understand that value goes beyond equipment.. Read more here We explored the future of labs at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s #MoreChemLabs workshop , asking what minimum viable labs look like, and who’s ready to build them. We joined the Innovate Cambridge Summit , where the message was: ideas need capital, but ecosystems need infrastructure. Cambridge is the second most invested innovation hotspot in the world and we need to spread its power to other clusters – like Manchester for example, which we visited this week We stood on the balcony at Old Oak Common , witnessing the scale of HS2 and its potential to supercharge connectivity for our future tenants at #OnePortalWay . We believe you don’t have to build everything everywhere: it’s smarter to connect the dots. We shared our reuse-first approach in our Sensibly Sustainable blog , showing how hyperlocal circularity can be embedded into innovation spaces: simple in theory, harder in practice We celebrated community-led placemaking at North Acton Square where artists and makers are already thriving, and scientists will soon join them at #OnePortalWay . We advanced the AI conversation , from Italian Tech Week to the Ealing AI Conference, exploring what AI infrastructure our tenants will need, which sectors are emerging (is robotics about to have its “ChatGPT moment ” ?) and how we should respond - with excitement, caution.. or both? One Portal Way: as we progress our new innovation hub in North Acton , we’re spending equal time on construction (things going well. Opening in June 2026!) and on building the network and service infrastructure for our tenants that can make a material difference to their scaling. Fancy popping in? If you ever fancy a tour or a nose around, we’re onsite every Tuesday, just get in touch. We have had fantastic feedback to our tours: once you see the scale of what is being built in the area and the innovation potential, the penny really drops. We look forward to seeing you there!

12 May 2026 New Tenant: P.Happi joins 1 Portal Way Second Tenant announced: P.Happi® A pioneering UK women’s health startup is bringing microbiome-based manufacturing to our North Acton Innovation Hub from July 2026 — a different sector to our first tenant, but the same story of science moving from research into scale. We’re delighted to announce P.Happi ® a pioneering UK women’s health startup developing microbiome-based products, as the second company to take up space at our new Innovation Hub at 1 Portal Way, North Acton. P.Happi ® will establish laboratory facilities at 1 Portal Way to scale the production of its patented microbiome-based active ingredient, Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus (B.Y.M. ® 1405) a naturally occurring bacterium at the heart of the company’s consumer health range. The move marks a critical step in P.Happi ® ’s evolution from research-led startup into a manufacturer capable of supporting more women with its intimate health solutions, while remaining embedded in the Imperial College London ecosystem. “P.Happi ® ’s journey is a strong example of how science-led ideas can progress from early research into real-world impact. Chiara founded the company within the Imperial ecosystem, and it’s exciting to see P.Happi® now taking the important step into manufacturing at Sciopolis. This is exactly the kind of transition we aim to support — enabling talented founders to stay connected to Imperial while gaining the space and infrastructure needed to scale responsibly.” Graham Hewson, Head of Incubation & Prototyping Spaces, Imperial College London From lived experience to a manufacturing-ready company P.Happi ® was founded by Dr Chiara Board , a scientist-turned-entrepreneur with a PhD from Imperial College London. The company began from a lived problem rather than a piece of technology: a frustration with the lack of innovation in women’s intimate health, where recurrent issues such as UTIs are too often managed with short-term interventions rather than approaches that support long-term microbiome balance. Founded within the Imperial innovation ecosystem and supported by Imperial Incubator, Imperial Enterprise Lab and the WE Innovate programme, P.Happi ® has since raised backing from leading investors including Mithril Capital, Calm/Storm, Firstminute Capital, Active Partners and SOSV. Its products are now sold at Boots and Pharmacy2U. After amazing reviews, and the company selling out of product, the next chapter is scaling its manufacturing. From its lab at 1 Portal Way, a small team will produce the active ingredient powder that sits at the core of P.Happi ® ’s product range. Producing on site allows the company to scale responsibly, maintain quality, and reduce reliance on a single external manufacturing partner. “You can have great innovation, but if it stays on the bench it never reaches people who can benefit from it. Frustrated by my own health journey, our mission has always been to bring meaningful innovation into women’s health and empower women with solutions they can easily access and use to better support themselves. Manufacturing is the step that turns science into impact. Being able to manufacture at Sciopolis, in a space that fully understands how scientists operate and is backed by Imperial, gives us the confidence to scale production without unnecessary risk or disruption, and to support more women with their intimate health.” Dr Chiara Board — Founder, P.Happi ® Why manufacturing is the missing middle The UK has world-class science, but too often it gets stuck at the bench. Scale-up infrastructure and commercial translation are where things break down, and that’s exactly the gap we are aiming to close. For a company at the production stage, the requirements are practical: cost-effective lab space that fits the margins of a scaling business, shared equipment that reduces capital outlay and a stable home that won’t disappear in twelve months. With Imperial College London behind 1 Portal Way, Sciopolis offers the kind of long-term commitment that matters when you’re housing critical equipment and planning a production run rather than a pilot. As Chiara says: “I can’t afford to move equipment around - there’s always a risk something breaks. Knowing that Imperial is behind this gives me the confidence that the space won’t fold or vacate next year and we have a home to continuously produce and grow. Staying part of that great ecosystem matters.” Part of a growing cluster P.Happi ® ’s arrival places them inside Imperial’s emerging Old Oak Innovation Cluster , part of WestTech London. They join Ki Hydrogen- our first tenant, announced in March- as part of a community of up to 30 science and technology scale-ups that 1 Portal Way is designed to support. The cluster also includes Imperial’s nearby advanced manufacturing site, Grapht Works , a 9.6-acre industrial estate situated 5 minutes away from 1 Portal Way, that is being repurposed for prototyping and pilot-scale manufacturing. The proximity allows tenants to move easily between laboratory and office space at 1 Portal Way and larger production facilities a short walk away. Different sector, same challenge Where Ki Hydrogen is tackling clean energy and P.Happi ® is advancing women’s microbiome health, the underlying challenge they share is the same: getting from research into reliable, repeatable production without leaving London or the network they grew up in. That’s what 1 Portal Way is built for: 55,000 sq ft of fully fitted CL2 laboratories and flexible offices, with shared amenities, a café, and direct connections to Imperial Incubator’s support and network through an on-site Lab Manager. No upfront capital investment, and the stability of a hub developed in partnership with Imperial College London. “P.Happi’s arrival demonstrates the breadth of innovation Sciopolis is designed to support. While operating in a very different sector to our first tenant, the challenge is the same — supporting ambitious science-led businesses as they move from innovation into manufacturing. Sciopolis exists to enable that transition in a stable, cost-effective environment that allows companies to grow without leaving London.” Charlie Mitchell, CEO, Sciopolis More to come: want to join us? We’ll be announcing more tenants in the weeks ahead as we count down to our June opening. If your company is looking for space to grow, check out our available labs and office space in North Acton and please get in touch . To come and have a look, pls contact us to get onto one of our TuesdayTours ABOUT P.HAPPI®: P.Happi® | Microbiome protection for your intimate area

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31 July 2025 One Portal Way, Old Oak - Sciopolis Appointment Imperial to launch new scale-up space for science and technology ventures in partnership with Sciopolis, delivering urgently needed affordable lab space for London Imperial College London is progressing the innovation-led regeneration of Old Oak with the launch of a new scale-up space for science and tech firms that delivers urgently needed affordable lab space for London One Portal Way, Old Oak is being delivered through a partnership of Imperial and Sciopolis, specialists in flexible, ready-to-occupy lab and office space. It has been designed to meet the needs of innovative scale-ups and will open its doors in mid-2026 The new facility is part of Imperial’s Old Oak Innovation Cluster , which brings together commercial spaces for innovation-led, high growth businesses and accommodation for more than 1,500 Imperial students and key workers Over the next decade, Imperial plans to transform its assets within the Old Oak area to create London’s new innovation and advanced manufacturing hub Imperial’s campus is part of the Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area, London’s largest brownfield regeneration area, which is being delivered by OPDC, and at the heart of WestTech London, a globally significant innovation ecosystem that is igniting frontier innovation and cementing the UK’s position as a science superpower. Read the full coverage in The Standard Imperial College London is launching a new scale-up space for science and technology ventures, One Portal Way, Old Oak , helping to alleviate London’s shortage of affordable lab space and enabling rapidly growing businesses to remain in London as they scale. This new facility not only addresses the shortage of affordable specialist lab space in London, which threatens to hold back the growth of the UK’s science and tech sectors, particularly for startups looking to scale. It also creates a distinctive offer which enables direct connection and support from the world’s leading STEMB university, giving emerging businesses an unrivalled opportunity to grow at pace. One Portal Way, Old Oak will reinvent an existing building into 55,000 sq ft of fully fitted lab and office space, ready to occupy by a community of up to 30 scale-ups in mid-2026. The new facility is part of Imperial’s Old Oak Innovation Cluster, which brings together commercial spaces for innovation-led businesses and accommodation for more than 1,500 Imperial undergraduate students, staff and key workers. Imperial is partnering with Sciopolis – specialists in flexible, ready-to-occupy lab and office space – to develop and operate the space. Occupiers will benefit from the support of Imperial Incubator, the university’s home for early-stage lab-based companies, who will provide on-site assistance and facilitate connections to Imperial’s innovation ecosystem. Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial, said : “The UK, and London specifically, is exceptional at discovery science - but we risk becoming a place where great ideas are born, but cannot grow. One of the most urgent challenges is the lack of specialist, affordable lab and grow-on space. Our new innovation facility in Old Oak is a direct response to this challenge, a flexible, ready-to-use space that combines top-tier lab infrastructure with connection to a global university, creative industries, manufacturing capability and exceptional local, national and international transport connections.” Sciopolis CEO, Charlie Mitchell, said: “We know how challenging it is for startups and scaleups to secure suitable and affordable laboratory space. Speed is of the essence, as many ventures are being held back by the lack of grow-on infrastructure, which is why we are partnering with Imperial and other landlords to rapidly convert well-located, unused office and industrial space into innovation hubs with labs, amenities, and support. These spaces are designed to act as catalysts, attracting innovators and quickly building vibrant communities. One Portal Way, Old Oak is a prime example: a building bursting with potential to transform an area and launch a new chapter for Imperial in Old Oak.” Imperial’s One Portal Way, Old Oak will catalyse the transformation of Old Oak, within London’s largest regeneration zone, and play a role in supporting the major development pipeline for the local area which is being led by OPDC with the close involvement of other strategic partners including Ealing Council. In the future, the wider area will benefit from the Old Oak Common Station superhub, which is set to be the UK’s best-connected rail interchange with HS2, the Elizabeth line, Great Western Main Line and Heathrow Services. Imperial’s Old Oak Innovation Cluster is already well connected to central London and the UK via the Elizabeth line, central line and A40, and adjacent to Park Royal, the UK’s largest industrial area which is home to c.1,700 business and supports over 40,000 jobs. One Portal Way is less than 10 minutes from Imperial’s White City Deep Tech Campus. Located at the heart of WestTech London, the creation of One Portal Way, Old Oak ignites Imperial’s plans for the long-term transformation of its assets in the Old Oak area and supports its commitment to make West London the science and technology growth engine for the UK. WestTech London is an emerging innovation ecosystem that will become a globally recognised powerhouse for investment, economic growth and job creation, cementing the UK’s position as a leader in science and technology. WestTech London is bringing together industry, investors, universities, NHS trusts, local authorities, developers and government to fuel innovation and drive global impact. Ealing Council’s Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, Ealing Council’s lead member for decent living incomes, added : “Our borough is at the heart of WestTech London and our role as a national centre for science and technology is growing all the time. Our jobs and skills strategy – which is aligned with the National Industrial Strategy and London Growth Plan - highlights science and innovation as a priority growth sector for the borough, which can deliver thousands more well-paid jobs for residents over the coming years. The plans coming to fruition at One Portal Way will bring new businesses here that will help to grow our economy. We look forward to continuing to our joint working with Imperial and OPDC, establishing Old Oak as London’s new town for frontier innovation.” OPDC’s Chief Executive David Lunts says : “OPDC’s regeneration of Old Oak will create a revitalised urban district for West London, bringing major new investment into the local economy alongside thousands of new jobs, affordable homes and transformed public realm. Old Oak will deliver over 8,000 new and affordable homes, 6 acres of green open space and up to 2m sq ft of workspace." Imperial’s Old Oak Campus includes student accommodation and key worker homes, with 1,500 students and staff currently resident in the area, as well as the 9.6 acre Victoria Industrial Estate, which Imperial is repurposing to provide vital prototyping and advanced manufacturing follow-on space for scaling businesses. Imperial has ambitious plans for its assets in the Old Oak area which will support c. 4 million sq ft of additional development, including the long-term redevelopment of the broader 4.5 acre One Portal Way site. Imperial’s redevelopment of the One Portal Way site will deliver a new green heart for Old Oak, including a major new public garden, retail, amenities and services, alongside new homes across various tenures, including student accommodation, and 300,000 sq ft of flexible workspace. For more information about the scale-up space or to book a tour visit sciopolis.co.uk/oneportalway

17 Sept 2025 #1 Reuse first Sensibly Sustainable #1 : Reuse First Reuse isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t sparkle like innovation and it doesn’t grab headlines. But it’s quietly powerful. At One Portal Way, the reuse story starts with the building itself. What was once a standard office block is now being transformed into an Innovation Hub—not through demolition, but through a meanwhile retrofit. That decision alone is a massive act of sustainability. It means working with the structure that’s already there, extending its life and avoiding the carbon cost of starting from scratch. And that mindset has shaped every decision inside the building too. The desks and furniture left behind weren’t brand new—but they were solid, well-made, and full of potential. It would’ve been easy to start fresh. Order new. Throw the old in the skip and send it away. But we didn’t. Instead, we asked ourselves can we use what’s in front of us? And if not us (there were LOTS of chairs and desks), who else can use it? This approach takes time. Reuse isn’t the quick option. It means thinking about who might need something, reaching out, teeing it up, making yourself available. It means storing things carefully, coordinating repairs and trusting that the effort is worth it. You have to want it. Many of the desks that we already had are now being stored safely while the space is reimagined, and they’ll be repaired and adjusted with some help from the brilliant team at Sagal —ready to return in June 2026, refreshed and fit for purpose. Other things that were left behind in the building have found new homes. Planters and garden chairs have gone to our friends at Republic of Park Royal, on Minerva Road, with lots of other bits and pieces. A giant screen, once the centrepiece of a Microsoft Teams-enabled meeting room and now made unusable by technology obsolescence ( Charlie covered it in a post here ) , was carried (by hand!) by Johnny Brewin to the Foundry bar, where it now lives on in its second act. And, in a slightly more unexpected twist, one of our sinks has been claimed by the Imperial College facilities team, and it’s now going to be used in one of their kitchens. Sometimes reuse is practical. Sometimes it’s poetic. Sometimes it’s just a bit random. But always, it’s rooted in care. At Sciopolis, we believe sustainability starts with common sense. Not what’s trendy, not always the shiny new ball, but what’s necessary. And right now, what’s necessary is a shift from novelty to longevity. So next time you’re planning a space, a project ( or even a meal!) ask yourself: what can I reuse and repurpose? You might find the answer is already in front of you. Interested in updates like this? Follow us on LinkedIn and sign up to our Monthly Newsletter

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Move into fully compliant Cat 2 laboratories. Ready to use, scalable R&D spaces with full services and flexible leasing from Sciopolis. LAB SPACES Ready to use labs, for rapid R&D Cat 2 laboratory space designed for teams who want to start work from day one, with no fit-out delays or hidden costs. Each lab is fully equipped, serviced and compliant, allowing scientists to focus on discovery rather than setup. Check out our 1 Portal Way labs WHY CHOOSE SCIOPOLIS LABS? Immediate occupancy in compliant and flexible labs Access to shared equipment, technical support, talent Predictable monthly pricing with all services included Strategic, well-connected locations Scalable laboratory and office space that grows with you Supportive community and business network LATEST PHOTOS 1/3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Our laboratories meet Containment Level 2 standards, ideal for applied and benchtop research. Each lab includes: Six air changes per hour for safe ventilation Gas and compressed air lines Dedicated three phase power and switchboards Vented extract ductwork for a 1 500 mm fume cupboard Power sockets every metre for flexibility Lab sinks with lab water supply Ceiling outlets for modular island benches To find out more Read our FAQs Every Sciopolis lab includes utilities, maintenance and compliance support in one predictable monthly fee. Shared facilities such as autoclaves, glass washers, ice machines and demineralised water systems reduce capital costs and setup time, helping teams move from setup to research in days rather than months. MANAGED, MOVE-IN READY MODEL COLLABORATIVE SCIENCE ECOSYSTEM Get more than lab space. Shared R&D resources and onsite support staff Access to meeting rooms, community events and activities Introductions to curated service partners: from science supplies to IP advice, marketing etc Collaboration with key University partners, and access to equipment Recruitment Support via talent partners Visibility to investors and industry networks across the UK FLEXIBLE LABORATORY LEASING Our lab spaces scale with your team: From two desks to full laboratory suites Short term, flexible serviced leases for simple onboarding and expansion Ideal for startups, scaleups and institutional projects needing flexibility with quality research infrastructure NEXT STEPS Enquire today : we have availability for laboratory space Visit our labs at 1 Portal Way, North Acton Read our FAQs to see how we manage the full workspace experience.

10 June 2025 Feasibility Study: designing the Heart of Innovation in Hammersmith & Fulham The new Hammersmith Civic Campus is already turning heads— the distinctive RHSP design, bathed in summer light, is a confident, colourful development that reflects an equally bold vision. As the borough’s leader Stephen Cowan put it during our project briefing: “You decide every day if you want to be the most miserable or the best version of yourself. Working in a place like this inspires you to be creative, to bring energy, to be the most innovative version of yourself.” That’s exactly the kind of environment we aim to help create. With Upstream London, Phase 2 of its Industrial Strategy , Hammersmith & Fulham Council is building on the success of the White City Innovation District – its joint collaboration with Imperial College London. The ambition is to extend its STEM³ innovation formula—science, technology, engineering, maths, medicine, and media—across the entire borough. Creating an “Innovation Borough” is no small feat. It demands a clear-eyed understanding of local strengths and gaps, thoughtful integration of existing assets, and the creation of new infrastructure that complements rather than duplicates. Most importantly, it requires a central place—a visible, vibrant hub where this vision can come to life. That’s where Sciopolis comes in. We’ve been commissioned by Hammersmith & Fulham Council to deliver a Feasibility Study exploring what the “innovation heart” of the Civic Campus could and should be. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be working closely with Councillor Cowan and his team to shape a space that reflects the borough’s ambition and supports its innovation ecosystem. What We are Exploring As with all our feasibility work, we’re focusing on two key dimensions: · The Space: What should the physical environment look and feel like? What kinds of behaviours and interactions should it encourage? How can design support collaboration, creativity, and serendipity? · The Mission and Ecosystem: Who will use this space—and why? How do we attract the right mix of people, organisations, and ideas? What makes this hub distinct, and how does it connect to other local innovation assets? We’ll be mapping the borough’s capabilities, speaking with stakeholders, and identifying emerging needs. Our goal is to propose a space that is inclusive, future-facing, and deeply embedded in the local innovation narrative. Let’s Build This Together This is the kind of project we love: ambitious, collaborative, and rooted in place. But before we start designing solutions, we want to hear from you. 📣 Are you based in Hammersmith & Fulham? Do you work in science, tech, media, or innovation and have ideas about how the Civic Campus could support your work or your community? Are you interested in taking space and being part of this ecosystem? 👉 We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a message and help shape the future of innovation in your borough. 👉Read more about Upstream London: Hammersmith & Fulham’s Industrial Strategy