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16 July 2025 UK startups: brilliant at the baby stage, but what about adolescence? Today’s Life Sciences Sector Plan from the UK government is a bold step toward scaling innovation and transforming the NHS. We’ve long been world-class at nurturing early-stage science: these “babies” emerge in great numbers from our top universities—clever, dynamic spinouts that institutions are producing in ever greater and more refined numbers. But the real challenge, every parent will know, comes with adolescence. Once the highly nurtured babies are out of the incubator, where everything was provided, the growing teenagers now need more independence. They want to close the door, stop sharing, protect and build their ideas. But they still need support—plenty of it. This is where the UK’s growth opportunity lies: helping these ventures mature into impactful companies. You don’t jump straight from primary school (university incubator) to university (lab-enabled FRI leases with long commitments in great but expensive buildings). At Sciopolis, we specialise in that critical adolescent phase of startup growth. Our spaces are designed not just for ideation, but for assisted acceleration , where startups evolve into sector-shaping companies. They’re open, ready-to-occupy, cost-effective and deeply connected to universities and collaborative institutions. Crucially, they come with links to business-building contacts that help science companies not just build their R&D, but—concurrently—learn to build a business. We want to build more of these spaces, and fast. To hit the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030 target set by this plan, we can’t rely on new builds alone. We need to refurbish and rapidly activate existing spaces. This is a race we could easily lose to lengthy planning and lofty ambitions. The spaces we need exist today—we just need to make them science-ready, fast. Two more things we’re excited about in the Government Plan: 🔍 The commitment to unlocking NHS data. With up to £600M invested in building a world-leading health data system, the potential for breakthroughs in diagnostics and treatment is immense. We’ve heard it time and again at conferences: the UK’s uniquely unified health system offers a data advantage few countries can match. Yet we’ve struggled to turn that potential into tangible progress. One thing that gives us hope is watching Imperial’s new Schools of Convergence Science bring together health, tech, and AI to drive this transformation. No better place for convergence. 🏭 The renewed focus on manufacturing. In today’s volatile geopolitical environment, no country can rely solely on traditional friendships. The global trend is clear: rebuild and reshore supply chains. The UK has a real opportunity to lead here—by enabling science-based companies to scale not just their ideas, but their production, close to home. The UK has the science. It has the talent. Now it needs the infrastructure and urgency to match. Let’s not just aim to be first in Europe by 2030, let’s build like we mean it. Find out more about how Sciopolis supports the Government’s Vision Read the Government Life Sciences Sector Plan 2025

19 Mar 2025 Sciopolis appointed as Development Advisor by The Crown Estate Sciopolis has been appointed by The Crown Estate to explore opportunities for new start-up, lab, amenity and events space at Cambridge Business Park, North Cambridge. This will form part of the transformation of Cambridge Business Park to become a gateway to a broader innovation district in the area, combining local social impact with national, mission-led innovation. Sciopolis is now working with The Crown Estate to conduct feasibility studies to reposition existing buildings as an Innovation Hub. This could provide space for early-stage businesses, researchers, academics, industry partners and the wider community to locate and collaborate. Together, the organisations will explore how this Innovation Hub might contribute to the local area, and how they can support growing science and technology sectors, such as Cleantech. Sciopolis was appointed as a Development Adviser for this phase of the project based on its extensive experience in developing innovation hubs and for its focus on establishing effective ecosystems to help tenants scale and grow. The company partners with landlords, universities and local government to either convert existing sites or create new ones. Its mission is to build a network of such hubs across strategic locations in the country, providing much-needed infrastructure to help drive the Government’s Science Superpower mission. Sciopolis is expected to support the development of the site and to operate it, as well as initiate ecosystem-building activities at Cambridge Business Park. Mark Sanders, Chairman of Sciopolis, said: “We are proud to be advising The Crown Estate on creating not just a building, but the start of a long-lasting ecosystem. Working for a purpose driven organisation with a long-term focus is a great privilege and we know that this work has particular significance in The Crown Estate’s ambitious vision for Cambridge Business Park.” Charlie Mitchell, CEO of Sciopolis, added: “We never start from the building; we start from understanding what science and technology innovators need, and build for them. Cambridge has no shortage of talent and ideas, and the city is on the ramp up to boost innovation, so it needs infrastructure to match. This means more labs and more space to converge great minds through open design, thoughtful amenities and a relentless focus on collaboration. Cambridge Business Park is the ideal place for a new hub, and we are laying the groundwork for it to become a success story.” Click here to see the proposal under consultation

31 Mar 2025 Our Monthly Update - March 2025 It's nearly April, and just as the transition from winter to spring brings about significant changes in nature, our business has experienced a similar transformation this month. March has brought us a variety of opportunities and has allowed us to explore new locations, meet new people, and seize new opportunities. We started at the HS2 “From Trains to Cranes” event, where we heard some positive updates on HS2 getting back on track, and what effect it is already having- and is expected to have- on the Old Oak area (North Acton, West London). This is arguably London’s most exciting development, and Sciopolis was glad to be mentioned by Alice Sewell, Investment Director at Imperial, in regard to our future involvement in the area. More on this soon. HS2 Event: From Trains to Cranes, in Old Oak (North Acton) We were finally able to announce our exciting appointment as Development Advisors to The Crown estate on the Origin’s Pilot project at Cambridge Business Park. Whilst in the feasibility stage of the project, we are looking forward to exploring how this new Innovation Hub could reposition the area and be a catalyst for a brand new Cleantech community in Cambridge North. Read more here . CGI of Origin building, Cambridge Business Park The Bisnow UK Life Sciences Real Estate Conference in London gave us an interesting update on labs (getting more efficient and requiring less space, getting more automated, but there’s still not enough of them). Our team also attended the Climate Challenge 2025 Awards in Cambridge with CISL (Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership) where we caught a glimpse of the brilliance of the Cambridge ecosystem, and the vast array of climate solutions that are coming out of it. Our Chairman Mark Sanders reacted to the news that UK Life Sciences are missing out on £15bn a year to global competitors. This is concerning news, and we believe that the government should invest on the right infrastructure to retain innovators, increasing their chances to attract investment, develop their ideas and make it through their commercialisation journey. You can read Mark's views here And finally we spent time doing what we like best: connecting people with solutions that will advance their discovery and growth. And no better place for that than the Park Royal Design District, a hidden gem 5 mins away from North Acton's tube station, where a community of artists and makers, and a bunch of scientists are coming together in a very organic way. It was great to introduce some friends from nearby White City Innovation District to Johnny Brewin, knowing he will absorb them into the fabric of this community in no time. Johnny Brewin at the Park Royal Design District (North Acton) More exciting developments in April, watch this space and follow Sciopolis on LinkedIn for more updates Follow us on LinkedIn

16 Apr 2025 Cleantech solutions for Real Estate? We want to hear from you Cleantech solutions can reduce the carbon impact of our buildings and provide a better environment for our future tenants. Because we are genuine champions of innovation, sustainability and the circular economy, and we like to support early stage innovative companies, we have been talking to a number of such clever companies over the last 18 months, figuring out whether and how we could implement some of their ideas across our future sites (note: we are currently working on projects in Cambridge and London). This has culminated in us launching the Sciopolis Cleantech Commission, which brings together innovative companies in this space who are keen for their technologies to have the opportunity to feature in future buildings we develop. Here are a small selection of the companies we have been talking to. Over a year ago, we visited Blast Studio, based at The Republic of Park Royal (Old Oak) who transforms coffee cup waste into a durable, fire-resistant material. By repurposing 80% discarded coffee cups with 20% natural binder, they create a fully recyclable material which can be used to create versatile and durable panels - perfect for wall paneling, cladding, and furniture making- as well as original and sturdy furniture pieces, like their signature lampshade. More recently, we have been talking to BioTwin, who create high-performance, sustainable construction solutions. Their hemp-based BioStuds are a “steel stud alternatives” with a 28% lower carbon footprint than standard steel studs. By switching to BioStuds, developers can meet new carbon regulations, cut embodied emissions, and future-proof their buildings with next-gen sustainable materials. We’ve also been exploring sound insulating panels in carbon negative material with Carbon Cell. On a mission to replace plastic foam, this clever company has created a lightweight, strong, insulative foam made of biochar, that acts as a carbon sink, sequestering carbon for thousands of years, making it a carbon-negative solution. Claire Trant at Untap Health has developed an innovative technology that analyses wastewater to detect the presence of pathogens in real-time, allowing them to identify potential health threats (in an office, for instance) before symptoms appear in individuals. This allows building management to implement small actions to prevent transmission including increased ventilation, seating arrangements, surface cleaning, and handwashing campaigns. This is just a small subset of the companies we are in touch with, whose solutions we are considering implementing across our sites. The idea will be to develop pilot implementations in our building of some of these new technologies, which can then be used as showcases to a wider audience, as part of our tenant engagement programme. The Sciopolis Cleantech Commission or open for companies to nominate themselves and we are particularly interested in construction materials, energy solutions and circular economy products. if you have a product or solution that you would like to discuss with us please get in touch at info@sciopolis.co.uk

23 May 2025 University spinouts are struggling, and here's why. The UK government has been clear: Universities are crucial for scientific innovation. Academics are expected to commercialise their research through spinouts, turning ideas into companies that solve real-world problems. But while the expectation is high, the support is lacking. Spinouts need money to get off the ground. The Government’s £40m proof-of-concept fund was supposed to help, but demand has been overwhelming. According to an article this week by City AM, the first £9m round had 2,750 applicants—far more than the funding could handle. That means thousands of potential startups may never make it past the first hurdle. But even when spinouts do secure funding, there’s another issue: where do they go next? Kate Carlisle from Royal Society of Chemistry presented the spinouts ideal journey at London Lab Live Early-stage science companies need space, flexible labs and business support to grow into something real. They also need for these resources and facilities to be well integrated into their development journey, as “upping sticks” to find affordable lab space elsewhere, when it’s not provided close to their university ecosystem, can sever precious links and lose specialised expertise that has taken time and effort to build, When spinouts exceed incubators capacity and don't find suitable lab space in their ecosystem, they are forced to move elsewhere, which breaks their flow. That’s where Sciopolis' scaling hubs approach and campaigns like # MoreChemLabs spearheaded by the Royal Society of Chemistry come in. Having access to affordable, well-equipped labs and facilities near universities, with supportive ecosystems and room to grow can make the difference between success and failure for university spinouts. Kate Carlisle from the Royal Society of Chemistry made the argument well in her presentation at the London Lab Live event last week (see slide below) and we couldn’t agree more: think ecosystem, not just infrastructure. If the UK wants to stay ahead in scientific innovation and be a catalyst for companies that will change the world, it must do more than just encourage spinouts—it must support them properly, with funding, space, and partnerships. Spinouts need more affordable, ready-to-occupy, university-adjacent labs they can move into after leaving incubators. This allows them to stay rooted in the ecosystems that nurtured them, avoiding disruptive and costly relocations. Otherwise, we risk losing out on world-changing discoveries before they even get started. Click here for more blogs Follow us on LinkedIn

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3 Apr 2025 The Times: Universities slash equity stakes in tech spinouts Last week, The Times reported that the average stake taken by universities in tech spinout ventures dropped to 16.1 per cent, a ten-year low, having been as high as 24 per cent in 2019 – based on a study commissioned by The Royal Academy of Engineering. I was very encouraged to see this statistic as I have, first hand, seen the tension that comes when a business wants to spin out from a university environment and the university wants to take a significant equity stake. Where businesses can be formed with relatively little capital and can be inspired by concepts that do not need access to significant physical assets to prove them then it doesn’t seem reasonable for universities to take significant stakes in the spin out. However, it seems entirely reasonable that universities should be rewarded appropriately for creating the environment for an idea to become a business and for enabling and supporting the early stages along with providing access to academic insight and supervision. I expect that a more proportionate approach will lead to more businesses being established, as the risk / reward trade off for founders who decide to take the leap to create a business is more favourable to them and I also suspect that such moves will encourage founders to look to the university to help (and therefore they will take a stake) rather than seeking to avoid it. In the long run, I believe this trend will lead to more innovation, entrepreneurship and therefore, one could argue, greater total returns for the university sector. Universities have a key role to play in nurturing and promoting innovation and translation into impact and this modernisation of the equity position they take in spin outs is, I believe, a positive move for all. Read The Times article here Follow us on LinkedIn

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

8 July 2025 Monthly Update- June The Sciopolis team has been on the move, connecting with innovators, exploring new campuses and diving deep into the future of place-based innovation. Here’s what we’ve been up to this month. Exploring Cambridge North with Zara and Charlie This month, we took part in Cambridge Wide Open Week, giving our new Head of Operations, Zara Davidian, a proper introduction to the Cambridge innovation ecosystem. From The Glasshouse to St John’s Innovation Centre, Allia, and the Maxwell Centre, the day was packed with insights and useful encounters. It was a reminder of how efficient and energising this ecosystem can be. We wrapped up with an Aperol Spritz at the o2h Group garden party. Meanwhile Charlie went to visit the new Co-Laboratories space at Niab to meet with Laura Grimwood . Together with Brydell she has created some great space for growing science companies. Clearly the model is working as their current spaces are almost full and they are working to renovate more of it. Cleantech in Canary Wharf In Canary Wharf at KPMG’s offices for the Cleantech Venture Day during London Climate Action Week, we saw founders pitch for seed funding in a tough market. What stood out? More women at the helm : a welcome shift. Second-time founders sharing honest lessons from past ventures. Diverse innovation : from algae-based coatings to carbon-capturing cement. Duplication dilemmas : could merging similar ventures accelerate progress? Energy storage dominated discussions, with AI-driven demand volatility a hot topic. Ruthless Collaboration in Old Oak (North Acton) In Old Oak, we met with Tom and Will from Creative Wick and Johnny from The Republic of Park Royal to talk about community ownership and the power of hyperlocal media. The takeaway? There’s no app for placemaking. It takes time, trust, and a willingness to learn from those who’ve done it before. As ever, we’re here for the ruthless collaboration . Universities & the Industrial Strategy The Government’s new Industrial Strategy 2025 hit home for us. Universities aren’t just part of the innovation system—they are the system. From spinouts to skills, they’re the connective tissue between discovery and deployment. We’ve seen it firsthand at White City Innovation District with Imperial College London. As Patrick Vallance put it: not every region contributes equally. Prioritisation isn’t exclusion, it’s strategy. 📖 Read the full strategy The Funding Gap: Still Real At the Creating a Superpower Conference , the message was clear: the UK is great at inventing but struggles to scale. Key themes included: The need to prioritise high-performing ecosystems like Oxford and Cambridge (“we’d me mad not to” said sir Patrick Vallance) A shortage of commercialisation talent and an opportunity to attract it back from the US if we can solve our VISA and taxation issues. Lessons from Paris, New York, and Kendall Square on scaling innovation fearlessly were really inspiring: what stood out was “conviction and authenticity” Cat wrote about it in detail in her post here Riverside Innovation at ARC West London We enjoyed a visit to our friends at the ARC West London Refinery —a stunning example of how science, technology, and urban life can coexist beautifully. As Councillor Stephen Cowan reminded us, “we should never underestimate the power of beauty in driving innovation.” Looking Ahead: Civic Campus in West London At the start of the month, we were delighted to announce that Sciopolis has been appointed to lead a feasibility study for a new innovation initiative at Civic Campus in Hammersmith & Fulham , in partnership with Upstream London. Over six intensive weeks, we immersed ourselves in exploring solutions for this emerging place—grounded in local ambition, community insight, and strategic potential. While the findings are currently under discussion and we can’t share details just yet, we thoroughly enjoyed the process and are optimistic about what lies ahead. 🔗 Read more about the project here Follow us on Linkedin for more updates

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+44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk sciopolis GET IN TOUCH Are you a landlord, university or local authority looking to create Innovation Hubs in one of your buildings? Or a science and technology business looking for inspiring and ready to occupy lab and office space in London and Cambridge? CONTACT OUR TEAM Charlie Mitchell Founder & CEO Adam Kelliher Founder & NED Mark Sanders Founder & Chairman Caterina Rigoni Marketing & Ecosystem Lee Harle Founder & NED Zara Davidian Operations