5 May 2025 Our Monthly Update is here - April 2025 Despite Easter with all its chocolate and mini breaks, April has been a dynamic month for Sciopolis, marked by exciting developments that we hope to announce in the very near future. Our commitment to supporting early-stage science and technology ventures continues to drive our efforts and conversations, whether they are about sustainable construction materials or how to build ecosystems around our future sites. Key Highlights : 1. Creation of Innovation Hubs We are accelerating work on a major project in West London which we hope to announce very soon, and started filming around the area, as our previous experience taught us that “video says it better”. If you can see it you can, more easily, believe it. A nascent ecosystem requires some imagination, and capturing the key places and characters from the start – and then following them overtime – is what creates substantiation. Filming with an old friend - Panji Kaonga from Fabulr Studios The Origin project in Cambridge with The Crown Estate continues to move forward positively, with the BBC giving labs and farms coverage within the same sentence, for possibly the very first time. This month we have been appointed to conduct another Feasibility Study on a building in West London which we hope to announce soon. We discussed this in our most popular blog this year ( Can your building be turned into an Innovation Hub? ) and explained what we look at when ascertaining if a building or an area is suitable to host science and technology ventures. We also talked about how much we enjoy immersing ourselves in these projects and assessing them both from a real estate and ecosystem potential perspective. 2. Building Strategic partnerships We have been busy talking to old friends and selecting new partners to join our network of service specialists. These partnerships are crucial to ensure we can offer our members the resources they need, from science support to funding and talent, marketing and legal services. At the moment we are particularly focused on Sustainable & Cleantech solutions and figuring out how to use them across our sites. We covered this topic in our blog this month , where we launched our Sciopolis Cleantech Commission and invited innovative companies to get in touch with their ideas . We are actively engaging with makers and artisans in the Park Royal Design District to re-use materials, implement solutions and identify opportunities to pilot technologies: our friends at Blast Studio came in to show us their recycled-coffee-cups panels which would look great in a coffee area! We visited eXmoor Pharma and were very impressed with their setup and ventilation system, as we explore the need for more GMP Manufacturing in the UK. On this point, it’s worth highlighting the interesting GMP Facilities report from Constructing Science this month, which identifies a gap in the market for facilities dedicated to the production of clinical drug trials and personalised medicine. 3. Community Engagement We participated in several industry conferences and explored other Innovation Hubs to learn form their experience. Among our many discoveries, we discussed the importance of both pubs (Park Royal) & pharmacies (Dubai ) in the creation of a good ecosystem. This may be helpful for you to know as you emerge from the Bank Holiday: you were not at the pub, you were busy building an ecosystem! As we move into May, our focus remains on expanding our network, building strategic partnerships and supporting our community of innovators. Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this journey of growth and innovation! Follow us on LinkedIn

Sciopolis designs, builds and operates Innovation Hubs across the UK, creating ready labs, vibrant communities and partnerships that help science ventures grow. Creating remarkable spaces where innovation thrives Sciopolis builds and operates Innovation Hubs across the UK, places where early-stage science and technology ventures can start, grow and collaborate. We partner with landlords, universities and local authorities to design and deliver flexible, affordable and ready-to-occupy laboratories and offices that bring research and enterprise together. Imperial College London is a Sciopolis Shareholder, providing a direct link to a world class university network, research and talent. ABOUT US WHAT MAKES SCIOPOLIS DIFFERENT We start from the tenants, not the building. We know what early-stage science and technology innovators need and we build for them. This approach drives occupancy and retention. 50/50 Model – Space and  Support Speed of  Delivery Buildings are only half the story. The other half is the helpful connections we create for innovators inside our hubs. We can turn existing properties into functioning science and technology hubs within 12 months. Integrated  Management Ecosystem focus We provide an end-to end solution covering fitout, operations, compliance and programme delivery. We actively connect our tenants to universities, service partners and helpful networks OUR PARTNERS NETWORK Our partners range universities, industry experts and business service providers, ensuring tenants receive the support they need to grow - while partners gain lasting value from being part of the ecosystem. For Ventures This means access to business services in legal, IP, finance, recruitment, marketing and technical expertise as well as direct links to universities, investors and industry leaders. Events, mentoring and networking opportunities further accelerate growth and collaboration. For Partners and Mentors Joining the Sciopolis network offers early access to high‑growth ventures, future deal flow and the chance to shape regeneration projects. It embeds their expertise and services at the heart of thriving clusters, creating both impact and opportunity. Want to become part of our trusted Partners Network? Find Out More OUR TEAM Sciopolis was founded by a team with deep experience in science real estate and venture building. Charlie Mitchell, CEO 20 years executing major projects in the oil and gas sector before leading the development, building, fit-out and operations at ScaleSpace, a life science hub in west London, in partnership with Imperial College. A proven record of implementing complex projects at speed. Adam Kelliher, Co-Founder A seasoned life-science entrepreneur with more than 20 years experience in the sector. Took two companies from inception to exit and IPO, an experienced CEO of both public and private companies. He is a partner in the Venture Builder, Alkamis. Mark Sanders, Chairman 25 years’ experience in building businesses, Mark was most recently Executive Chairman of Scale Space. Prior to that, Mark worked with the UK’s leading digital venture builder, Blenheim Chalcot, and was CEO of TDX Group, taking it through to an eventual sale in 2014. Caterina Rigoni, Ecosystem With 25 years of marketing experience, Cat most recently served as Director of Marketing at Scale Space and assisted Imperial College London and the White City Innovation District. Expert at brand building, partnerships and ecosystem creation. Lee Harle, Co-Founder >25 years experience of building businesses and joint-ventures in consumer goods, technology and life-science industries, including deal-making for multinational companies. Deep experience in both emerging & developed economies. He is a partner in the Venture Builder Alkamis. Zara Davidian, Operations Zara has spent 21 years at Imperial working in various commercial roles. She has led strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Skilled in business planning and project delivery, she has a collaborative leadership style.

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

30 Mar 2026 First Tenant announced: Ki 13 Welcoming Ki 13 (Previously known as Ki Hydrogen) to Base One A UK cleantech startup with breakthrough green hydrogen technology is set to call our North Acton Innovation Hub home from June 2026. This is what we built 1 Portal Way for. 1,500 SQ FT LAB & OFFICE June 2026 OPENING 55,000 SQ FT TOTAL HUB 24 FITTED LABS AVAILABLE We’re really pleased to announce that Ki 13 — one of the UK’s most promising cleantech startups — will be the first company to take up space at our new Innovation Hub at Base One, North Acton, ahead of our June 2026 opening. Ki 13 will occupy 1,500 sq ft of laboratory and office space, giving their team the room and infrastructure to progress into an engineering scale-up phase — all while staying connected to the Imperial College London ecosystem they grew up in. From a single bench to a fully fitted lab Ki 13’s journey is the kind of story that Base One is designed to support and extend. The company originated within Imperial’s innovation ecosystem, beginning with a single bench at Imperial Incubator in White City. They then moved into dedicated lab space before being selected for the inaugural cohort of EarthScale — the Imperial-led programme supporting pioneering climate tech ventures advancing from prototype to commercial manufacturing — as well as Imperial Undaunted’ s accelerator. Their arrival at Base One is the next chapter: a purpose-built hub where they can scale their technology without leaving the network that has supported them. “Sciopolis offers exactly the kind of environment we need as we progress into our engineering scale-up phase. Remaining within the Imperial and WestTech London ecosystem — while gaining the space, capability and flexibility to scale our technology — is a major advantage. We’re excited to grow here in Old Oak and to contribute to this emerging innovation cluster.” — Koji Muto — Co-founder & CEO, Ki 13 Technology that matters Ki 13 is tackling one of green hydrogen’s most stubborn problems: the enormous amount of energy required to produce it. Green hydrogen is one of the most promising clean fuels on the planet, but it takes a huge amount of electricity to make, which has always kept costs high. Ki 13 has found a smarter way. Instead of using electricity alone, their process combines it with waste biomass: things like leftover wood, straw, and agricultural residues that would otherwise go to waste. The result is green hydrogen produced at a fraction of the usual energy cost. As a bonus, the process also captures biogenic CO₂, itself a valuable ingredient in sustainable aviation fuel and green methanol. So one process, two useful outputs, and a much more viable path to clean industry. Part of a growing cluster Ki 13 ’s arrival at Base One places them at the heart of Imperial’s emerging Old Oak Innovation Cluster. They’ll be neighbours with companies including Solena Materials , based at Imperial’s nearby advanced manufacturing site, Grapht Works. “We’re delighted to see Ki 13 continue to grow. They started with a single bench at Imperial Incubator and then moved into their own dedicated lab space. Now we are looking forward to partnering with Sciopolis at 1 Portal Way and to working with Ki 13 again. Their journey shows exactly what WestTech London is designed to deliver: a place where a startup can launch easily, expand within a supportive community and begin pilot manufacturing locally.” Graham Hewson — Head of Incubation & Prototyping Spaces, Imperial College London Setting the scene for what's to come London has a well-documented shortage of affordable, ready-to-occupy laboratory space. Too many companies at a critical stage in their growth are priced out of the capital just as they’re hitting their stride. Base One exists to change that: offering cost-effective, fully fitted CL2 laboratories and flexible offices, with no upfront capital investment required, embedded in an exciting, university-linked ecosystem. “Ki 13's arrival sets the tone for what Sciopolis stands for: bringing together companies tackling the world’s most urgent challenges, and giving them the space, infrastructure and community support they need to scale and begin manufacturing in London.” — Charlie Mitchell — CEO, Sciopolis Ki 13 is the first member of our community, and it’s a lovely first. We’ll be announcing more tenants in the months ahead as we count down to our June opening. If your company is looking for space to grow, we’d love to talk. Discover our lab and office availabilty Download our Brochure ABOUT KI 13: ki-13.com →

17 Feb 2026 Not all labs Are "Chemistry Labs": but what is a chemistry lab? Over the last few months, thanks to the great work of the Royal Society of Chemistry and their #morechemlabs campaign, we’ve been digging deep into a surprisingly difficult question: what exactly does a chemistry founder need from a lab? Everyone talks about “lab space” for innovators, but almost no one talks about chemistry-ready lab space. And that distinction matters. Many of the “labs” marketed to early-stage founders simply aren’t suitable for real chemistry. They’re biology-optimised, infrastructure light and they rarely have externally vented extract to support a fume cupboard. They look like labs, but they often cannot safely support the workflows chemistry founders actually rely on. We’re trying to take a different approach. At Base One in North Acto n we’ve built 24 new labs intended to support a wide range of disciplines: biotech, cleantech, materials, chemistry and more. Every one of our labs includes an externally vented extraction duct from day one. This ducting is capable of supporting at least one 1500 mm externally vented fume cupboard. Not a benchtop accessory. Not a recirculating cabinet. A real chemistry fume cupboard, the bare minimum (we think! But please tell us otherwise) for anyone working with solvents, reagents, exothermic reactions or the everyday realities of synthetic chemistry. We’ve learned that this level of infrastructure is surprisingly rare . Many of the new commercial lab buildings and science coworking spaces simply weren’t built for it. Retrofitting is expensive. Duct runs are complex. Landlords don’t love the disruption. As a result, chemistry founders are pushed into spaces that look like labs but they often aren’t capable of supporting the work required to build real, defensible IP. We want to change that and remove the friction that slows early-stage innovators. At Base One, there’s still time to accommodate what chemistry founders consider essential : if you tell us what you need, we can hopefully factor it in. This means: no retrofitting costs, no extraction approvals, no “maybe in six months. If you’re a chemistry founder, please get in touch: tell us what “chemistry ready” means for you, so we can build it. Base One labs here.

20 Oct 2025 University Spinouts ascend as scaleup capital deepens, but is the infrastructure ready? Two recent developments caught our attention last week: Parkwalk and Beauhurst’s Report on investment trends for UK spinouts in 2025 , and the British Business Bank’s £250m investment into scaleups . In a year where many sectors treaded cautiously, university spinouts surged ahead. Beauhurst’s latest report reveals that equity investment into UK spinouts hit £3.35 billion, up 40% from 2023, with biotech, AI, and quantum technologies leading the charge. Flagship deals like Autolus (£436m) and Bicycle Therapeutics (£435m) show that UK science is not just inventive, it’s investable. Parkwalk call for continued efforts to attract capital to support spinouts to realise the UK’s potential. Adding fuel to the fire, the British Business Bank invested £250 million in 33 tech and life sciences scaleups, over half of which are university spinouts. These companies have collectively raised over £2 billion, and the Bank has now lifted its investment ceiling from £15m to £60m per company, an unprecedented move to support scaleup businesses further into their development. The resurgence of scaleup capital is genuinely encouraging and it’s especially positive to see it flowing toward university spinouts. There’s unanimous recognition that the UK’s global edge in innovation stems largely from the strength of its universities, so it makes complete sense that capital should stay close to these institutions and help capture and scale their output. But capital alone won’t deliver impact. As innovation speeds up, the need for appropriate, immediately available infrastructure becomes critical. Without it, companies risk burning precious funding on workspace fit-outs in isolated locations, far from clusters and support. Sciopolis is designed to prevent that. We’re building spaces that are: Linked to universities , enabling proximity to talent and research Conveniently located in emerging, well connected innovation districts like One Portal Way Affordable and ready to move in , so companies can scale without delay We’re committed to ensuring that spinouts and scaleups have the physical platforms they need to deploy innovation quickly, sustainably and in the right environment. Sciopolis will soon open its first site in London Whether you're a spinout looking for your first lab or a scaleup ready to grow, in sectors spanning Technology, AI, Life Sciences, Cleantech - Sciopolis offer ready-to-occupy lab and office spaces, strategic business connections and curated support services, designed to help you thrive. We work in close partnership with universities and, in addition to providing inspiring and cost effective workspaces, we connect our tenants to the academic expertise, specialist equipment and collaborative opportunities that can help science and tech ventures move from idea to impact. 📍 Coming soon: One Portal Way, North Acton Developed in partnership with Imperial College London, our newest site – opening in June 2026- will offer flexible space and tailored support for ambitious ventures in the heart of WestTech London. Find out more about OnePortalWay here

11 Nov 2024 The Crown Estate to breathe new life into Cambridge Business Park

10 May 2026 April 2026 Update: final sprint! As we speed towards opening the building in a month or so, many of you have asked us to keep you posted on progress. So here's what's been happening. The team is coming together Amy Bush joined us as General Manager, after years at I-HUB on the White City Campus nurturing and growing a great community there. Sandamal (Sandy) Dissanayake also started as our Lab Manager: working with Imperial Incubator, she will shape how our labs function day-to-day for the scientists using them. It's increasingly looking like a female-strong team at Base One Construction is progressing at a furious pace Construction is never without its challenges, but the past few months have been a strong example of what good partnership looks like in practice: solving problems quickly and keeping momentum high. Completion in June is close now, and we're starting to see more of the building's personality emerge, from the evolving reception space to the bold exterior that reflects the energy of the future community inside. The next few weeks will see us finalise labs and offices and bring the reception to life. We can't wait. Old Oak: a cluster coming to life The launch of Grapht Works at Imperial College London's Old Oak cluster (5 minutes from us) is bringing together an impressive group of companies working across materials, energy and advanced manufacturing. We're proud that 1 Portal Way will not just sit adjacent to this community but work closely with it, creating a "R&D to plant in 5 minutes" offering that's so unique in London. A growing, curious community meets on Tuesdays Our Tuesday Tours have been busier and more interesting than ever. This month we've brought together mixed groups of founders, researchers, universities and future tenants — often combining visits to both Base One and the neighbouring Grapht Works site. The result has been engaged, cross-disciplinary, cross-university conversations (and good step counts for everyone). From professors at the forefront of convergence science to founders just beginning their journey, the level of curiosity and urgency is unmistakable. This has been one of the most rewarding aspects of our last few weeks. The sun is shining on Base One As someone put it: "the weather has been really playing ball with you guys." With brighter days, North Acton artist David Samuel was able to complete the exterior of the building in record time, and the scaffolding has come off. The exterior is revealing its full palette, bringing colour and identity to the site — a small preview of the vibrant, slightly rebellious and deeply connected community we're building inside. Finalists at the CN Awards We're finalists in several categories: Best Developer, Best Retrofit & Reuse, Innovative Workspace Design and Project of the Year. Bringing home one of these in the same month we open would be quite something. Check out CN Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters 2026 shortlist Want to join us? If you are looking for cost-effective lab and office space in London, look no further: Base One If you would like to join one of our TuesdayTours, pls get in touch If you would like to partner with us to support innovators, just join our community BASE ONE

12 Apr 2026 North Acton… where? Closer than you think. Ask most people to name London's innovation hotspots and they'll say the same things: Shoreditch, King's Cross, White City. These are great locations. They're also well-established, which means that the space, cost and flexibility you actually need can sometimes be hard to find. Base One (previously known as 1 Portal Way) in North Acton is something different. It sits at the early edge of what is quietly becoming one of the most significant new innovation clusters in the UK. The question isn't whether this area will be on everyone's map. It's whether you'll be here before everyone else knows it. The first thing we checked was the commute. Here's what we found. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR7tdIWkSkE The commute numbers that will surprise you Here's the thing about North Acton that most people don't know until they check: it's on the Central Line. Two minutes' walk from the office, you're on one of London's busiest, most direct routes into the city. No changes, no faff. Add a thirteen-minute walk and you're at Acton Main Line, on the Elizabeth Line , with direct, no-change access to Paddington, the West End, the City and Heathrow. For founders and research teams who regularly host clients, meet investors, or travel internationally, this connectivity profile is exceptional JOURNEY TIMES FROM BASE ONE, NORTH ACTON 2 min walk North Acton tube (Central Line) 13 min walk Acton Main Line (Elizabeth Line) ~12 mins Paddington (Elizabeth Line direct) ~15 mins Imperial White City Campus (2 stops, Central Line) ~25 mins Central London (Central Line) ~22 mins Heathrow Airport (Elizabeth Line, no change) 30 mins* Birmingham (HS2, coming soon) * Projected journey time “The combination of rail, tube and future HS2 makes 1 Portal Way a genuinely strategic location for R&D businesses that rely on mobility.” The ecosystem that makes location matter Connectivity is only part of the equation. What makes North Acton genuinely compelling is who is already here. Imperial College London owns four major sites in the area and is planning additional development as part of its WestTech London strategy. Their White City Campus, home to the Molecular Sciences Research Hub, the Uren Bioengineering Hub and the Imperial Incubator, is two stops on the Central Line. For science and deep-tech companies, that proximity is a structural advantage. Recruitment, collaboration and commercialisation pathways all become materially easier when you're embedded in the cluster. So why haven't you heard of it? Because the best opportunities rarely announce themselves. The areas that become famous for innovation usually do so after the first wave of residents has already arrived and built something. White City is celebrated now because the companies that moved there early took a risk on a former BBC site nobody else wanted. North Acton and the Old Oak cluster is at exactly that moment. The bones are in place: Imperial College, the Central Line, the Elizabeth Line, major regeneration investment an emerging community of science and technology ventures. What's missing is the critical mass that turns a cluster into a scene. Base One exists to be part of building that critical mass. Lab and office space designed for the kind of work that actually matters: prototyping, R&D, early-stage hardware, deep-tech ventures that need proper infrastructure and serious neighbours, not just a trendy postcode and a coffee shop. Grapht Works in only a 5 minute walk from us, offering pilot and early stage manufacturing facilities nearby. If you're building something that requires space to think and room to make big things, North Acton is closer than you think and earlier than it looks. Come and see it for yourself. We run tours every Tuesday. Book me on a Tuesday Tour

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Explore how Sciopolis supports scientists, engineers and founders with flexible lab and office space across the UK. Learn about leases, services, community and the network connecting innovation hubs nationwide. LAB & OFFICE SPACES - FAQs Our hubs offer far more than ready‑to‑occupy labs and offices. We bring scientists, technologists and founders together in flexible, well‑designed work spaces - supported by our onsite community and by our network of specialist service partners. Whether you need serviced labs, furnished offices or hot-desking space, we provide solutions that grow with your business. Frequently asked questions What types of workspace does Sciopolis offer? Our hubs feature flexible lab spaces (which are set up to support Containment Level 2 works, both wet and dry), modern offices, collaborative areas, meeting rooms, event spaces, coworking areas, and a Café. Each site is designed for multidisciplinary innovation across life sciences, engineering, cleantech, deep tech and creative technology. What makes Sciopolis space different from other science workspaces? Sciopolis combines ready‑to‑move‑in labs and offices with an active innovation community. Unlike standard serviced space, our hubs integrate property, operations and ecosystem management: one monthly cost covers rental of the space itself, Wi-Fi, utilities, common equipment use, coffee and tea, compliance, maintenance, etc. while onsite teams connect tenants with mentors, investors and partners. Each hub belongs to a planned national network that will link Sciopolis communities across the UK, giving occupiers access to research, talent and collaborative opportunities that go far beyond a single building. What type of companies are best suited to Sciopolis hubs? Sciopolis is built for early‑stage and scaling science and technology ventures across multiple disciplines. We believe innovation happens at the intersection of sciences, so our hubs promote collaboration and cross‑pollination between sectors. Typical tenants include life‑sciences, biotech. healthtech, medtech start‑ups, engineering and cleantech innovators, deep‑tech and AI developers and creative‑tech teams working with hardware or digital platforms. If your business depends on research, prototyping or technical collaboration, Sciopolis provides the facilities and community to help it grow. What technical standards do Sciopolis labs meet? Labs across the Sciopolis network are built to containment level 2 standards and suited to most benchtop science. Key features include six air changes per hour, three-phase electrical supply, multiple power and data points, dedicated gas and air lines, vented extract for standard fume cupboards, lab sink, and vinyl flooring with coved edges ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance; ground-floor and some of the first-floor labs are built on concrete floors which will provide low vibration performance which can be key for certain experiments. More information on our labs can be found here What equipment and furniture are typically included? Fixed benching around sinks and a series of mobile benches are provided as standard allowing tenants to develop their own layouts. Additional furnishing can be added by tenants, as required. Tenants are generally responsible to provide their own science equipment, however some shared equipment is provided in Common Equipment rooms (see next question). What shared equipment is available? Equipment rooms typically include autoclaves, glass washers, flake-ice machines and demineralised water systems. These can be booked through the Sciopolis app. Does Sciopolis offer office space as well as labs? Yes. Offices are fully furnished with fast connectivity and meeting-room access. Options range from private suites to coworking desks. What common amenities can tenants use? Our hubs typically provide meeting rooms, cafés, breakout zones, social spaces and event areas. Tenants have access to tea points on each floor. Bike racks and showers are standard; limited car parking is typically bookable for visitors. Check out our locations for site-specific information. How do I apply for space? Contact our leasing team. We’ll arrange a tour, discuss your requirements and recommend the hub best suited to your work. How are service charges calculated and what’s included? Sciopolis locations charge an “all-in” rental fee for each office / lab. That includes service charges, meeting room access, utilities, maintenance, cleaning, business rates, security, shared facilities, site management, as well as programmatic community events. A single monthly payment keeps costs predictable. What’s the difference between Serviced and FRI leases? Sciopolis typically offers serviced lease agreements for ready-to-occupy lab and office spaces that bundle all costs into one monthly charge for maximum flexibility. For larger units in certain buildings, Sciopolis may offer FRI leases (Full Repairing and Insuring) which would typically suit larger occupiers seeking longer leases and more control over their space. Can leases be scaled or relocated? Yes. Our flexible approach makes it easy to expand or move between locations within the Sciopolis network as your business grows. How is waste managed across Sciopolis hubs? Sciopolis will hold central contracts for the management of most waste streams and will directly manage and handle standard non-hazardous waste via the cleaning team. Tenants will directly handle clinical, chemical and other specialist streams themselves utilising the central contract (at tenant cost), which will be managed by our local Lab-Manager. Who oversees laboratory standards? Each hub has an experienced Lab Manager who will be responsible to manage shared equipment, waste contracts, gas contracts and safety compliance, amongst other activities. Where are Sciopolis hubs located? Our hubs will be positioned within major UK innovation clusters with excellent connectivity to transport links. For example, our London site at One Portal Way is two minutes from North Acton station and 10 minutes to the Elizabeth Line, with further HS2 connectivity coming in the near future, making it one of London’s best connected Innovation Hubs. Check out our locations page to see where we have sites. What support do tenants receive beyond workspace? Every Sciopolis hub is built around an ecosystem that combines space with people and partnerships. Support includes: Academic and clinical connections – links to universities, equipment sharing and research collaboration. Curated service network – partners provide expert help in IP, HR, finance, legal, marketing and compliance, introduced directly by our team. Access to talent – introductions to recruiters and research networks. Active community management – onsite teams foster engagement and track impact. Check Out Our Locations Get in Touch

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