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

Privacy Policy Effective Date: June 2025 Last Updated: June 2025 Welcome to Sciopolis. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us—particularly when you subscribe to our newsletter via our website or forms. 1. Who We Are Sciopolis provides science and technology companies with ready-to-occupy lab and office space. We partner with landlords, universities and local government to deliver and operate thriving innovation Hubs for early-stage science and technology businesses. This privacy policy applies to www.sciopolis.co.uk and all digital interactions related to our newsletter. 2. What Information We Collect We may collect and process the following personal information: Name (optional) Email address (required for newsletter subscription) IP address and browser user agent (collected automatically when you visit our website) Subscription preferences Usage data (e.g., email opens, clicks—via third-party analytics) We do not collect or process special category data (e.g., health, race, religion) through the newsletter. 3. How We Collect Your Data We collect data through: Newsletter subscription forms Event or workshop sign-ups Cookies and tracking technologies (for website analytics and email engagement) Contact forms or other direct communication 4. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: Send newsletters, updates, event invitations, and other Sciopolis-related communications Improve our content, services, and outreach Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights We will not use your data for unrelated purposes or share it with third parties for marketing. 5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR) Under the UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing your data are: Consent – for email communications, which you provide when subscribing Legitimate interests – for improving our website and communications Legal obligations – where applicable 6. Cookies and Tracking We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for: Site analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) Email performance (e.g., open/click tracking through Mailchimp/HubSpot) You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy] 7. Third-Party Services We use trusted third-party providers to process your data securely, such as: Mailchimp or HubSpot – for email campaign management Google Analytics – for website traffic analytics These providers are GDPR-compliant and act as data processors on our behalf. 8. How We Protect Your Data We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including: Secure servers and encryption Access controls Regular audits and updates Despite our efforts, no method of transmission is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and being cautious with your personal data online. 9. Data Retention We will retain your personal data for as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter. Upon unsubscribing, your data will be: Deleted from our email lists, or Retained only where legally required (e.g., audit purposes) 10. Your Rights (UK GDPR) You have the right to: Access the data we hold about you Correct inaccurate or outdated data Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., via the unsubscribe link) Request deletion of your data Object to or restrict processing Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@sciopolis.co.uk 11. Children’s Privacy Our newsletter and website are not directed to children under 13. If we become aware that we’ve collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it immediately. 12. Updates to This Policy We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date above. 13. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about your data or this policy, please contact us: Sciopolis info@sciopolis.co.uk

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

The latest news and updates from Base One, North Acton, Imperial-backed lab and office space for science and technology innovators. Back to Sciopolis BASE ONE THE BUILDING LAB SPACE Floorplans & Technical Specs OFFICE SPACE MEETING SPACE EVENT SPACE CAFE HOT DESK FAQS AVAILABILITY COMMUNITY INCUBATOR INNOVATOR STORIES LOCATION NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT LATEST INSIGHTS 9 Sept 2026 Base One, Sciopolis, News, One Portal Way Base One (previously 1 Portal Way) officially opens today Our 1 Portal Way hub got renamed! Discover how North Acton is becoming a blueprint for advanced manufacturing. Read More 18 Sept 2026 News, Base One, Sciopolis, One Portal Way The Sensibly Sustainable Story Behind Base One Ten more years out of a tired building, £250 per sq ft, and not a single boring room. Read More 13 Mar 2026 One Portal Way, Sciopolis A Rare Sight in London: Real Vented Extract Capacity Why Base One 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 Base One: 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 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 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 2026 Base One, News, Sciopolis, One Portal Way Base One announces Nanomox as its third lab tenant Imperial spinout Nanomox turns metal-rich industrial waste into sustainable, low-carbon advanced materials, for use in industries such as cosmetics, ceramics and renewable energy. 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 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 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 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 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 Cookie Policy | Privacy Polic y All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@BaseOne 2026 | Website designed by Jamin Design Home The Building Availability Community Location Latest Insights Contact Contact +44 020 8912 1010 info@sciopolis.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn >

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

Flexible event space for hire in North Acton: up to 80 seated or 200 for a reception, with a 136-inch screen and onsite catering. Members and external hire. Back to Sciopolis BASE ONE THE BUILDING LAB SPACE Floorplans & Technical Specs OFFICE SPACE MEETING SPACE EVENT SPACE CAFE HOT DESK FAQS AVAILABILITY COMMUNITY INCUBATOR INNOVATOR STORIES LOCATION NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE Whether you're running an investor day, a team workshop, a product launch or a training session, Base One has the space and the onsite support to make it happen. Open to members and external organisations alike, with onsite catering available throughout and a lovely garden. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your specific requirements. Talk to Us About Your Event Download: Event Space Brochure WHAT TYPE OF EVENT? LARGE EVENT SPACE Our flagship space opens into the Cafe and ground floor entrance for larger receptions. Up to 80 seated, configurable as 2 × 40-person rooms Room for up to 100-200 people for receptions, spilling into Cafe and reception area 136-inch LED screen Semi-private or open format, highly flexible Onsite catering available via our Cafe MEDIUM EVENT SPACE A more private, dedicated space for workshops, training and presentations. Capacity: 20-40 people Teams-native, with IT support Teaching or meeting configuration possible Onsite catering available Open to members and external hirers BOARD ROOM Why build your own, if you can rent ours? Capacity: 12 people Teams-native, with IT support Onsite catering available Open to members and external hirers, rates on request PRIVATE GARDEN Tucked behind the building, it's a genuinely rare amenity for inner London. Available for private hires, events, socials and BBQs Onsite catering available Open to members and external hirers, rates on request A place to decompress, take a call in the open air, eat lunch away from your desk. ONSITE CATERING OPTIONS Have an event coming up? All your socials and events can be catered for by our onsite Cafe Team Specialty coffees and pastries for your breakfast briefings An assortment of sandwiches and salads can be ordered for meetings Evening drinks and socials Summer BBQs in our garden Catering Options & Prices Base One Cafe HIRE RATES Large Event Space seats 80+ 93m² Hourly: n/a Half Day: £790 Full Day: £1350 Medium Event Space seats 40 53m² Hourly: £150 Half Day: £525 Full Day: £900 Board Room seats 12 27m² Hourly: £70 Half Day: £245 Full Day: £420 Garden space for 150+ 100m² Full Day: £790 GET A TAILORED QUOTE Enquire Now See Our Meeting Space NEED MORE DETAIL? Download Our Event Space Brochure Cookie Policy | Privacy Polic y All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@BaseOne 2026 | Website designed by Jamin Design Home The Building Availability Community Location Latest Insights Contact Contact 020 8912 1010 info@sciopolis.co.uk Base One, 1 Portal Way, North Acton, London W3 6RS Follow us on LinkedIn >

2 Feb 2026 We are Hiring! General Manager Every project has a moment when it stops being an idea and becomes something real. For Base One , that moment is now. After years of visioning, designing and building (we are still building...) we’re getting ready to open our doors in June 2026, and to welcome the scientists and innovators who will turn this Innovation Hub into a proper community. Which is why this next step matters: we’re hiring our first team member. Our building needs its first human Base One in North Acton was never meant to be a neutral box with desks. It’s designed to be a workplace with warmth, character and purpose: a home for science-led teams who care about their environment as much as their work. To bring that to life, we need someone who understands that culture is created through hundreds of small, intentional decisions. Why this role matters Our General Manager will be the first person on the ground: • the face of the building • the steward of its standards • the person who sets the tone for the entire community • they'll shape how the building feels from the moment someone walks in This isn’t a behind‑the‑scenes role. It’s foundational. This hire marks our shift from construction to community: i t’s the moment the building starts to find its voice. If you know someone who could be that voice — someone who brings energy, care and pride to a place — we’d love to meet them. Full role description here: General Manager, Base One, North Acton

25 Mar 2025 UK Life Sciences miss out on £15bn to global rivals By Mark Sanders, Chairman of Sciopolis UK Life Sciences are missing out on billions to global rivals: isn’t it time to act before it’s too late? The SCI report yesterday highlighted a competitiveness gap costing us £15 billion annually. Despite being identified as a key sector for economic growth, the UK is falling behind international rivals. Key findings from the report were: - The UK has dropped from the second to eighth place in global life sciences FDI - Clinical trials initiated in the UK have decreased by 8% since 2017/18. - Employment in life sciences has remained flat in the UK while growing by 20% in Europe. - The UK’s share of global pharmaceutical exports has dropped from 5.4% in 2018 to 3.8% in 2023. These findings are not encouraging and even less so in the context of the ambition for the UK to be a Science Superpower. My perspective is that we need to not only focus on the desired outcomes, but also the process and infrastructure to get us there. One positive way to react to this crisis would be for the government to focus on physical infrastructure that can retain and support innovators in the UK. Innovation Hubs similar to what Imperial has built at White City Innovation District - well connected, with density of researchers and industry, supported by the local authority as well as by a top university- increase the chances for innovators to attract investment, develop their ideas and make it through their commercialisation journey We need to quickly refocus on the needs of innovators and build places for them to come together, and robust networks that help them to connect the dots. This, of course, is in addition to the other measures suggested by the report, i.e. tailored incentives, streamlined regulatory processes etc. We can celebrate the UK at the forefront of life sciences invention, but we need to better sustain innovation through the other tricky phases too- including scaling and manufacturing. The risk of not doing it may mean losing the battle to other ecosystems that can cater for the entire journey. Read the full article here

BASE ONE THE BUILDING LAB SPACE Floorplans & Technical Specs OFFICE SPACE MEETING SPACE EVENT SPACE CAFE HOT DESK FAQS LOCATION COMMUNITY INCUBATOR INNOVATOR STORIES AVAILABILITY NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT Back to Sciopolis Made in North Acton: 300 prosthetics a month. Meet Koalaa. Before you move into 1 Portal Way , it helps to know who your neighbours are, not just the people who will live beside you, but the people whose work is shaping what this area is becoming. One of them is Sanish Mistry, a designer at Koalaa, a company reinventing what prosthetics can be and who gets access to them. Koalaa builds soft upper limb prosthetics that can be fitted instantly, sent through the post, and produced at scale. Their mission is simple: make prosthetics accessible to anyone in the world who wants one, regardless of where they live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRhwIqh4XUo The story began at Imperial. Koalaa’s founder, Nate, was a mechanical engineering student when he met Alex Lewis, a quadruple amputee recovering from sepsis. Nate wanted to build something “Ironman style” for him, but the things Alex valued most turned out to be much simpler: a soft fabric sleeve he could slip into immediately and a tiny clip that let him draw again. From that moment, Koalaa grew prototype by prototype, first in Imperial’s Hackspace, then in shared labs in White City and finally into a full R&D and production space in North Acton. This is the journey Imperial imagines for its innovators: learn in South Kensington, experiment in White City and scale production in North Acton. Koalaa has lived that journey step by step. Why North Acton and Park Royal? Because it offers what most of London cannot: space to design, space to test, space to build. The team needed room for sewing machines, 3D printers, fabrication tools, storage and a growing workforce, all of which are impossible to assemble in central London. North Acton/Park Royal let them keep their R&D close to the university ecosystem in White City while giving them the flexibility to manufacture at real scale. Today, Koalaa designs and produces around 300 prosthetic products a month from this neighbourhood and ships them across the world. Their devices are used in Sierra Leone, Gaza, Jordan, Ukraine, the United States and the UK. They have now supported more than 1,500 users across six continents, all from a workshop a few minutes from where you will live. Why is this relevant? Because Koalaa’s story says something important about this neighbourhood. It is a place where making matters. If someone visits Koalaa in the morning asking for a custom adapter, the team can design it, 3D print it and have them testing it the same afternoon. North Acton allows that kind of immediacy, something incredibly rare in London. It is a place with a true maker ecosystem. If Koalaa needs a part, a tool or a specialist machine, the answer is usually that someone around the corner has it. They collaborate with neighbours like POW Workshops, share equipment, swap skills and solve problems face to face. It is a place where design, science, craft and social impact meet. Koalaa sits alongside artists, fabricators, engineers, food tech startups and makers. It is real, a working neighbourhood with energy, talent and curiosity. It is becoming a social, supportive community. There are local events, open studios, weekend workshops, new cafés and restaurants, and a growing culture of sharing skills and supporting one another. It is also incredibly well connected: with the Central Line, Overground, cycle routes and the coming Old Oak Common interchange, it is one of the easiest places in London to move between research, industry and global travel. So what would Sanish say to you directly? “Welcome to a neighbourhood where things get built quickly, collaboratively and with heart. We came to North Acton because it gave us the space to design, test and manufacture without leaving London. It connected us to makers, tools and a community we could not find anywhere else." If you're thinking of moving to the area, you're joining a place where people look out for each other, where ideas travel easily between buildings, and where problem-solving happens with your hands as much as your head. Step inside, get involved, and see what's possible when you work in a neighbourhood that builds things every day. Want to come and have a look at North Acton? Want to base yourself in the area? Join us for a Tour Koalaa Cookie Policy | Privacy Polic y All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@BaseOne 2026 | Website designed by Jamin Design Home The Building Availability Community Location Latest Insights Contact Contact +44 020 8912 1010 info@sciopolis.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn >

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!

16 Jan 2026 Why ready-to-occupy labs are a game-changer for innovators This blog is part of the "Building Momentum" series by Charlie Mitchell, CEO of Sciopolis. Most scientists and innovators didn’t get into research thinking that they would need to become real estate experts. But for years, that’s exactly what they’ve had to do. Just imagine that you’ve got a breakthrough idea, a small team and a ticking clock. But instead of diving into your science or technology development, you’re stuck negotiating leases, hiring contractors, and figuring out how to build a lab or a space for your technical work. It’s nine to twelve months before you can even start. That’s not just frustrating, it’s a momentum killer. And the risks aren’t just delays. They can also be costly mistakes. One of the most promising companies we know had a simple plan: install a shower head in their lab to clean the benches. Straightforward, right? But somewhere along the way, the spec got lost in translation. The builders installed a full residential shower: tray, tiling, curtain- bang in the middle of the lab. The founder laughed about it later as it was a relatively small and low-cost mistake, but think about the disruption, the cost, and the aggro of fixing something that should have taken five minutes to get right. This kind of thing happens all the time. Founders are forced to make decisions about plumbing, lighting, HVAC, and lease terms, all while trying to build a company. It’s a distraction they can’t afford. That’s why we’re building ready-to-occupy lab and office space at Base One, North Acton, with our laboratories being suitable for a broad range of technical work including life sciences, chemistry, biology, cleantech, robotics, computing etc. Think of it like a hotel room for science. Walk in, plug in, and get going. No delays. No distractions. Just space that works from day one. We’ve seen brilliant founders waste time and money on fit-outs that don’t suit their needs. We’ve watched teams burn through runway before they’ve even run an experiment. We’ve seen scientists trying to decipher lease clauses when they should be designing experiments. So we’re flipping the model. Our spaces come fully equipped: flexible lab space , offices, meeting rooms, event spaces, and even a café ( check out Base One, North Acton ) But the building is only half the story. The other, and arguably more important, half is what happens inside it and how we support our tenants to be successful From branding to legal advice, from mentorship to marketing help, we’re building a service proposition that wraps around the space and helps companies grow. We’re not just offering square footage. We’re offering momentum. And for small science companies, that can make all the difference. Visit Base One, North Acton CL2 Labs Find our more about our Labs