Be part of West London’s growing science and startup community. We offer ready to occupy labs and workspaces, Imperial connections, peer networks, specialist support and programmatic activity for growing ventures. Back to Sciopolis 1 PORTAL WAY THE BUILDING AVAILABILITY FAQS LOCATION COMMUNITY INCUBATOR INNOVATOR STORIES NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT WHERE INNOVATORS CONNECT AND GROW TOGETHER At 1 Portal Way, North Acton, you get more than high‑spec labs and flexible workspace. You join a brand-new community built around collaboration, shared learning and practical support - deeply connected to Imperial College London and surrounded by fellow pioneers shaping the future of science and technology. From curated events and peer‑to‑peer learning to targeted help from specialist advisors, everything here is designed to help you grow faster, solve problems earlier and feel part of something bigger. OUR MEMBERS Green hydrogen and biogenic carbon from biomass. Learn More Microbiome-based solutions for women's intimate health. Learn More Could you be our next member? Come for a Tour NOT JUST A BUILDING The building is only 50% of the story. It's what happens inside that matters. From peer support and scaling advice to talent attraction and marketing amplification, Sciopolis surrounds every member with the people, expertise and connections they need to grow faster and reach further than they could alone. Peer support From shared equipment rooms to open breakout spaces, our building is designed to encourage interactions. Our programme of activities brings founders, researchers and teams together. Scaling Support We have lined up a trusted network of service partners, covering all aspects of business building, who can step in quickly when you need help. Talent Attraction Finding the right people is one of the biggest challenges for growing ventures. Here you’re not hiring alone - you’re hiring with the support of a connected network, plugged into Imperial College. Marketing Support We actively champion the companies based with us, seeking out meaningful spotlight opportunities. Your success becomes part of the building's identity, and we are here to amplify it. Lab Support via Imperial Incubator Because we partner with the Imperial Incubator, your team has access to dedicated support that covers both lab operations and the business side of scaling. You benefit from an onsite Lab Manager who understands scientific workflows, compliance and day‑to‑day lab needs, while also connecting you into the Incubator’s wider network of mentors, advisors and commercial expertise. Learn More Anchor 1 WHO ELSE IS IN NORTH ACTON? The neighbourhood around 1 Portal Way is rapidly becoming a West London centre for science, technology and advanced manufacturing. Designers, makers and R&D teams work side by side, sparking fast collaboration and innovation. And with Imperial’s White City campus close by and Imperial Grapht Works just minutes away, you’re surrounded by experts tackling major challenges in chemistry, biotech, climate, engineering and deep tech. Biotechnology & drug discovery Learn More Sustainable material from used coffee cups Learn More Creative and Makers Workshops - at nearby Republic of Park Royal Learn More Medtech & diagnostics Learn More Advanced materials & engineering Learn More Climate tech & Cleantech Learn More WANT TO JOIN THIS COMMUNITY? Whether you’re looking for lab advice, a great collaborator, a new hire or your next investor meeting, the network we create around you will make it easier. You bring the ambition. We provide the connections, support and space to grow. Get in touch 1 PORTAL WAY Cookie Policy | Privacy Polic y All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@OnePortalWay 2026 | Website designed by Jamin Design Home The Building Location Community Latest Insights Contact Contact +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn >

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

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 One Portal Way, 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 One Portal Way , opening in June 2026) 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. Find our more about our Labs Labs in North Acton: available June 2026 - Book a Tour

1 PORTAL WAY THE BUILDING AVAILABILITY FAQS LOCATION COMMUNITY INCUBATOR 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 1 PORTAL WAY Cookie Policy | Privacy Polic y All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@OnePortalWay 2026 | Website designed by Jamin Design Home The Building Location Community Latest Insights Contact Contact +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn >

28 Nov 2025 London Spinouts: we are building space for you Spinouts continue to grow as a mighty Asset Class This month, spinouts have been everywhere , cropping up in reports, events, and the press. No longer niche curiosities tucked away in university corridors, spinouts are emerging as a distinct asset class, blending academic credibility with commercial scalability. Investors are beginning to treat spinouts not just as startups, but as a new category of investment, one that blends science, capital, and resilience. Across London, Europe, and beyond, spinouts are reshaping how we think about innovation and economic value creation. Three reports released in November underline the growing strength of UK spinouts: London’s Life Sciences: spinouts at the core The MedCity Life Sciences Companies to Watch 2025 Report, released at London's Life Sciences Week, revealed a striking fact: 56% of the highlighted companies are spinouts . This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a signal that Universities are proving to be fertile ground for commercial breakthroughs, particularly in life sciences, and spinouts are also a dominant share of London’s innovation pipeline. Additionally: 56% are spinouts : a dominant share of London’s innovation pipeline. The Knowledge Quarter & White City are where the majority are based Commercial traction : spinouts are attracting capital faster than traditional startups. Spinouts are not just participating in London’s Life Sciences ecosystem; they are defining it. Deep Tech 2025: spinouts as a superpower The Dealroom Deep Tech Report 2025 , in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, dedicates an entire chapter to spinouts, and makes some striking points. Spinouts are not just numerous, they’re disproportionately valuable. While they account for 34% of deep tech startups, they represent 37% of total enterprise value, punching above their weight in terms of economic impact. Additionally: They make up 43% of the startups that raised $10 million+ funding . Photonics (64% spinouts) and Quantum (58% spinouts) are the deep tech sectors with the strongest academic ties.. Switzerland & UK dominate Europe’s spinout ranking The Dealroom European Spinouts Report 2025 reveals staggering numbers: deep tech and life sciences spinouts across Europe are valued at $398 billion , creating over 167,000 jobs . Additionally: UK universities (Oxford and Cambridge) claim the two top spots with three others in the top ten (UCL, Imperial and University of Bristol). Switzerland has three locations in the top 10. Value creation by spinouts is accelerating The UK leads for spinout value creation , followed by Germany, Switzerland and France Sciopolis: building the workspace London spinouts need At Sciopolis, we believe spinouts deserve more than recognition, they need space to scale and develop their ideas. That’s why we are building cost‑effective, ready‑to‑occupy lab and office spaces in London at One Portal Way, in partnership with Imperial - and soon in other locations. But this isn’t just about (or for) Imperial spinouts. We want the best biotech, quantum, cleantech, AI spinouts from across London’s universities — UCL, King’s, Queen Mary, Brunel and beyond — to come together in our hubs. By clustering talent, ideas, and capital in shared spaces, we are going to create an environment where spinouts can collaborate, accelerate and ultimately scale. Now is the time to act. If you’re building a spinout, or supporting one, or want to invest in the next cohort of exciting spinouts - join us at One Portal Way - opening in June 2026 Get in touch to bring your venture into our hub, collaborate with London’s brightest minds, and help shape the future of innovation under one roof.

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6 Oct 2025 October - Monthly Update Saying Yes to Talent, Chairs and Sustainable Stories September was a month of movement across campuses, communities and conversations. Our Oyster cards and Lime bikes got a workout. From immersive college labs to mustard chairs and air ducts in listed buildings, we saw how small actions and shared values can unlock real momentum. And in Old Oak, the story is gaining speed. Building Talent Pipelines: College Visits We began the month at North Hertfordshire College, thanks to our partners at CK Group. From GMP-ready labs and VR sets to reconstructed hospital wards, the facilities were a powerful reminder of how education and industry can co-create the skills our economy needs. Later, we visited West London College’s Ealing campus, hosted by Daljit Singh Bains and Julie Claridge. Specialist labs and immersive rooms showcased the depth of local talent being developed. These visits are part of our commitment to connect enterprise with education, building future tenant pipelines at One Portal Way while giving students a glimpse of science in action right in their community. We feel very strongly about our duty and opportunity to make an impact on this. Gamification with Purpose: Imperial’s Digital Media Lab We also visited the Digital Media Lab at Imperial College London, where digital media, VR games and immersive STEM experiences are designed to inspire the next generation. What stood out most was the team’s grounded approach. Technology was treated as a tool, not a trend. Huge thanks to Daniel Mitelpunkt and Robyn Lowe for the tour. Plenty of inspiration as we shape our own digital space at One Portal Way, and hopefully we will work with this talented team in the near future. Circular Economy in Acton: A Chair Exchange At 8am, Panji Kaonga from Fabulr Studios collected surplus mustard chairs from One Portal Way, North Acton (AKA Old Oak). By 9am, they were already in use at Scale Space, part of the White City Innovation District. A small but powerful example of circular economy thinking and a reminder of how close we are to our friends at White City. These everyday exchanges build bridges between hubs, between people and across WestTech London’s growing innovation community. Sustainability in Labs: Learning with I2SL We joined the I2SL General Meeting and Summer Party, co-hosted by Pioneer Group and Oxford Properties, for a first look at the transformation of Victoria House in The Knowledge Quarter. The standout feature was air handling units suspended on bridges, with visible ducts threading through Grade II listed architecture. A striking blend of heritage and modern lab design. Sensibly Sustainable #1 : Reuse First Our reuse-first approach is gaining traction. From sinks to chairs to whiteboards, we are re-homing and reusing as much as we can. Given the success of our approach and the feedback we re getting, we’ve launched the first blog in our Sensibly Sustainable series 👉 Read #1: Reuse First here Let us know what you think and share ideas we could pilot next! LEAP Incubator Opens: Optimism in Action LEAP, the new incubator at ARC in Hammersmith powered by Imperial Incubator, is now open. It’s an ode to optimism with inviting design, a roof terrace and access to world-class facilities. A single bench at LEAP connects scientists to a mighty network, and with the LEAP Pass two lucky startups could get it for free, for a year! Apply now. In just a few months, we’ll open our own hub at One Portal Way, with Imperial Incubator , and we can’t wait to link tightly with this network of innovators. Onsite On Tuesdays.. Strategy moves into execution at One Portal Way. We’re building a space that works hard for our future tenants and we’re thrilled by the interest we are getting. Want a tour? We’re usually onsite on Tuesdays, and have plenty of hard tops to share! Just ask Charlie, Cat or Zara to show you around the building and the area.

1 PORTAL WAY THE BUILDING AVAILABILITY FAQS LOCATION COMMUNITY INCUBATOR NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT Back to Sciopolis Art as Infrastructure: how creativity is rewiring North Acton & Park Royal One Portal Way isn’t just a new building. It’s a new neighbourhood taking shape in North Acton, right in between Park Royal and White City, a place where scientists, engineers, creators, and residents will live and work side by side. That’s why the exterior of the building has been painted by someone who understands this area from the inside: local artist and creative founder, David Samuel . David has worked in Park Royal for over a decade. In that time, he’s watched the area evolve from an industrial zone into one of London’s most exciting centres for creativity and making. His murals, bold, abstract and instantly recognisable, have become a visual thread weaving through the neighbourhood. They’re not just art; they’re markers, signals, and signposts. They help people find their way, understand where they are and feel part of something. Bringing his work onto One Portal Way is a way of honouring the community that already exists here and welcoming the community that is about to arrive. Why does that matter for the people who will live or work at One Portal Way? Because places feel better—and function better—when you can read their story the moment you walk in. David’s mural signals that this is a neighbourhood rooted in real craft, real creativity, and real people. It shows that One Portal Way isn’t being dropped into a blank space; it’s being built in the middle of a living and breathing ecosystem. Park Royal is full of artists, sculptors, film‑makers, designers, and fabricators. White City, just a short walk away, is full of scientists, engineers, and researchers. David stands at the meeting point of those worlds. He’s already collaborating with Imperial College engineers, turning his hand‑made sculptures into 3D‑printed hybrids using laboratory technologies. Their first project together earned the student, Alex Ambrose, a First. More importantly, it sparked a movement: students are now asking how artists can help them think differently, and artists are discovering how science can expand their work. This is the type of crossover that One Portal Way can support and amplify. By adopting a local artist into the building’s identity—literally into its skin—you invite the wider community in. You make it easier for residents to discover what’s around them. You create natural paths between the makers of Park Royal and the innovators of One Portal Way, helping to shape a place where people don’t just pass through, but connect. David explains it simply:“Our science is world‑class. Our art is world‑class. When you bring them together, something new happens.” His mural is more than decoration. It’s a message that says: this is a place where communities converge and ideas mix. The thing we David is that what started as a commission became something much closer to a collaboration. Over the course of the project, he didn't just paint a building, he became part of the team working alongside us at Sciopolis and with McFeggan Brown, and winning over everyone he met with his passion for the area and his infectious enthusiasm. He brought his people with him, too. Members of his team have since entered our ecosystem and are becoming trusted suppliers in their own right. The photo below, of Charlie and David mid-hug as the project wrapped, says it better than we can. He may have started as a supplier, but ended up a friend. Watch David's interview below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lthiHxXu3dU More about David: RareKind | Art & Design Studio for Murals, Signage and Direction 1 PORTAL WAY Cookie Policy | Privacy Polic y All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@OnePortalWay 2026 | Website designed by Jamin Design Home The Building Location Community Latest Insights Contact Contact +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn >

25 Feb 2026 February Update: did you miss us? Sorry for the radio silence! We’ve been so wrapped up in delivery work since the beginning of the year that this update is arriving a little later than planned. Construction is shifting up a gear, our community is growing by the week and we’ve been neck‑deep in defining the details that help science and tech companies scale in reality , not in theory. Sciopolis in North Acton: from drawings to reality Steel is up. Floors are taking shape. Services are being installed. Fume extracts in place. Sciopolis at 1 Portal Way in North Acton is now visibly transitioning from concept to construction. As we prepare to open in June 2026 with 24 labs and 29 office spaces ready to go, we’re inviting companies to engage early — this is the window where meaningful customisation is still possible. And with the last two months bringing almost nothing but rain and grey skies, we’ve channelled our energy into injecting colour into North Acton. From the exterior to the interiors, it’s becoming a vibrant, uplifting landmark. You truly won’t miss it. Our Tuesday Tours are giving founders and partners the chance to see progress first-hand. Recent visitors have included several potential tenants, Scottish Enterprise, Imperial College London’s Sustainability Team plus local friends and neighbours OPDC and Ealing Council, and we’re looking forward to welcoming many more. See our latest construction update (the next one will be coming very soon..) Reserve a spot on a TuesdayTour and take a look Designing (chem)labs with founders, not just for them We’ve continued contributing to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s #MoreChemLabs discussion, focusing on a question that matters for the sector: what actually defines a “chemistry lab”? Beyond supply shortages, ambiguity around baseline requirements can limit development. We’re exploring whether clearer definitions could enable to build more suitable space... or does it simply boil down to the availability of fume ducting and waste management? We’re inviting founders to shape this conversation. Understanding non-negotiables at move-in stage is critical to designing labs that support real growth rather than theoretical use cases. Chemistry Founders: tell us what you need here I nnovators sparking up the ecosystem The wider innovation community around us continues to gain visibility and scale: Solena Materials has moved into a Pilot facility at Imperial College London’s advanced manufacturing site (a mere 5 minute walk from 1 Portal Way), transitioning breakthrough research into scalable production of performance fibres. Multus has progressed from incubation through R&D into manufacturing its cultivated-meat medium in North Acton, with recent national press coverage highlighting their journey . These stories reflect the strength of the ecosystem we’re building within North Acton/Old Oak and reinforce our focus on delivering the next generation of lab and office space to support science-manufacturing innovators. Infrastructure beyond labs (aka coffee!) Innovation hubs are built on more than technical specification. January has also seen us focus on the everyday infrastructure that shapes community and productivity. We’ve been exploring onsite food provision, from kitchens and providers to menu concepts: because accessible, well-considered food options support talent attraction and retention. And yes, we’ve spent a surprising amount of time thinking about coffee. With an onsite café planned and in-building machines under review, we’re taking seriously the role informal interactions play in collaboration. Community often forms over small moments — and we intend to support them. TuesdayTour, anyone? Come have a look at what we are building If you’re planning lab or office space in London, or simply want to see progress up close, we’d be delighted to host you on a Tuesday Tour. Just drop us an email to arrange a visit .

5 Jan 2026 2026 is here! 5 things we look forward to As we step into a new year, we can’t help but feel a sense of momentum: 2025 was a year of strong foundations, 2026 will be the year those efforts take shape, quite literally. Here are five things we’re most looking forward to in the year ahead. 1. Opening our first hub (June 2026) This coming summer marks a major milestone for Sciopolis: the opening of our first innovation hub in London’s North Acton. More than just a workspace- with 24 labs, 29 offices, event space and a café -it’s a physical expression of our mission to create cost-effective places where innovators can thrive. We are so excited to see it come to life and can’t wait to welcome the businesses who will make it their home! 👉 If you’re a venture looking for lab and office space in London in the next six months, take a look and get in touch for a tour : One Portal Way 2. Announcing our first tenants: who will they be? Later this year, we’ll reveal our first tenants: who will they be? A biotech improving human health, a cleantech driving net‑zero innovation, or a quantum or advanced materials company transforming industry? Our laboratories are designed to welcome a wide mix of scientific disciplines , so we expect innovators from across sectors and universities (not just Imperial) to be working side by side. One thing is certain: whoever steps in first will be ambitious, impact‑driven and ready to scale. For now, however, who's stepping into our building site at night is this foxy pioneer.. 👉 Venture looking for space? See what we offer to innovators across our hubs (foxes not part of the offering) 3. Introducing our strategic partners Over the past 18 months, we have been cultivating relationships with organisations that don’t just talk about innovation: they deliver it. In 2026, we will proudly unveil our strategic partners and ensure our members have access to the expertise, resources and connections they need to thrive. Our first question to everyone is simple: How will you help our tenants? What problem do you solve for them? These partnerships will be a cornerstone of our innovation network, supporting not only One Portal Way but also future Sciopolis hubs. 👉 If your organisation provides services that support innovators and you would like to join our network — or simply learn more about what’s involved — you can read more in our Service Partners Brochure here 4. Revealing our next location(s) Our first hub in North Acton is only the beginning. This year, we’ll also confirm other locations as part of our mission to create a network of hubs that connect strategic innovation clusters across the UK. By building a network of science‑led workspaces, we’ll accelerate collaboration, promote research exchanges, share insights and amplify impact. We believe it’s time to collaborate across geographies, universities and sectors. 👉 If you’re a landlord , local authority or university ready to activate your site for science we’d love to talk. Get in touch to explore partnership and activation opportunities 5. Embedding sensibly sustainable solutions In a challenging economic climate, we remain focused on reusing and on trialling practical, financially sustainable solutions , not passing the cost of greenwashing on to our tenants. In 2026, we’ll continue turning Sciopolis buildings into active showrooms: real‑world environments where innovators can test, showcase and refine their technologies. 👉 We’re always looking for cutting‑edge sustainability technologies to embed and showcase across our buildings: if this sounds like you get in touch and let’s explore how your innovation can come to life inside a Sciopolis hub. We wish you all a productive 2026!

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

2 Feb 2026 We are Hiring! General Manager Every project has a moment when it stops being an idea and becomes something real. For One Portal Way, 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 One Portal Way, 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: it’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, One Portal Way, North Acton