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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

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 >

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 One Portal Way in North Acton (Opening Summer 2026), we’re building 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. As we’re finalising the buildout at One Portal Way, 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. Sciopolis - 1 Portal Way opens in June 2026 . (come have a look, we run tours every Tuesday)

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

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

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

14 Oct 2024 Imperial announces a major investment in Old Oak

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Learn how Imperial Incubator gives One Portal Way tenants access to advanced scientific facilities, expert support and Imperial’s world class research ecosystem, helping life sciences and deep tech startups scale faster. Back to Sciopolis 1 PORTAL WAY THE BUILDING AVAILABILITY FAQS LOCATION COMMUNITY INCUBATOR NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT IMPERIAL INCUBATOR IS ONSITE By benefitting from resources that are typically out of reach to early-stage startups, our companies can accelerate their development. A member of Imperial Incubator’s team will be based onsite at 1 Portal Way to link the two operations. Alongside providing hands-on support, they will help our tenants access the resources, expertise and networks of Imperial, a top-tier university. This includes advanced equipment, prototyping facilities and research centres, academic expertise, skilled graduates and valuable industry contacts. OUR MEMBERS GAIN: Technical support Our Imperial Incubator’s onsite Lab Manager provides equipment training and inductions, supports lab safety and best practice and enables access to communal specialist equipment. Business-building support Including peer‑to‑peer mentoring, introductions to investors, connections to specialist business service providers, access to advanced equipment and opportunities to work with graduate talent, from placements to consultancy assignments Community Engagement Access to regular events across the Imperial Incubator and wider Imperial university ecosystem, facilitated member introductions between different Incubator sites, and updates through the community newsletter. DRIVING GROWTH AT ONE PORTAL WAY By integrating Imperial Incubator into our site, we create an environment where science‑led companies can accelerate their development from day one. This partnership strengthens the broader WestTech London innovation cluster and ensures our tenants have the resources, expertise and momentum they need to deliver meaningful breakthroughs. INTERESTED IN OUR LABS? See what's available Book a Tour 1 PORTAL WAY Cookie Policy | Privacy Polic y All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@OnePortalWay 2026 | Website designed by Jamin Design Home The Building Location Latest Insights Contact Contact +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn >

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Back to Sciopolis 1 PORTAL WAY THE BUILDING AVAILABILITY FAQS LOCATION COMMUNITY INCUBATOR NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT GET IN TOUCH One Portal Way, North Acton opens in June 2026. Please contact us if you are looking for lab and office space and want to know more or book an early tour. info@sciopolis.co.uk +44 7943 980146 sciopolis Sciopolis@OnePortalWay London, W3 6RS Nearest Tube Stations: North Acton (Central Line) Acton Main Line (Elizabeth Line) OUR TEAM Charlie Mitchell Founder & CEO Mark Sanders Founder & Chairman Caterina Rigoni Marketing & Ecosystem Zara Davidian Operations Amy Bush General Manager Sandi Dissanayake Lab Manager, Imperial Soon to be revealed Receptionist 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 >

Back to Sciopolis 1 PORTAL WAY THE BUILDING AVAILABILITY FAQS LOCATION COMMUNITY INCUBATOR NEWS & INSIGHTS CONTACT A DISTINCTIVE BUILDING Inspiring, affordable, fully-fitted lab and office space available. A dynamic grow-on space for innovative science and technology companies, in a new cluster supported by Imperial Incubator. Flexible, fully serviced CL2 labs and offices , complete with shared equipment, enterprise support and direct links to the Imperial network. Just a 3-minute walk from North Acton (Central Line) and 10 minutes from Acton Main Line (Elizabeth Line), it will provide a vibrant ecosystem with events, socials and short-term licenses, all at highly competitive rents. Want to come for a tour? Labs Reception Cafe Offices Event Space Exterior Garden CAFE A buzzy, open-access reception area featuring a café serving hot food and coffee, comfortable seating and direct access to the event space—plus an outdoor terrace to enjoy your meal in the fresh air. EVENT SPACE Whether it’s a team talk, workshop, or after-hours social, our event space will seat up to 70 people,with a packed calendar of programmes and events to keep your team inspired and connected. Host an event with us LABS Our newly refurbished building will feature 24 laboratories and modern offices all ready for immediate occupancy. Various sizes, flexible, fitted-out CL2 labs, from 450-1200ft2 See available labs OFFICES & MEETING ROOMS Ready to occupy offices, with shared Boardroom, Meeting Rooms, Hot Desk Area and Training Rooms, so you only pay for what you use. See available offices GARDEN Tenants will have plenty of outdoor space to enjoy—from the welcoming front terrace to our hidden garden out back. Expect summer socials, coffee breaks and spontaneous catch-ups to spill outside when the sun’s out. RECEPTION Our reception is a welcoming space, perfect for spontaneous chats and chance encounters while queuing for coffee. Seamlessly connected to the event space, it’ll be the ideal spot to pause, connect, and feel part of the community. ICONIC BUILDING Our newly refurbished building is a standout addition to the area. Just a 3-minute walk from North Acton station (Central Line) and 10 minutes from Acton Main Line (Elizabeth Line), it’s perfectly positioned for easy commuting. MORE THAN JUST SPACE With shared services, onsite support from Imperial Incubator and trusted SME suppliers, plus community initiatives designed to support and inspire, we’ll help you build your business, keep your team engaged and attract top talent. Ready to occupy Labs Flexible Terms Cost Effective Fantastic Transport Links Common Amenities Imperial Linked Member- supported Ecosystem Services See Available Lab and Office Space Discover Our Community Arrange a Visit Supported by Imperial and part of a dynamic life sciences and deep tech community. Imperial Incubator, the university’s home for lab-based startups, will have an integral involvement onsite. Bringing over 20 years’ experience in helping early-stage, lab-based startups to grow, the Incubator team will contribute comprehensive technical, business and relationship-building support. In addition to providing hands-on assistance via a Lab Manager, Imperial Incubator will serve as a gateway to Imperial’s extensive capabilities including advanced equipment, prototyping facilities and research centres, complemented by a deep pool of academic expertise, skilled graduates and valuable industry contacts. How does Imperial Incubator help our members? PART OF IMPERIAL'S INNOVATION CLUSTER A dynamic life sciences and deep tech community. Imperial College London is playing a pivotal role in the regeneration of Old Oak, helping shape the area into a new district for deep-tech innovation and enterprise. Imperial’s investment in Old Oak includes the advanced manufacturing site Grapht Works, which sits five minutes away from our site. The implications for innovators are profound and unique for a London Zone 2 location, allowing them to move seamlessly from R&D to pilot space, and iterate without the commute. That's why an increasing number of innovative companies are choosing this area for their manufacturing developments. Benefit of R&D adjacent to Manufacturing site WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR OFFERING? Download our brochure for more information Download 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 >