Move into ready labs and flexible work spaces. Join Sciopolis hubs for community, university links, expert support and supported venture growth. SPACE IS ONLY HALF THE STORY The ecosystem is the advantage Our inspiring labs and offices give you the space to thrive, while we connect you to the people and support that accelerate your journey. WHY CHOOSE SCIOPOLIS HUBS? We provide both the space & supportive networks innovators need to scale their businesses SPACE Ready to occupy labs and offices You and your team can move in straight away, no upfront capital expenditure, no months lost negotiating leases or managing contractors ECOSYSTEM University connectivity We have scoped out access to equipment, academics, institutions and projects that can make a material difference to your discovery Cost effective, flexible terms We understand the needs of early-stage ventures. Our leasing models are designed to give you room to grow without long term commitments holding you back Access to business expertise Tap into our “black book” of trusted service partners; from equipment specialists and branding experts to accountants, IP lawyers, legal advisors and mentors Operational support We take care of facilities and day‑to‑day operations so you can focus on your science and scaling your business Connections to accelerate growth We proactively link you with peers and networks who can help you solve problems, hire talent and open doors Community, events and great food We make coming to work more fun. Great food, lively events, socials and curated introductions spark collaboration and help you hire and retain great people Part of a wider network We are building Innovation Hubs in strategic locations. By joining one, you will gain visibility and connectivity across the network Discover Lab Space Discover Office Space Discover Base One, London Our first site is here: 55,000 sq ft of ready-to-occupy laboratory and office space located in North Acton. Find Out More Book A Tour WHY NOW? Demand for cost-effective, flexible spaces in ecosystem-connected locations is high amongst innovators. Accelerate your growth with labs and offices that are ready the moment you are Save time and capital by avoiding fit‑out costs, long leases and operational overhead Stay focused on your science while we take care of the day‑to‑day running of your space Tap into curated university, industry and business‑building networks that open doors Join a collaborative community of peers, strengthened by curated introductions, shared learning and regular events Read Our FAQs CONTACT US We’re developing spaces with a variety of layouts and features in key locations. Contact us early and we’ll make sure your requirements are built in from the start. Get In Touch Sign Up To Our Newsletter

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.

9 Sept 2026 Base One (previously 1 Portal Way) officially opens today Base One is London's newest science and technology hub. Owned by Imperial College London and operated by science specialists Sciopolis, Base One is unlocking the future of British advanced manufacturing through the adjacency of affordable R&D facilities and industrial space. Base One (previously 1 Portal Way) launches today offering a blueprint for the growth of advanced manufacturing in Britain by supporting high-growth scientific companies to scale in the UK. The 55,000 sq ft innovation hub offers affordable, high-quality, ready-to-occupy labs and offices for deep tech companies and aims to solve the ‘space problem’ for innovators who have often struggled to find flexible, cost-effective spaces that can adapt with their businesses as they progress from R&D to prototyping and production. Base One, in London’s North Acton, is part of Imperial’s Old Oak Innovation Cluster and sits at the heart of WestTech London, a place-based innovation ecosystem, established and anchored by Imperial, which brings together world-class research, global talent, industry and infrastructure to create jobs, attract investment, drive growth and cement the UK’s position as a leader in science and technology. Base One has been designed for established science ventures which are entering their next stage of growth – whether Imperial spinouts or science-based ventures from anywhere else. Base One’s facilities support ongoing R&D and product development, as well as prototyping and early-stage manufacturing. It is located alongside Grapht Works, Imperial’s dedicated advanced manufacturing facility for companies moving into pilot, demo and commercial manufacturing. Together, these two innovation facilities create a new hub for advanced manufacturing, with innovators able to move seamlessly from lab bench to factory floor – supporting the UK’s mission to reinvent its industrial heritage for the modern age. Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth, said: “West London is fast becoming a leading centre for science, technology and advanced manufacturing, and Base One is a fantastic addition to the growing innovation cluster at Old Oak and Park Royal. By giving pioneering companies the affordable, flexible space they need to move from research and development to production, Base One will help more businesses start, grow and scale in London—creating good jobs, attracting investment and supporting a new era of British manufacturing, as we build a better, more prosperous London for everyone.” Base One is open to innovative companies from all science sectors, ranging from biotech to chemistry, cleantech, advanced materials, AI and beyond. The hub offers the expertise of specialist landlord Sciopolis, on the ground support from Imperial Incubator’s lab manager, as well as connection to Imperial’s innovation ecosystem. All occupiers will benefit from connections to Imperial’s world-leading experts and academics, a pipeline of exceptional STEMB graduate talent, access to specialist equipment and facilities, as well as a network of connections to founders, funders and collaborators. Base One occupies a strategic location in a growing innovation area, Old Oak Innovation Cluster. It is minutes from Imperial's White City Campus and Hammersmith Hospital Campus, and borders Park Royal Industrial Estate, London's largest industrial estate, which currently employs more than 40,000 people and has more than a century of manufacturing heritage. It sits within the wider regeneration of Old Oak, the largest regeneration opportunity in London, which is to be transformed by the Old Oak Park Royal Development Corporation and the future Old Oak Common superhub, which will connect HS2, the Elizabeth line and GWR, making it the UK’s third busiest station and offering unique connectivity to innovation clusters across the UK including in Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge. As Base One launches, it welcomes its third occupier Nanomox , who will manufacture and commercialise their pioneering high-transparency zinc oxide, designed for use in mineral sunscreens, cosmetics, rubber and electronics, from the hub. Nanomox joins existing occupiers including women’s intimate health company P.Happi® , sold in Boots, which is manufacturing its microbiome-focused products and Ki 13 , the award-winning cleantech company which has created the world’s most cost-effective solution for converting abundant biomass into green hydrogen and biogenic CO2. Hugh Brady, President, Imperial College London: “As we welcome Base One into WestTech London we strengthen our contribution to the UK’s network of national innovation assets, supporting a truly vibrant innovation ecosystem that’s competitive with the very best in the world. Starting from our base in West London, we are enabling a genuinely national asset, with strong links and partnerships to innovation clusters across the UK, such as the West Midland’s manufacturing base for robotics, AI and deep high-value supply chains, and centres of research excellence in Harwell, Oxford, the Bristol Innovation Arc, Cardiff, and beyond.” “For too long high-growth companies have struggled to find the space they need to scale in the UK”, said Charlie Mitchell, CEO of Sciopolis. “We are responding to this pressing need by creating quality, affordable and read-to-occupy options that enable companies to remain in London, supported by a university-connected in an environment that is engineered for growth. Base One and the wider Old Oak Innovation Cluster are a blueprint for advanced manufacturing in Britain.” “Base One is the only destination in London that enables us to start manufacturing whilst remaining in an ecosystem built for our stage of growth, where we can scale up production alongside likeminded companies solving similar problems.” Said Dr Francisco Malaret, Founder and CEO of Nanomox. “Scaling out of the lab and into hardware engineering for the first time is challenging, Base One and its adjacent advanced industrial site enables us to be co-located with other innovators at similar stages to share learnings,” said Koji Muto, Co-founder and CEO of Ki 13. “North Acton delivers everything we need at this crucial stage in our growth – accessibility, affordability and flexibility.” "We're proud to have our Lab Manager onsite at Base One, supporting every innovator who moves in. Imperial Incubator has always backed early-stage companies: with our presence at Base One, we can now stay with them through the delicate scaling stage too, offering our technical and network expertise as they take their next step" said Graham Hewson, Head of Incubation and Prototyping Space, Imperial College London. Explore Base One, North Acton

Explore ready to work private offices, coworking desks, meeting and event spaces at Sciopolis. Designed for science and technology teams. INNOVATION READY Offices, Meeting and Event Spaces for Growing Teams We deliver cost-effective, community-led work spaces for science and technology innovators. Your team can plug in and start working immediately: no delays, no fit out, no hidden extras. Office & Event Space, Base One WHY CHOOSE SCIOPOLIS OFFICE SPACES? Immediate occupancy and simple onboarding Managed services under one transparent monthly fee Shared amenities, events spaces and networking opportunities Ability to scale into laboratory or larger office space within the same hub Private offices, hot desks and meeting rooms in one location Community of scientists, innovators and supportive networks View our office space at Base One 55,000 sq ft of ready-to-occupy laboratory and office space located in North Acton. Find Out More Need a Hot Desk? Book A Tour Event & meeting space at Base One Our new hub in North Acton features flexible event space for up to a 150 people, with onsite catering options. Event Space Meeting Space Book A Tour OFFICES BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY Each of our locations typically offers private offices, coworking desks, meeting rooms and event areas, as well as onsite cafes- all designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. CORE FEATURES High speed fibre connectivity and secure Wi‑Fi Showers and bike storage Ergonomic desks and seating Utilities, cleaning and maintenance managed under one monthly fee Access to shared meeting rooms and event areas Community events and socials Great Tea & Coffee To find out more Read our FAQs LATEST PHOTOS 1/7 For individuals and early-stage ventures, Sciopolis coworking areas provide professional workspaces under flexible memberships which include fast internet, cleaning, tea points and access to shared services and community events. You can expand into a private office or laboratory within the same hub whenever your business is ready. COWORKING & HOTDESKING MEETING ROOMS Sciopolis locations offer bookable meeting rooms to support from quick catch ups to investor presentations. Flexible capacities for 3–20 people (depending on locations) Integrated Teams and video conferencing systems Presentation screens and whiteboards Catering available through onsite cafe Instant booking via the Sciopolis app Meeting rooms are open to all tenants and coworking members through a simple credit or hourly system. EVENT & TRAINING SPACES Science and technology thrive on connection. Each of our sites includes configurable event suites and training rooms that host workshops, seminars and product launches. Seating varies by location Full AV and webcast capability Moveable tables and seating for classroom, theatre or networking formats Onsite operations support and catering through the café team Our onsite teams connect tenants with peers, mentors, and professional partners, running events that link all members, across Sciopolis hubs. From weekly socials to technical briefings, you and your team join an active innovation community designed to help attract and retain staff — and make the office a great place to be. SUPPORTED BY OUR COMMUNITY VIRTUAL OFFICE Need a registered base without a physical desk? In the near future, our virtual office service will allow companies to list their business at a Sciopolis address. We will handle mail and reception services, giving you a professional presence inside a recognised innovation hub while you work remotely or on the move. NEXT STEPS Get in touch: we have availability for great offices and event spaces Explore Base One, our North Acton hub: office, meeting rooms, coworking and event space Read our FAQs to see how Sciopolis manages the full workspace experience.

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