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Back to Sciopolis HOME THE BUILDING OLD OAK CONTACT THE BUILDING Affordable, fully-fitted lab and office space you can walk straight into. Coming soon in 2026: a dynamic grow-on space for innovative companies, supported by Imperial Incubator. This hub will offer flexible, fully serviced CL2 labs and offices, complete with shared equipment, enterprise support, and direct links to the Imperial network. Just a 2-minute walk from North Acton (Central Line) and 13 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. Exterior Reception Cafe Event Space Labs Offices 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. 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 OFFICES & MEETING ROOMS Ready to occupy offices, with shared Boardroom, Meeting Rooms and Training Rooms, so you only pay for what you use. 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 will be a welcoming space, perfect for spontaneous chats and chance encounters while queuing for coffee. Seamlessly connected to the outdoors, it’ll be the ideal spot to pause, connect, and feel part of the community. COMING IN 2026 Our newly refurbished building will be 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, a partnership with 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 IMPERIAL'S OLD OAK INNOVATION CLUSTER Supported by Imperial and part of a dynamic life sciences and deep tech community. Imperial is playing a pivotal role in the regeneration of Old Oak, helping shape the area into a new district for innovation, enterprise and urban living. Imperial’s investment in Old Oak includes the nearby Victoria Industrial Estate, dedicated student accommodation, now home to 1,200 Imperial students, as well as key worker housing that helps anchor a growing ecosystem. These projects also strengthen links with the area’s established creative community in Park Royal, reinforcing Imperial’s long-term commitment to driving place-based innovation across West London FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OLD OAK CAMPUS 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. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IMPERIAL INCUBATOR WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR OFFERING? Download our brochure for more information or contact us if you are looking for lab and office space and want to book an early tour Download Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy All rights reserved. ©Sciopolis@OnePortalWay 2025 | Website designed by Jamin Design

Sciopolis provides flexible lab and office spaces for science and tech ventures in London and Cambridge. Innovation hubs with CL2 labs, workspace solutions and ecosystem support REMARKABLE PLACES where science & technology businesses grow LATEST NEWS 20 Nov 2025 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 Sciopolis provides science and technology companies with the workspace and support they need to grow. We partner with landlords, universities, institutions and local government to deliver and operate thriving Innovation Hubs for early-stage science and technology businesses. By offering well designed, ready-to-occupy lab and office space, coupled with great amenities and offered to tenants under flexible lease terms, we make it possible for innovative companies to move in without having to invest upfront capital and to focus on growing their business. In parallel with our space provision, and arguably more importantly, we also activate an exciting ecosystem proposition, connecting tenants with the right support from universities, service providers and other organisations, to help them overcome their scaling challenges and increase their chances of success. Sciopolis is building a network of Innovation Hubs across strategic locations, with plans underway to deliver 100,000 ft of space in the next 12 months, initially focused in London and the Golden Triangle. ABOUT US WHAT WE OFFER TO LANDLORDS We support landlords, universities or local government who wish to create science and technology Innovation Hubs, by either converting existing sites or creating new ones. Our focus is on pragmatic, cost-effective and speedy delivery, coupled with meaningful ecosystem activation. Design & Build We know how to design, build, fit-out, activate and operate such spaces cost effectively. We can support every stage of the process Ecosystem creation Our experience and connections gained from years in the sector allow us to create the right mix of contacts and services to support our tenants Identity & promotion We are experienced at creating compelling propositions that will attract the right tenants and enhance the value of your asset Operational Support We are invested in the spaces we create and play an active part in operating them efficiently, to support the growth of our innovators’ community WHAT WE OFFER TO SCIENCE & TECH VENTURES We create functional and inspiring lab and office spaces, with shared amenities and event programmes to support growing science & technology businesses. Ready-to-occupy lab solutions Flexible service proposition Ecosystem connections Thematic clustering Allowing ventures to move in quickly, minimise upfront capital expenditure and operate cost effectively We offer a range of lease options to match the needs of each stage of a venture’s journey We connect tenants into scientific and commercial networks that will solve problems, save time and create opportunities We curate and nurture thematic communities at each of our locations, to drive focused collaboration We are busy scoping out innovation sites in Cambridge and London, comprising of lab, office and event spaces. If you are looking for space, please get in touch so we can capture your requirements early. NEED LABORATORY & OFFICE SPACE? OUR LOCATIONS One Portal Way NEW: Exciting opportunity for ready-to-occupy laboratory and office space located in North Acton, part of Imperial College London Old Oak Cluster Learn More Cambridge We are looking at opportunities in Cambridge for new innovation spaces that would suit early-stage science and technology businesses. Enquire Now WANT TO DEVELOP A NEW INNOVATION HUB? Get In Touch WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT We start from the tenants, not the building. We know what early-stage science and technology innovators need, and we build with their needs front of mind. Speed Speedy and cost-effective deployment, with site opening as early as 12 months from sign-off. Deep Expertise Networks Commitment We have the expertise to design, build, fit-out, tenant-activate and operate such spaces. Experience and connections gained from years in the sector allow us to create the right conditions for ventures to thrive. We are passionate about creating the right infrastructure to support UK Innovation. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER THE TEAM An executive team with specific expertise. Combining skills, experience and networks to build and operate spaces for successful science ventures. Charlie Mitchell 20 years executing major projects in the oil and gas sector before leading the development, building, fit-out and operations at ScaleSpace, a life science hub in west London, in partnership with Imperial College. A proven record of implementing complex projects at speed. Adam Kelliher A seasoned life-science entrepreneur with more than 20 years experience in the sector. Took two companies from inception to exit and IPO, an experienced CEO of both public and private companies. He is a partner in the Venture Builder, Alkamis. Mark Sanders 25 years’ experience in building businesses, Mark was most recently Executive Chairman of Scale Space. Prior to that, Mark worked with the UK’s leading digital venture builder, Blenheim Chalcot, and was CEO of TDX Group, taking it through to an eventual sale in 2014. Caterina Rigoni With 25 years of marketing experience, Cat most recently served as Director of Marketing at Scale Space and assisted Imperial College London and the White City Innovation District. Expert at brand buiding and ecosystem creation. Lee Harle >25 years experience of building businesses and joint-ventures in consumer goods, technology and life-science industries, including deal-making for multinational companies. Deep experience in both emerging & developed economies. He is a partner in the Venture Builder Alkamis. Zara Davidian Zara has spent 21 years at Imperial working in various commercial roles. She has led strategic initiatives, drove operational improvements and managed complex stakeholder relationships. Skilled in business planning and project delivery, she has a collaborative leadership style. CONTACT US Contact us to discuss how we can help convert existing space or build and activate new Innovation Hubs for science and technology businesses. +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk sciopolis

LANDLORDS Transform your commercial property into a thriving Innovation Hub At Sciopolis, we partner with forward-thinking landlords, universities and local authorities to transform underutilised commercial properties into thriving science and technology Innovation Hubs, creating sustainable revenue streams while addressing critical demand for cost-effective, activated innovation spaces. WHY WORK WITH SCIOPOLIS? Pragmatic, cost-effective delivery Following our rapid diagnostic study on the building and its existing ecosystem, we design, build, fitout, launch and activate spaces quickly, with site openings possible within 12 months of signoff Ecosystem building Our “black book” of academics, industry and service partners ensures tenants have the support they need. This increases retention and tenant success, creating a pipeline of activity for future developments Ready to occupy labs and offices Tenants move in without upfront capital expenditure, removing friction and accelerating occupancy. This makes your property more attractive to high growth ventures Initial Masterplan activation Whether it’s a single building or an ambitious masterplan you are building, the key is to get started fast. Our hubs act as anchor buildings for wider regeneration projects, shaping the narrative and helping clusters grow organically Operational excellence We don’t just fill space, we actively manage and operate hubs to ensure compliance, efficiency and a vibrant community SCIOPOLIS DELIVERS END-TO-END DEVELOPMENT From initial concept through fit-out completion, we handle the technical and operational complexities that make laboratory space rental different from traditional commercial property management. Design & Build Expertise We know how to deliver CL2 labs, offices, and shared amenities cost-effectively. From concept to fit-out, we handle the technical and operational complexities Ecosystem creation Our experience and networks allow us to curate the right mix of partners, events and services to attract tenants and create a vibrant ecosystem around your building Identity & promotion We create compelling propositions that drive occupancy, enhance the value of your asset and position it as part of a UK-wide innovation network Operational Support We manage day-to-day operations: from lab compliance and shared facilities to community programming, so you retain control of your property without the hassle WHY NOW? Demand for cost-effective, flexible, ready to occupy laboratory and office space is high among early-stage science and technology ventures. While central to the Government’s Industrial Strategy, this market remains underserved, leaving many innovators struggling to find suitable space. By partnering with us, you can: Activate underutilised assets and unlock new revenue streams. Tap into an emerging market of science and technology ventures. Enhance long-term value by aligning your property with one of the UK’s most dynamic growth sectors. NEXT STEPS: EXPLORE YOUR PROPERTY'S INNOVATION HUB POTENTIAL Sciopolis is actively expanding its network of Innovation Hubs. If you own commercial property in or near innovation clusters, university towns or regional growth areas, we'd welcome a conversation about partnership opportunities. Schedule a property assessment/feasibility study to understand: Your site's suitability for innovation hub conversion Estimated investment requirements and timeline Projected rental yields and occupancy rates Market positioning within regional innovation ecosystem Find out more about our Feasibility Study here GET IN TOUCH Ready to transform your commercial property into a revenue-generating innovation hub? Contact us to explore opportunities in London, the Golden Triangle, and emerging regional innovation hot-spots. +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk sciopolis

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OUR LOCATIONS We are busy building a network of sites across key locations. Watch this space for further announcements! LONDON NEW: Exciting opportunity for ready-to-occupy laboratory and office space, with great amenities, in a well connected & strategic location, linked to Imperial. FIND OUT MORE CAMBRIDGE We are looking at opportunities in Cambridge for new innovation spaces that would suit early-stage science and technology businesses. Get in touch if you would like to find out more ENQUIRE NOW WANT TO DEVELOP A NEW INNOVATION HUB? Contact us to discuss how we can help convert existing space or build and activate new Innovation Hubs for science and technology businesses. +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk sciopolis

LATEST INSIGHTS News One Portal Way Origin Sciopolis 20 Nov 2025 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 28 Nov 2025 London Spinouts: we are building space for you Spinouts were everywhere this November cropping up in reports, events and the press. And we are building space for them! Read More 20 Oct 2025 News University Spinouts ascend as scaleup capital deepens, but is the infrastructure ready? Insights from the recent Beauhurst and Parkwalk report on UK spinouts reveal a striking 44% year-on-year increase in equity investment, underscoring the growing momentum behind frontier innovation Read More 26 Oct 2025 News Why Ready-to-Occupy Labs are a game-changer for innovators By Charlie Mitchell, CEO of Sciopolis Read More 16 Sept 2025 News Scaling Stories: how community can help founders thrive Executive Chairman Mark Sanders explores how fostering a culture of empathy and understanding in the workplace is key to high performance and combating founder loneliness Read More 10 Sept 2025 News Summer Update 2025 Monthly Update: We're Back! New appointment, awards, and exciting developments — all in one place. Read More 16 July 2025 Sciopolis UK startups: brilliant at the baby stage, but what about adolescence? Sciopolis reacts to today's UK Government's Life Sciences Sector Plan Read More 10 June 2025 Sciopolis Feasibility Study: designing the Heart of Innovation in Hammersmith & Fulham We have been appointed to run a feasibility study for Hammersmith & Fulham's Civic Campus Read More 23 May 2025 Sciopolis University spinouts are struggling, and here's why. University spinouts are struggling to get funding and infrastructure to grow. Read our analysis. Read More 25 Apr 2025 Sciopolis What can we learn from Dubai’s Innovation Hub? A masterclass in developing an ecosystem that integrates work and life seamlessly. Read More 8 Apr 2025 Sciopolis Can your building be turned into an Innovation Hub? Only a Feasibility Study can tell. If you are thinking of converting an existing site to host science, a feasibility study is what you need. Read More 3 Apr 2025 Sciopolis The Times: Universities slash equity stakes in tech spinouts Sciopolis Chairman Mark Sanders reacts to the news that University equity stakes in tech spinouts have fallen to a ten-year low of 16.1% Read More 25 Mar 2025 Sciopolis UK Life Sciences miss out on £15bn to global rivals Isn't it time to build infrastructure to retain innovators and help them grow? Hear from our Chairman, Mark Sanders. Read More 11 Mar 2025 Origin, Sciopolis Origin Public Consultation: see what is being proposed and have your say. View the developing plans for The Crown Estate’s first Innovation Hub, in Cambridge Business Park. Read More 14 Oct 2024 Sciopolis 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 2025 News Scaling Stories: prioritising location for a successful growth strategy The entrepreneur and Sciopolis CEO/Executive Chairman explores how your company’s physical space can make or break your scaling ambitions Read More 9 Sept 2025 News 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 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 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 10 Oct 2025 News Notes from Italian Tech Week 2025 What are the emerging trends in AI and Life Sciences? Our Director of Ecosystem explores some findings from her recent trip to Italian Tech Week in Turin. Read More 17 Sept 2025 News #1 Reuse first A series exploring the everyday decisions that shape a more sustainable future. From fixing instead of replacing to reusing what already exists, we believe sustainability starts with common sense. Read More 6 Oct 2025 News October - Monthly Update From Strategy to Execution: find out what we've been up to, and what is coming up next Read More 4 Sept 2025 News Scaling Stories: how do you know when to step aside as a founder? Our Executive Chairman discusses the challenges of stepping aside as a strategy for accelerating business growth Read More 8 July 2025 Sciopolis Monthly Update- June As June brought both sunshine and serious conversations, the team been on the move, connecting with innovators, exploring new campuses and diving deep into the future of place-based innovation. Read More 2 June 2025 Sciopolis Our Monthly Update - May 2025 How we built our team, network and pipeline last month Read More 5 May 2025 Sciopolis Our Monthly Update is here - April 2025 We filmed, selected strategic partners, learnt about innovative materials, visited interesting locations and went to the pub. Read what April was all about. Read More 16 Apr 2025 Sciopolis Cleantech solutions for Real Estate? We want to hear from you Do you have a sustainable construction material or product you would like to see adopted? Talk to us! Read More 9 Apr 2025 Sciopolis Record £13.9 billion of R&D funding unveiled to boost innovation Our Chairman Mark Sanders welcomes the announcement in our latest blog. Read More 31 Mar 2025 Sciopolis Our Monthly Update - March 2025 March was a great month for Sciopolis, with events, a major announcement and many community building moments. Read More 19 Mar 2025 Origin, Sciopolis Sciopolis appointed as Development Advisor by The Crown Estate Sciopolis has been appointed to look at the feasibility of activating science and technology innovation at Cambridge Business Park. Read More 11 Nov 2024 Origin, Sciopolis The Crown Estate to breathe new life into Cambridge Business Park Bold proposals to support the UK’s science, innovation and technology ambitions by providing office and lab spaces for start-ups and established businesses. Read More 29 Nov 2023 Sciopolis Sciopolis (sai-op-o-liss) - What's in the name? Hidden away in out-of-sight locations such as university basements, rural company HQ’s... Read More 18 May 2023 Sciopolis British Land To Turbocharge Massive Life Sciences and Innovation Drive REIT Plans 2 Million Square Feet of Development Including Possible Debenhams Makeover Read More

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.

VENTURES Laboratory and Office Space for Science and Technology businesses Our flexible innovation hubs eliminate the traditional barriers that delay scientific progress, allowing you to focus on discovery, development and scaling your business from day one. Finding the right workspace is only part of the equation. The real determinant of success is what happens inside your facility and the ecosystem surrounding it. That's why Sciopolis hubs are engineered to remove operational friction, connect you with essential resources, and accelerate your path from concept to commercialisation. WHY CHOOSE SCIOPOLIS? Ready to occupy labs and offices Move in straight away, no upfront capital expenditure, no months lost negotiating leases or managing contractors 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 expertise Tap into our “black book” of trusted service providers; from equipment specialists and branding experts to 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 University connectivity We have scoped out access to equipment, academics, and projects that can make a material difference to your discovery Connections to accelerate growth We link you with academics, innovators and industry partners who can help you solve problems and open doors Community and collaboration Join a network of innovators, academics and industry partners. We are doing the ground work so you can get the benefit as soon as you move in Building a national network We are building a UK wide ecosystem of Innovation Hubs in strategic locations. By joining one, you will gain visibility and connectivity across the network WHY NOW? By joining one of our hubs, you can: Accelerate your growth with space that’s ready when you are. Save time and money by avoiding upfront fit‑out costs and long lease negotiations. Build your network through curated connections and community events. Focus on your science while we handle the operational details. GET IN TOUCH We are expanding our network of sites. Have a look at our current locations to see what’s available today and if you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, please get in touch. +44 7943 980146 info@sciopolis.co.uk sciopolis

26 Oct 2025 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. One Portal Way launches in June 2026: book your tour now

14 Oct 2024 Imperial announces a major investment in Old Oak

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!

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