A significant new workspace is being developed in West London for life sciences and deep tech.
- Imperial College and Bruntwood SciTech’s partnership aims to build an innovation ecosystem.
- The project is backed by a substantial £200 million investment from Bruntwood SciTech.
- The initiative will foster collaboration among startups, scaleups, and global firms with top academics.
- The innovation centre promises to bolster the UK’s science and technology sector.
In a move set to transform West London into a hub for breakthrough technologies, Imperial College London has joined forces with Bruntwood SciTech. This ambitious project aims to establish a major new life sciences and deep tech workspace, poised to become a centre of innovation excellence.
The heart of the project lies in its location at London’s White City, immersing the new facility in the renowned Imperial WestTech Corridor. Endorsed by the UK Government’s Minister for Science, this space will offer state-of-the-art laboratories and workspaces designed to accommodate deep tech startups, scaleups, and established global firms.
Bruntwood SciTech—a collaboration between Bruntwood, Legal & General, and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund—is injecting £200 million into the venture. This investment underscores the partnership’s commitment to creating an environment conducive to groundbreaking research, commercialisation of R&D innovation, and talent retention.
With at least 200,000 square feet dedicated to its purpose, the centre is a leap forward in establishing an internationally relevant innovation ecosystem. It will connect businesses with over 110 early-stage companies, alongside world-leading academics, researchers, and clinicians.
The facility is also designed with sustainability in mind, aiming for net zero carbon construction and operation in communal areas. Bruntwood SciTech ensures 100% renewable energy is used across its entire portfolio.
The construction, anticipated to commence in 2026, will support job creation and economic strengthening in the UK. By combining the prowess of leading scholars and researchers with private sector resources, the hub plans to expedite the transition of advanced technologies from laboratories to market.
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle, highlighted the project’s potential to unlock economic growth by utilising the expertise of top academics alongside industry resources.
Dr Kath Mackay of Bruntwood SciTech noted this partnership as a continuation of their work in cities like Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and Cambridge, reinforcing their resolve to drive forward the UK’s innovation economy.
This partnership between Imperial College and Bruntwood SciTech marks a decisive step towards solidifying the UK’s position as a leader in science and technology innovation.
