Choosing the ideal lab space is more than just about the building—it’s a strategic investment in your science, your team, and your future growth.
If you’re setting up or expanding your life sciences venture in London, a space like the QMB Innovation Centre in Whitechapel offers a complete solution.
Tailored Lab Suites You Can Shape
QMB provides Category 2 (CL2) laboratory space, designed with built-in flexibility. Whether you need 300 to 1,200 sq ft of private lab + write-up suites, or larger entire floors of up to ~11,000 sq ft, there’s a fit for your stage and scale. The modular layout lets you customise the space if needed.
Labs Built for Real Science
Thinking dual-purpose? QMB’s lab suites support both biology and chemistry, with features like:
- Safety cabinets and the ability to add fume cupboards
- Integrated services in the ceiling voids for seamless access
- Non-recirculating air systems with 8–12 air changes/hour
- Chemical-resistant workbenches (Trespa),
- Three-phase electrical supply
- Intelligent lighting, pressure control between lab and write-up spaces
- Emergency generator,
- Dewar gas store, solvent cabinets, and more QMB Amenities
Convenience Meets Collaboration
Your lab should be more than walls and benches. QMB aims to enhance your productivity and network by offering:
- 24/7 access
- On-site maintenance and a fully equipped facilities room (autoclaves, ice machine, glass washer, purified water)
- Discounted meeting rooms and access to the 120-seat Clarke Kennedy lecture theatre
- Cycle storage, showers, and modern amenities
- Excellent transport links (Elizabeth Line, DLR, London Underground) and just 30 minutes from London City Airport
- Connections to Queen Mary University’s research facilities and expertise, including the Blizard Institute, Barts Life Sciences, and clinical partners – QMB Affiliates
Our Ecosystem
Since its launch in 2011, QMB has not only delivered high-quality lab space but also helped secure and grow over 500 science jobs in London. It’s also played a pivotal role in the success of numerous ventures—from early-stage spinouts to established companies like hVIVO and AviadoBio—by providing scalable, purpose-built facilities within an innovation-driven ecosystem. QMB Ecosystem
Why QMB’s Model Works
QMB’s effectiveness stems from a few core strengths:
- Custom design built for lab use—not retrofit—enabling flexibility and functionality
- A built-in ecosystem with academic and clinical collaborators right next door
- A location in East London that’s both accessible and connected to wider regeneration and innovation networks
For all sales enquiries contact our Sales and Leasing Manager Warren Lewis – w.lewis@qmul.ac.uk