In a competitive landscape for life sciences and biotech, it is important to look back on who was there first.
In 2011, the Innovation Centre was London’s first completely new built facility for both early and late stage chemistry and biology start-ups. It offers 39,000 square feet of commercial wet lab & office space within Zone 2 of London.
The construction of QMB was triggered as a result of visible demand for incubation space within London.
What Is the Innovation Centre at QMB?
The QMB Innovation Centre is dedicated to providing high-quality laboratory and commercial spaces to start-ups and later-stage companies looking to take their laboratory work to the next level.
At its core, this innovation centre offers flexible, state-of-the-art CL2 laboratory space and write-up areas that can be tailored to suit the needs of tenants.
The innovation centre alone has created and safeguarded over 500 science jobs within London, a statistic we are incredibly proud of.
Flexible & Purposeful Facilities
Facilities at the Innovation Centre are different to those you’ll find in London. Our labs & office spaces are completely designed to be configurable, meaning you can make the most of your space, with equipment and furniture you actually need.
From additional desks to requesting further equipment, we accommodate the needs of your research and data analysis – giving you access to the very best to produce the very best results.
Collaboration
The innovation centre was designed with collaboration in mind. Our tenants benefit from the thriving ecosystem in the innovation centre, with networking events and educational talks taking place, giving our tenants the opportunity to expand their knowledge, which can improve their lab work.
Supportive Environment
The innovation centre is intended to be a relaxed and supportive environment. It is home to a list of amenities to make your working day enjoyable. Here is a list of the amenities here at QMB:
- Access to meeting rooms of variable sizes at tenant rates
- Flexible leases
- 24-hour access model with CCTV security system
- Access to Queen Mary University of London facilities and equipment, subject to availability
- Access to the 120-seat Clarke Kennedy lecture theatre situated on the lower ground floor, as well as other meeting and conference facilities throughout QMB
- Access to fibre optic internet lines
- Access to networking events hosted at the centre
- Full-time on-site maintenance team
- 65 cycle spaces and shower facilities
The Innovation is conveniently located in Zone 2 of London, making it easily accessible. Here are the travel times to reach us:
- Kings Cross – 15 mins by tube
- Paddington – 15 mins by tube
- Farringdon – 5 mins by tube
- Liverpool Street – 3 mins by tube
- Canary Wharf – 4 mins by tube
- London City Airport – 30 mins by tube/DLR
- Aldgate East – 10 min walk
- Whitechapel – 5 min walk
Why Choose the QMB Innovation Centre?
Choosing QMB’s Innovation Centre will not only provide you with the best equipment to conduct your best work, but it will also surround you with like-minded individuals, prompting new ideas and the chance to collaborate with people in your industry.
Whether you are looking to launch a new venture or working on a hypothesis, QMB’s Innovation Centre has a place for you.
Get in touch with our expert team to find out more about the Innovation Centre, or take a virtual tour of the premises.