Leveraging the Biotech Ecosystem: an innovation environment meet-up

Are you an

entrepreneur or potential entrepreneur thinking of starting a life science company? Would you like to explore the ways that the life science/genomics ecosystem can come together to support your journey?

Illumina Accelerator Cambridge, KQ Labs, Nucleate UK, Co-Laboratories and more are teaming up to host an event in the vibrant locale of Camden in London. Join us on Friday, the 23rd of September 2022 for insightful conversations about the innovation ecosystem.

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Camden Council and Co-Laboratories delivering affordable space for start ups

Camden Council have partnered with Co-Laboratories to bring forward affordable, quality lab space for small and early-stage bio startups looking to take the next big step in their growth journey. In mid 2021, Camden Council was supported by Inner Circle Consulting to identify operators for vacant space in Cedar Way Industrial Estate, close to the transport and tech hub of Kings Cross Over the next five years, this work will bring currently empty units back into use, support new jobs and upskilling local people, and build on the momentum of London’s innovative Knowledge Quarter. There is a critical shortage of lab start-up space across London, threatening the city’s economic competitiveness and stifling job growth. Now, this new development will address the space shortage and also provide affordable lab space for companies that are in their first phases of growth. The space will support over 30 biotech starts up, deliver 360 hours of community benefit every year, and have programmes with local schools to promote STEM and provide pathways to encourage the local communities and women into the industry.

Laura Brightman is the Founder and CEO of Co-Laboratories, a company setting up affordable, quality lab space for small and early-stage bio startups. They will offer affordable, flexible, and good quality space for small startups which can be scaled to other parts of London and the UK. In addition to spaces lab space and bench rental, Co-Laboratories will also offer training and support to businesses looking to set up their own lab. Co-Laboratories are currently raising funds to invest £1.6m to transform the units, with works expected to start on the first phase in Q3 2022 and completion by Q42022. Cedar Way Industrial Estate is located in London’s Knowledge Quarter, is home to a cluster of renowned academic, cultural, research, scientific and media organisations. For anyone interested in Co-Laboratories – either because they’re looking for lab space, or because they are an investor interested in early stage biotechnology companies or real estate, contact them on info@colab.org.uk

Launch Event: Biotechnology Showcase

Thursday 28th July, 15:00 - 17:00, followed by drinks for investors, partners and startups until 19:00

Unit 9, Cedar Way Industrial Estate Cedar Way London N1C 4PD

We are excited to launch our first Co-Laboratories site in collaboration with the London borough of Camden council and invite you all to celebrate and meet some local Biotechnology companies and our partners. We will have presentations from local organisations geared at helping startups, as well as a demonstration of the lab setup and future plans. If you’d like to be involved with our launch or partner with us in future, please attend the event or get in touch

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