Grow your start-up at the Bioinnovation Hub
Fully supported and inspiring new space conveniently located at the Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre
Why choose the Bioinnovation Hub?
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We are experienced in supporting growth of early stage life science companies. Offering access to lab space and extensive facilities, within a vibrant campus setting.
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We are open to all in the sector, no pre-existing relationship with Oxford Brookes University required.
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On-campus location facilitates collaboration with academia and interaction with students.
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As part of the Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre, we provide engaging training and networking events to help scale your business.
The Bioinnovation Hub is part of the Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre. This centre will give companies access to office spaces, lab benches, experts and professional networks. The project aims to support the creation of at least 17 start-up companies and 74 jobs over a five year period.
The centre is perfectly situated to capitalise on Oxfordshire’s dense network of research, knowledge-intensive businesses and skilled workers – essential to a successful innovation ecosystem.
Professor Linda King, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Global Partnerships at Oxford Brookes University said:
“We are very excited to have the opportunity to host high growth start-ups in the Enterprise Centre who will be positively contributing to the student experience at Oxford Brookes. With opportunities to speak in lectures, mentor student businesses and host expert clinics we plan to develop a thriving ecosystem of learning and teaching through the Enterprise Centre.”
What our users are saying about us
“We came to the centre with an idea and a single set of pipettes. The Enterprise Centre has supported CodingBio for the last 3 years by providing bench space, the necessary equipment to carry out our work, networking opportunities and helpful advice. We appreciate the flexibility of the centre to accommodate our expansion as we prepare to move into our own facility after our next raise.”
What we Offer
Lab Space
Space available for industry in recently refurbished and well-equipped containment level 2 laboratories.
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Dedicated bench spaces in newly refurbished labs
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Access to equipment and facilities, including cell culture
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Basic technical support
Dedicated Desk Space
Assigned desk spaces are available close to the Bioinnovation Hub labs. Use of the hub office space includes the following.
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Desks in a newly refurbished shared office space
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Lockable under desk storage cabinet
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Use of meeting room free of charge
Offices and Co-Working
Dedicated offices and other flexible working spaces are available within the Enterprise Centre, next door to the Bioinnovation Hub
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Part-time flexible office work space
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Co-working space for longer term use
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Self-contained offices for four to eight people
Community and Events
One of the aims of the Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre is to nurture a strong user community, providing support and a range of events to grow your business.
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Community interest-led events
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Lunch and learn skill sharing
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Networking with local business community organisations
“The Enterprise Centre and Bioinnovation Hub have been a fantastic and flexible base for us to start and then scale rapidly in. The support and knowledge of the team here and access to the university where we have given lectures, partnered with academics on research and recruited researchers is a real advantage too.”