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About us
A proven track record of supporting and nurturing early-stage bioscience entrepreneurs through to scale-up success since 2000.
Introducing LBIC
The London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) serves as a central hub for life sciences in London, offering exceptionally high-quality lab and office facilities with the specialist support services companies need to commercialise and thrive.
Established in 2000, LBIC was created to address the acute shortage of lab space for life sciences in central London. A key part of the London Development Agency’s strategy for life sciences, LBIC’s objective was to advance a commercial life sciences cluster around the capital’s world-class knowledge base.
Owned by the prestigious Royal Veterinary College, and with facilities co-located, LBIC offers its community access to top-tier research, biological support services, cutting-edge equipment and skilled bioscience graduates.
Our community includes more than 60 biotech and life science companies (25 resident and remaining virtual) spanning product development, diagnostics, CROs, and medical devices. Clients benefit from shared networking spaces, events, and dedicated operational and business support teams with years of experience in building and supporting biotech businesses. With a deep understanding of the drivers for success and an ability to anticipate potential roadblocks, these teams are a valued and trusted resource.
In the heart of London’s life science ecosystem
Located in London’s King's Cross Knowledge Quarter, LBIC offers unparalleled access to the UK’s vibrant life sciences network. Just a ten-minute walk from King's Cross, St Pancras, and Euston stations, and within an hour’s train journey to Cambridge and Oxford, LBIC connects clients to the country’s other major life sciences clusters. With the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras International, access to European opportunities and markets is also under two hours away.
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LBIC: CVRM is located in the Centre for Vaccinology and Regenerative Medicine (CVRM) on the RVC’s Hawkshead campus in Potters Bar, just 30 minutes from Kings Cross by train. The new state-of-the-art CVRM is home to world-leading experts in vaccines and stem cell research. It provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with resident Principal Investigators in core research areas, bringing together top veterinary and human medical science researchers to advance the ‘One Health’ approach to accelerate the development of new vaccines and cell therapies.
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Fostering collaboration
The area within a one-mile radius of King’s Cross and St Pancras stations in London is known as the Knowledge Quarter. It is a unique hub of over 100 cultural, research, scientific and business institutions, blending centuries-old institutions such as the British Library and relatively recent arrivals like The Francis Crick Institute and Google DeepMind. LBIC plays an essential role within this environment , attracting and supporting biotechnology and life sciences innovators.
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Co-located with the world-class RVC
LBIC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – the UK’s largest and oldest independent veterinary school and research-led institution. This ownership places LBIC at the centre of biotechnology and biomedical research in London and opens innumerable doors for research collaboration. LBIC clients benefit from access to RVC’s world-leading research facilities, expertise, and specialist biological services and equipment.
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Discover your space
AvailabilityLBIC has a variety of wet lab and office spaces available, along with virtual client packages, to suit life science businesses from the very early stage, right through to scaling up and beyond. We can also accommodate multinational corporations looking for a home in central London.
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LBIC: CVRM (Potters Bar)
Fully fitted, CL2 labs from 300 sq ft, ideal for vaccine and cell therapy
LBIC’s virtual client package offers a flexible presence at LBIC for £150 + VAT per month. This includes 24 hours access to LBIC at the RVC, two days hot desking per month, professional reception services, meeting room access, and catering and conference facilities. Perfect for forward-thinking entrepreneurs who need a base without the commitment to a physical office or lab space.
Simplifying start-up and scale-up
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Scientific support services
LBIC provides essential scientific support services including centralised waste disposal and sterilisation services, use of RVC equipment, and access to facilities such as flow cytometry and Biological Support Unit (BSU) services.
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Business Support Network
LBIC’s Business Support Network (BSN) offers guidance and support to start-ups and overseas companies launching in London. The BSN connects clients with specialised service providers in legal, accounting, HR, marketing, and regulatory affairs.
Business SupportExperts in life science workspace
Our dedicated team of life science sector specialists understand what early-stage life science companies need to transform their ideas into commercial reality. Bringing new products and services to market needs more than just bricks and mortar; that’s why LBIC offers many value-added facilities, resources, and guidance that have proven essential in propelling life science companies on their journey to commercial success.
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Two decades of shaping the life science landscape
Since its inception, LBIC has been home to 228 businesses, with an impressive 75% still active today—far exceeding the typical success rate for UK life science start-ups. Companies at LBIC have collectively raised over £2.47 billion in funding, with 11 achieving successful IPOs.
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Two decades of shaping the life science landscape
Since its inception, LBIC has been home to 228 businesses, with an impressive 75% still active today—far exceeding the typical success rate for UK life science start-ups. Companies at LBIC have collectively raised over £2.47 billion in funding, with 11 achieving successful IPOs.
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Hundreds of life science ventures have called LBIC home
Over the past two decades, more than 200 companies have been through the LBIC doors and graduated into bigger spaces to accommodate their rapid growth. Our community - current clients and alumni alike - shares a commitment to improving health outcomes and making a meaningful impact on society. LBIC currently hosts over 50 diverse companies, from CROs and medical device firms to industrial biotechs and clean tech innovators.
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Partnering with One Nucleus
LBIC’s strategic partnership with One Nucleus provides clients with exclusive membership benefits including networking, training,and access to the One Nucleus group purchasing scheme.
Enquire Now
Our experienced team has spent years supporting and nurturing life science businesses and is always happy to help. Please use this form and one of our team will contact you directly to discuss your requirements.
Rich Ferrie
CEO
Amanda Keightley-Pugh
Director of Business Development and Marketing
Lucy Garnsworthy
Head of Business Services & Events
Janette Richardson
Director of Operations