London King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter

LBIC’s strategic location within the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter offers life science businesses a collegiate and mission-driven environment in which to grow. 

This ultra-collaborative district generates significant opportunities for knowledge sharing and alliances with key healthcare and research institutes, such as The Francis Crick Institute and RVC, as well as tech and AI giants like Meta and Google DeepMind. These partnerships fuel cutting-edge R&D, advancing both human and animal health.

LBIC clients benefit from proximity to a rich tapestry of high-profile organisations within a one-mile radius of King’s Cross Station, encompassing the vibrant neighbourhoods of St Pancras, Bloomsbury and Euston. Few boroughs in the world can match the diversity and quality of institutions found here. From the centuries-old British Museum and Sadler’s Wells Theatre to technology pioneers YouTube and the £1billion investment into the new MSD Discovery Centre, the burgeoning Knowledge Quarter thrives on the dynamic exchange of cross-sector ideas and perspectives.

With over 100 cultural, research, scientific, business, and academic institutions, the Knowledge Quarter is a powerhouse within the knowledge economy. LBIC serves as a focal point for leading-edge biotech and life sciences, enhancing the area’s appeal to entrepreneurs and innovators.

Moreover, LBIC’s location offers unparalleled access to a pool of talented graduates from leading universities right on its doorstep (the RVC alone, co-located with LBIC, produces over 100 bioscience graduates every year). This talent pipeline is one of the most robust in the world, providing early-stage life science companies with the skilled workforce necessary to drive their success.

As of 2024, LBIC’s CEO, Dr Rich Ferrie, serves on the Knowledge Quarter Board of Directors, strengthening our commitment to fostering strong connection within this ecosystem. This key role enhances our ability to create collaborative opportunities that promote research innovation, attract investment, and contribute to the growth of this allied, knowledge-driven community.