Lab space opens in Bristol for budding science companies
2 Dec 2016 by Evoluted New Media
Construction has begun on Bristol’s first science incubator, to provide laboratory space for early stage companies and entrepreneurs.
Unit DX was announced in partnership with the University of Bristol’s SETsquared Centre, named as the best university business incubator in the world last year. It is due to open in early 2017.
Monika Radclyffe, Centre Director at SETsquared Bristol, said: “I am very excited that SETsquared will be working with Unit DX to increase access to laboratory space and to provide tailored support for scientific enterprise. We look forward to supporting innovative technologies in the life sciences sector and help Unit DX companies scale their businesses with our proven incubation model."
More than half of the 183,000 life science jobs in the UK are located in the ‘golden triangle’ of London, Cambridge and Oxford. It is hoped that Unit DX will convert scientific research into commercial business opportunities in another part of the country.
The facility will have 10,000sq ft of high end laboratory space with an additional 5000sq ft of office facilities. Unit DX will provide access to mentoring and business support, as well investors and industry networks through business partnerships.
Nishan Canagarajah, Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Bristol, said: “We are very pleased to be working with Unit DX to augment Bristol's scientific facilities which will significantly enhance the city's attractiveness as a location for start-ups and spin-outs.
Based in Central Bristol, the science incubator is 10 minutes’ walk from Bristol Temple Meads and the Engine Shed. Further information can be seen at www.unitdx.com
