Welcome to LBIC
LBIC has been at the centre of bioscience innovation, nurturing and supporting early-stage life science companies for more than 20 years. Our ready-to-go, fully-fitted CL2 lab spaces with integrated support services, enable start-ups and scale-ups to thrive.
Ready to use, fully-fitted lab space with lots of additional shared support and equipment
Located at the epicentre of London's life science ecosystem in King's Cross Knowledge Quarter
24 years of driving life science success with an expert team of seasoned experts
Co-located with the world-class RVC, for collaboration opportunities and a range of scientific services
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One of Europe’s premier locations for life science
Located in King’s Cross - the vibrant research and discovery epicentre of London - amid a cluster of world-renowned authorities in science and technology such as The Francis Crick Institute, MSD, Google DeepMind, Meta, and more, it stands as the city’s best-connected hub.
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Walk
10 mins to King’s Cross, St Pancras and Euston Stations
10 mins to most Knowledge Quarter organisations
Train
53 mins to Cambridge from King’s Cross
52 mins to Oxford from Paddington
Eurostar
1 hr 50 mins to Brussels
2 hrs 15 mins to Paris
Airports
45 mins to Heathrow from King’s Cross
55 mins to Gatwick from King’s Cross
Ready-to-go lab spaces
LBIC offers a variety of wet lab and office spaces for start-up and scaling life science businesses. LBIC’s McFadyean Building, co-located with the RVC, provides affordable, flexible CL2 laboratory and office spaces in an amenity-rich, collaborative environment - ideal for early-stage ventures. The Apex building offers state-of-the-art lab spaces within London’s largest life science development, providing scale-up space with integrated support services to facilitate the next big discoveries in human and animal health.
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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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Home to more than 60 life science companies
LBIC is home to a wide range of companies, from university spin-outs and entrepreneurial start-ups to established UK pharma firms and international subsidiaries. Our dynamic community includes like-minded individuals excited to be in the heart of London’s life sciences ecosystem.
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