Welcome to LBIC

LBIC has been at the centre of bioscience innovation, nurturing and supporting early-stage life science companies for more than 25 years. Our ready-to-go, fully-fitted CL2 lab spaces with integrated support services, enable start-ups and scale-ups to thrive.

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Ready to go, fully-fitted lab space with lots of additional shared support and equipment

Location

Located at the epicentre of London's life science ecosystem in King's Cross Knowledge Quarter

People

25 years of driving life science success with a trusted team of experts

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Co-located with the world-class RVC, for collaboration opportunities and a range of scientific services

King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter ecosystem

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, Google DeepMind, Meta, and more, it stands as the city’s best-connected hub.

King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter ecosystem

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, Google DeepMind, Meta, and more, it stands as the city’s best-connected hub.

Walking

Walk

10 mins to King’s Cross, St Pancras and Euston Stations

10 mins to most Knowledge Quarter organisations

Nationalrail

Train

53 mins to Cambridge from King’s Cross

52 mins to Oxford from Paddington

Eurostar

Eurostar

1 hr 50 mins to Brussels

2 hrs 15 mins to Paris

Plane

Airports

45 mins to Heathrow from King’s Cross

55 mins to Gatwick from King’s Cross

Our spaces

Ready-to-go lab spaces

LBIC offers flexible wet lab and office spaces for start-up and scaling life science businesses. The McFadyean Building, co-located with the RVC, provides affordable CL2 labs and offices in a collaborative, amenity-rich environment for early-stage ventures. The Apex Building offers state-of-the-art labs within London’s largest life science development, featuring scale-up space with integrated support services to facilitate the next big discoveries in human and animal health.

Our impact

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.

Our impact

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.

228
Companies
have been based at LBIC, with an average tenure of 5.5 years
£2.47+
Billion
funding has been raised to date, with £332m that largest single sum
64%
UK Originated
with a further 27% of LBIC companies from North America and Europe
11
IPOs
from companies who have started their journey at LBIC
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Our Community

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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What the life science community says

Discover your space

Availability

Join our thriving life science community. LBIC nurtures bioscience businesses as they start, scale, and grow, offering a selection of ready-to-go lab and office spaces alongside optimal business and operational support services.

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LBIC: Apex

New, fully-fitted, fully-serviced laboratory / write-up suites, ideal for those scaling up.

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LBIC: McFadyean

Affordable lab and office space for start-up and spin-out companies.

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LBIC: Amoroso

Entry-level lab and office space for start-ups and spin-outs.

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LBIC: CVRM (Potters Bar)

Affordable, state-of-the-art lab and write-up space in the Centre for Vaccinology and Regenerative Medicine.

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LBIC’s virtual client package is designed for early-stage life science companies that don’t yet need a physical office or lab, but want a London presence with occasional on-site access and the ability to leverage LBIC’s support services and extensive networks.

News

News
LBIC: Apex surpasses 50% Occupancy with New Tenants Bind Research and Twig Bio

03 Sep 2025

LBIC: Apex surpasses 50% Occupancy with New Tenants Bind Research and Twig Bio
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LBIC Celebrates 25 Years at the Centre of Bioscience Innovation

02 Jun 2025

LBIC Celebrates 25 Years at the Centre of Bioscience Innovation
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LBIC is Awarded ‘Outstanding Contribution to Life Sciences’ at the 2025 ON Awards

28 Mar 2025

LBIC is Awarded ‘Outstanding Contribution to Life Sciences’ at the 2025 ON Awards
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Events

Events
LBIC Festive Drinks & Pub Quiz

27 Nov 2025

LBIC Festive Drinks & Pub Quiz
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LBIC: Apex London Life Sciences Week Drop In

17 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

LBIC: Apex London Life Sciences Week Drop In
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One Nucleus Genesis Launch Event

30 Sep 2025

One Nucleus Genesis Launch Event
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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

Janette Richardson

Director of Operations

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London BioScience Innovation Centre
2 Royal College Street
London
NW1 0NH
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7691 1122

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