For many science-led businesses, there comes a point when the university lab, incubator or shared research environment is no longer quite enough.

Perhaps your team is growing. You’ve secured funding. Your research is moving towards commercialisation. Or you’re ready to take the exciting step from university spin-out to an independent business.

But moving into your first commercial laboratory can feel like a huge undertaking.

There’s the space to find, specialist infrastructure to install, equipment to source, contractors to coordinate and regulations to navigate. And while all of that is happening, your business still needs to keep moving forward.

So, do you really need to build a laboratory from scratch and invest upfront in infrastructure when you can move in to a lab where much of the infrastructure is already in place?

Not necessarily.

Start with a laboratory that’s ready for you

At The Heath Business & Technical Park, ready-to-occupy laboratory accommodation is designed to help science and technology businesses get up and running without having to start with an empty room.

That means you can focus your time and investment on what really matters: your science, your customers and growing your business.

Depending on your requirements, laboratory facilities can include:

  • 🧪 Fume cupboards
  • 🔬 Laboratory benching and sinks
  • 💨 Local extract ventilation
  • ⚡ Dedicated HVAC infrastructure
  • 💧 Water, power and specialist services
  • 🧰 Engineering and installation support
  • 📦 Logistics and materials handling

And if your requirements are more specialised, there is also the opportunity to develop a bespoke laboratory solution with support from SOG’s on-site Engineering Hub.

Your first commercial lab doesn’t have to be huge

Spotlight: Laboratory 514B

At 401 sq. ft., Lab 514B provides a compact, ready-equipped laboratory environment that could be ideal for a start-up, university spin-out or entrepreneurial science-based business taking its first step into commercial premises.

The laboratory includes:

  • ✅ Laboratory benching
  • ✅ Bio-safety cabinet
  • ✅ Sink
  • ✅ Under-bench storage
  • ✅ Ready-to-use infrastructure

For a growing business, this can mean a much simpler transition from research environment to commercial operation, without the cost and complexity of creating a laboratory from a blank canvas.

A place to grow, not just a place to work

The transition from university research to running an independent business is about more than finding a laboratory.

The Heath provides a range of on-site amenities designed to make day-to-day business life easier, including:

  • 🚗 Free car parking
  • ☕ On-site café
  • 🏋️ Gym
  • 🤝 Conference facilities
  • 🔐 24/7 security

And, perhaps most importantly, you become part of a community of businesses working across science, technology, research and innovation.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch:

📧 lesley.banks@sog.ltd.uk
📞 01928 515988