BioCity is a life science incubator providing a home to the curious, to the radicals and the pioneers going toe-to-toe with the healthcare challenges that affect us all, globally.

BioCity was founded in 2002 when the concept of a business incubator offering 360° support within a self-contained campus was unheard of. But a small team of dedicated people, founded by the Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham, fought hard to turn that great idea into reality, a reality now replicated throughout the UK. 

BioCity, Nottingham
For the bright sparks of biotech startups

Startups are inimitable with specific needs, priorities (and quirks) generic business incubators and science parks just can’t meet.

BioCity campuses are designed with startups in-mind. Whilst the high ceilings and large suites of MediCity make the perfect home for MedTechs, at BioCity, BioTech startups find everything they need under one roof.

Easy-in, easy-out lab rental

Take on new projects and new people without the risk of lengthy leases, with lab space to rent with just 1 months’ notice. Manage the ups and downs of entrepreneurship with the option to scale back with just 3 months’ notice. The flexible and modular lab space is perfect for life science startups, including Class 1 and 2, GCP and GMP life science labs with fully extracted and recirculating fume hoods.

Make it your own

Layout not quite working for you? With their in-house engineering team, get the essentials like benching, data points and storage just right for your team and the way they work.   

Access high-end equipment 
Rent state-of-the-art lab equipment by the hour, including:

• NMR 
• Mass Spec
• Rotary evaporators
• Centrifuge

Access shared facilities

• Autoclave
• Glass wash 
• Washing machines/dryers
• Cold rooms
• Gas and waste solvent stores
• Ice machine 
• Water purification system 
• Buying schemes on lab consumables

Events

Enjoy weekly social events such as complimentary yoga or join BioCity for a ‘Wise Words, In Conversation with…’ salon-style event. Industry leaders share their thoughts, experiences and most importantly, the lessons learnt over a beer or two with their invited audience of BioCity business leaders. Learn from the best and connect with the community.

Industry perks

The cluster effect of BioCity attracts benefits and opportunities not typically available to startups. Invitation-only pitching competitions, investment opportunity roundups, unique collaborations and trade visits are regular features for BioCity based life science startups.

“As scientists with little business exposure, the thought of turning a concept into a business was a daunting thought. The business support at BioCity is designed to improve business thinking, strategy and success, whilst also providing peer support. Thanks to this support, our decision to become BioCity tenants 18 months ago was and continues to be an excellent decision”

Peter Ridgway - Reach Separations