Biotechnology
Launching a health and life sciences venture can be capital intensive, but it doesn’t have to be. The I-TAC Biology (I-TAC Bio) incubation facilities are designed to support the growth of businesses in the wider health and life sciences sectors.
I-TAC Bio offers fitted wet biology laboratories (up to class II) equipped with biosafety cabinets, and access to shared biological equipment and facilities. Designed to support businesses that require space for biology, biotechnology, or broader life sciences development, I-TAC Bio provides an environment for cutting-edge research.
Our inclusive and affordable rates, shared equipment and facilities makes it easier for start-ups to manage costs and reduce the risks of early-stage investment. By removing the challenge for businesses to fit out laboratory spaces or purchase expensive equipment upfront, we help companies preserve cashflow and focus resources where they matter most. With fewer financial barriers, companies innovate and scale faster.
Laboratories and grow on space
STFC offers state of the art facilities and support to grow and scale a business effectively. Recognising the challenges that companies may face growing from a start-up to a small to medium enterprise, our infrastructure enables companies to reduce the risks associated with the upfront capital expenditure. Our scale-up laboratories give companies the opportunity to expand sustainably while maintaining efficient costs.
Benefits
Flexible terms of lease
Technical support
Diverse range of lab sizes
From 10m² to 45m²
Access to shared equipment
Office and Access Scheme
Our facilities offer access to hot desk, dedicated desk and private offices. Our inclusive fixed rate allows startups to limit their capital expenditure, control their cash flow and to develop their business in a professional environment.
Offices
From dedicated desks to 15m² private offices, we have the capability to welcome entrepreneurs and their teams in an environment where they can work, collaborate and invite clients to a high professional environment.
Access Scheme
The access scheme is our entry level offer providing the opportunity for start-ups to develop their product and service in a professional environment, be part of our ecosystem and to have access to technical and business support.
Funded Incubation Programmes
DeepTech Catalyst Bio
The DeepTech Catalyst Bio is a business incubation programme designed to support early-stage biotechnology companies achieve their commercial potential.
A collaboration between the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the DeepTech Catalyst Bio has the expertise and networks needed to enable growth and de-risk the route to market.
The programme provides £50k of R&D funding, a £10k innovation voucher for R&D activity, and technical, commercial and IP support to help start-ups de-risk their technologies and get to market faster.
DeepTech Catalyst Health
The DeepTech Catalyst Health is a business incubation programme for early-stage start-ups who are developing advanced health technologies, e.g., solutions for human infectious diseases, molecular and cellular medicines, medical device hardware and software, and mobile medical applications.
The DeepTech Catalyst Health, delivered by STFC in partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, provides £50k of R&D funding, a £10k innovation voucher for R&D activity, and technical, commercial and IP support to help start-ups de-risk their technologies and get to market faster.
Find out more about our funded incubation programmes and how they fund and accelerate the commercialisation of deep tech innovations.
Sci-Tech Daresbury Campus
Larger spaces are available to rent on campus through our joint venture company, Sci-Tech Daresbury.
Sci-Tech Daresbury offers space to rent within its multi-occupied buildings, showcasing high-quality offices, lab space, and workshops.
At Sci-Tech Daresbury, more than 160 start-ups, scale-ups and global giants are working side-by-side and together with some of the brightest minds in science at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory.
