Locating at one of our sites means joining a network that provides practical support and access to funding , markets , talent and professional services in order to accelerate innovation and business growth .
Alderley Park MSP from up to 100 % business rate relief for 5 years , enhanced capital allowance and business support initiatives from UKTI .
Citylabs 1.0 Citylabs 1.0 is one of the only developments of its kind in the UK . A 100,000 sq ft biomedical centre of excellence located on the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ( CMFT ) campus , it is in the heart of Manchester ’ s Innovation District and part of the largest clinical academic campus in Europe . Citylabs 1.0 represents a stronger relationship between the NHS , academic science communities and industry , and is strategically aligned with the NHS ’ ‘ Innovation , Health and Wealth ’ agenda .
It ’ s location on the CMFT campus means companies based at Citylabs 1.0 have direct access to specialist clinical facilities and expertise from researchers , clinicians and procurement teams based within the hospitals to enable a better understanding of patient and clinician needs as well as the ability to develop and trial new medical technologies in a real clinical setting .
Also , part of the Corridor Manchester Enterprize Zone , businesses at Citylabs 1.0 can also benefit from up to 100 % business rate relief for 5 years , enhanced capital allowances and business support initiatives from UKTI .
The building ’ s location on Oxford Road provides excellent transport connectivity , situated on the main arterial bus route from the south of the city and is easily reachable by car .
Citylabs 1.0 is well serviced by city centre amenities with banks , post office , supermarkets and several food outlets nearby along with Manchester ’ s vibrant art , culture , restaurant and social scene on the doorstep .
Alderley Park Alderley Park is home to the UK ’ s largest single site life science ecosystem offering a wider range of bioscience capabilities than any other science park . Internationally renowned as a full-spectrum bioscience R & D campus , Alderley Park offers fully equipped biology , chemistry , in-vivo and specialist laboratories ; high specification office space and a large talent pool of experienced scientists .
At over 1.4m sq ft , set in 400 acres , Alderley Park offers life science businesses unrivalled scale for growth and expansion . As well as world class facilities and equipment including 700 / 500MHz high field NMRs ,
mass spectrometers , open access lab , biobanking , tissue culture suites , biotech pilot plant and analytical suites . Development is currently underway for the creation of new cGMP class 10,000 and 100,000 cleanrooms .
The BioHub incubator , operated in partnership with BioCity supports the formation and growth of new and early-stage companies . The lean start-up model and support from a mentor network of over 90 highly qualified and experienced senior scientists helps to drive business success .
Innovate UK has chosen Alderley Park as the base for its new Medicines Discovery Catapult , whilst the UK government is supporting the establishment of a new translational centre for Anti-Microbial Resistance ( AMR ) at the site .
A part of Manchester Science Partnerships , Alderley Park offers connections to some of the North of England ’ s key health establishments and organisations such as the University of Manchester , Central Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , Northern Health Science Alliance , and the research intensive universities of the N8 , making access to a clinical trial base and expertise easier .
Located in the Manchester city region , Alderley Park is easily accessible by road , rail and air .
Alderley Park offers :
• Vibrant and growing community of over 150 life science and biotech businesses
• Large talent pool of highly qualified science professionals
• High specification office space
• Fully equipped laboratory space and range of scientific capabilities
• The BioHub incubator for new and early stage start ups
• An international conference centre
• Gym , outdoor sports pitches , restaurant , cafés , walking , running and cycling routes
• Car parking for approximately 3,500 cars
• Planning permission granted for new gastropub , village shop , farm shop and hotel
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