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    Old Market

    In-house members

    15

    Total footprint

    30,000sq ft

    Midland Road, Bristol, BS2 0NS

    Our Old Market incubator hosts growing Deep Tech companies that have moved beyond proof of concept and are scaling their teams, typically 20–30 people strong.


    This site serves as the main event venue of our Bristol campus — featuring the 1023 Bar, our community’s main stage for events and a gathering spot for informal meetups every Thursday.

    Old Market members are breaking new ground in several science and engineering fields — from advanced sustainable materials to vaccine platforms and stem cell therapeutics.

    Details

    With 30,000 sq ft of laboratory, office and meeting space, our Old Market incubator is a supportive, well-connected hub for growing Deep Tech companies.

    This location also features a large event space, shared social spaces, and our favourite addition — the 1023 Bar, open every Thursday for the community.

    Membership includes access to our platform of support, providing opportunities to attend workshops and events, connect with other founders, and find a mentor.

    Labs

    • 330 - 2,000+ sq ft
    • 3.2m ceiling heights
    • Designed for Containment Level 2 activities
    • Community-owned equipment available to all members
    • Nitrogen gas lines to each laboratory
    • On-site liquid nitrogen

    Offices

    • Furnished offices
    • Lab adjacent office spaces available
    • Hot-desking space available
    • High-speed internet (6Gig fibre connection)
    • Natural light
    • Air conditioning
    • Modern design

    Extras

    • On-site parking
    • Secure bicycle storage
    • Showers & drying room
    • Easy access to Bristol-Bath cycle path and Temple Meads train station
    • Access to event space & bar on site
    • Meeting rooms with AV for video conferencing
    • Large breakout spaces
    • South-facing terrace
    • Free tea & bean-to-cup coffee
    • Fridge stocked with fresh lunches

    Support

    • Advice from our network of experts and partners
    • Access to key business events and workshops
    • Access to a vibrant community of Deep Tech startups
    • Founder meetups to learn from other entrepreneurs
    • Discounted rates from suppliers

    Private labs available

    Find your new home at Science Creates

    If you are looking for private lab and office space, get in touch to enquire about our current availability at Old Market or explore OMX, our third Bristol incubator, set to open in 2026.

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    Building amenities

    • Reception
    • On-site parking
    • Secure bicycle storage
    • Showers & drying room
    • Easy access to Bristol-Bath cycle path and Temple Meads train station
    • Access to event space & bar
    • Meeting rooms with AV for video conferencing
    • Large breakout spaces
    • South-facing terrace
    • Free tea & bean-to-cup coffee
    • Fridge stocked with fresh lunches

    Lab amenities

    • Designed for Containment Level 2 activities
    • Nitrogen gas lines to each laboratory
    • On-site liquid nitrogen
    • External dewar storage
    • Gas cylinder storage
    • Ice machine
    • Autoclave for waste disposal
    • 8 air changes per hour
    • Recycling schemes
    • Type 2 deionised water

    Services

    • Maintenance & lab support
    • GM biosafety committee
    • Peer support groups
    • Partner and supplier discounts
    • Hazardous waste disposal
    • Waste & recycling disposal
    • Shared stores
    • Mail & printing
    • Dedicated VLAN

    Key locations

    Travel between locations is measured in walking distance

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      Old Market & OMX Incubators

      Midland Rd & St Philips Rd

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      Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station

      0.5 miles / 11 min

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      St Philips Incubator

      0.7 miles / 15 min

    Who's in our incubators

    Meet the startups changing the future ofhealthcare and sustainability

    Who’s here

    Meet the startups changing the future ofhealthcare and sustainability

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    FINE

    Fine Agrochemicals is enhancing crop quality for fruit and flower growers in agricultural, ornamental and landscape markets using its plant growth regulator (PGR) technology. Its PGR products, made using naturally occurring molecules through fermentation and combined with chemically synthesised compounds, help stimulate plant cells to enhance nutrient levels and targeted growth for improved crop outputs.

    Argonaute RNA

    Argonaute RNA is developing safe, reliable and targeted methods of temporarily silencing genes in different tissue cells. It does this via the proprietary modification of small interfering RNA (siRNA), using a novel stabilisation method to overcome previous obstacles to developing siRNA drugs for healthcare.

    EnsiliTech

    EnsiliTech is improving the shelf-life and global accessibility of vaccines and other biological therapeutics by combatting cold chain transport and storage issues. Its novel ensilication technology, designed for both existing and new biopharmaceutical formulations, encases thermally unstable biomolecules within silica nanoshells to prevent environmental degradation. This eliminates the need for cold chain requirements that are expensive, prone to failure and generate significant carbon dioxide emissions.

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    Argonaute RNA

    Argonaute RNA is developing safe, reliable and targeted methods of temporarily silencing genes in different tissue cells. It does this via the proprietary modification of small interfering RNA (siRNA), using a novel stabilisation method to overcome previous obstacles to developing siRNA drugs for healthcare.

    Zentraxa

    Zentraxa is precision engineering biomaterials, pushing the boundaries of biopolymer synthesis to develop sustainable, performance-enhancing ingredients for everyday products. Its proprietary technological platform (Zentide) overcomes the biodesign limits of existing, conventional peptide synthesis by designing, producing and testing complex, novel peptides with one universal process. Zentraxa creates bespoke solutions for a range of industries by combining key features from different naturally-occurring proteins, such as stiffness, adhesion or thermal stability.

    Invivo Healthcare

    Invivo Healthcare is developing solutions to better understand and modulate human microbiomes, promoting long-term wellness and a sustainable future of healthcare. Its supplement therapeutics are plant, nutrient and microorganism-based, designed to lead the way in combating the rise of chronic diseases and a reductionist approach to medicine.

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    Glaia

    Glaia is developing innovative solutions to optimise agricultural plant performance to help food security and fight climate change. Using disruptive technology, its sustainable agrochemicals unlock the potential of the photosynthetic process, enabling plant cells to more efficiently convert energy to biomass to increase crop yields without increasing inputs. This results in greater profits for growers and reduced greenhouse emissions, delivering more sustainable global food production.

    Epinal

    Epinal is revolutionising the detection and prevention of narcotic-impaired behaviour for safer roads, flights and workplaces. Utilising AI and novel biotechnology that mimics natural sensory mechanisms, it’s developing a handheld breathalyser that generates rapid results with extreme sensitivity and selectivity.

    Transdermal Diagnostics

    Transdermal Diagnostics is pioneering the development of bio-wearables that enhance the prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic conditions like diabetes. Its unique sensing technology aims to create the world’s first needle-free continuous monitor for glucose and other health biomarkers. By analysing hair follicles, the adhesive skin patch and transmitter wirelessly communicate information straight to a smartphone app, facilitating a transformative shift in patient care and quality of life for those with diabetes.

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