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    Private lab space

    In-house members

    15

    Total footprint

    30,000sq ft

    Science Creates Old Market | 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 for growing science companies

    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 OMX, our newest Bristol incubator.

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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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    Hone Bio

    Hone Bio is revolutionising drug delivery using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and exploring their potential across multiple therapeutics, including cell and gene therapies, vaccines and autoimmune diseases. Its NanoPilot platform technology engineers LNPs to target specific cell types with extreme precision to optimise drug effectiveness by minimising off-target effects that tend to accumulate in the liver. This unlocks new possibilities for using LNPs to safely treat diseases in other parts of the body that require maximum target specificity in their drug delivery.

    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.

    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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    NuNano

    NuNano is advancing the field of atomic force microscopy with high-precision probes for nanometer-scale imaging. Its proprietary microfabrication processes produce reliable, high-quality probes with market-leading dimensional tolerances. It also provides dedicated support to its customers, from probe selection to storage, for a seamless user experience.

    Kelpi

    Kelpi is tackling plastic pollution by developing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic packaging. It uses seaweed to create a unique bioplastic coating that provides a world-leading water barrier for new-generation packaging while being recyclable, biodegradable, and low carbon. By working with major food and drink, cosmetics and home care brands, Kelpi is already reducing reliance on fossil-fuel plastics and paving the way for a greener future in these industries.

    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.

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    Uplift360

    Uplift360 is developing chemical-based regeneration technologies to recover and reuse critical industrial materials such as carbon fibre and aramid. Its vision is to lead the way in circular economy innovation, creating a future where advanced materials are never wasted. Backed by the UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), Luxembourg Government Directorate of Defence and Innovate UK, it enables circular and secure supply chains for high-performance sectors.

    STL

    STL is leveraging its deep sector expertise as a venture builder to unlock the true value of innovation. Working alongside a network of investors and service providers, its strategic commercialisation process helps its customers build IP-led businesses that are viable and sustainable. It does this by applying streamlined entrepreneurial capabilities, in-house engineering and end-to-end due diligence for ventures bringing new technologies to life from basic concept to prototype demonstration, enhancing their growth and scalability.

    Hone Bio

    Hone Bio is revolutionising drug delivery using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and exploring their potential across multiple therapeutics, including cell and gene therapies, vaccines and autoimmune diseases. Its NanoPilot platform technology engineers LNPs to target specific cell types with extreme precision to optimise drug effectiveness by minimising off-target effects that tend to accumulate in the liver. This unlocks new possibilities for using LNPs to safely treat diseases in other parts of the body that require maximum target specificity in their drug delivery.

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