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    OMX

    Total labs

    30

    Total footprint

    30,000 sq ft

    St Philips Rd, Bristol, BS2 0JZ

    Set to open in 2026, OMX will offer the much-needed lab space that scaling Deep Tech companies often struggle to find — and it will do so within the supportive, well-connected ecosystem built by Science Creates.

    Join our community of scientific entrepreneurs developing technologies that include groundbreaking cancer treatments, enhanced battery technologies and seaweed-based biomaterials.

    Details

    Located in the heart of Bristol and connected to our Old Market incubator, OMX is designed with the specialised services and features that Deep Tech R&D demands, plus the flexibility that growing ventures need.

    With 30,000 sq ft of lab, office and meeting space, OMX offers a range of options depending on the size of your company — from lab-only options to full suites including two labs and a private office.

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

    Labs

    • 370 - 3,000+ sq ft
    • 2.6 - 3m ceiling heights
    • Designed for Containment Level 2 activities
    • Community owned equipment available to all members
    • Large or basic office-lab suites depending on lab space needs
    • On-site liquid nitrogen

    Offices

    • Furnished offices
    • Private offices for up to 12 desks
    • Hot-desking space available
    • High-speed internet (6Gig fibre connection)
    • Natural light
    • Air conditioning
    • Modern design

    Extras

    • On-site parking
    • Bicycle storage
    • Showers & drying room
    • Easy access to Bristol-Bath cycle path and Temple Meads train station
    • Access to event space & bar at Science Creates Old Market
    • Meeting rooms with AV for video conferencing
    • Large breakout spaces
    • Grassy outdoor amenity area
    • 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
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    Lab amenities

    • Designed for Containment Level 2 activities
    • On-site liquid nitrogen
    • External dewar storage
    • Gas cylinder storage
    • Ice machine
    • Hazardous waste disposal
    • 5 air changes per hour
    • Recycling schemes
    • 1 tonne capacity goods lift

    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

    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 at Science Creates Old Market
    • Meeting rooms with AV for video conferencing
    • Large breakout spaces
    • Grassy outdoor amenity area
    • Free tea & bean-to-cup coffee
    • Fridge stocked with fresh lunches

    Key locations

    Travel between locations is measured in walking distance

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      OMX & Old Market Incubators

      St Philips Rd & Midland 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

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