Pre-lets available - 30,000 sq ft of flexible lab and office suites for startups and scaleups

Rent lab space in Bristol

Flexible wet and dry labs for Deep Tech companies

Science Creates offers specialist scaleup lab space at OMX in Bristol city centre, designed specifically for Deep Tech companies ready to grow beyond early-stage incubators.

Our facilities provide CL2-ready wet labs and dry labs with flexible leases, allowing companies to scale their R&D without the cost, risk or rigidity of traditional commercial lab property.

OMX pre-lets are now open.

Scaleup lab space at OMX at a glance

  • - CL2-ready wet & dry lab space
  • - Custom fitout available
  • - Lab suites from 500–5,000 sq ft
  • - Purpose-built scaleup facility opening March 2026
  • - Central Bristol, next to Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
  • - Flexible leases designed for growing companies

Who OMX lab space is designed for

Our lab spaces are designed for companies that need flexible, professional lab infrastructure as they grow. 

This includes:

  • - Deep Tech startups moving from early R&D into commercial development
  • - University spinouts transitioning out of grant-funded lab space
  • - Scaleups requiring specialist facilities without long-term property commitments

Deep Tech sectors supported at OMX

We support scaling Deep Tech companies across a broad range of science-led sectors. OMX is particularly well suited to companies working in:

  • - Engineering biology
  • - Diagnostics & therapeutics
  • - Advanced materials
  • - Quantum technologies
  • - Sensors & instrumentation
  • - Medtech & healthtech
  • - Agritech & climate tech
  • - Dual-use technologies

These sectors span multiple underlying technologies, including biotechnology, engineering, materials science and quantum, and reflect the types of companies best supported by OMX’s lab infrastructure.

Company stage best suited to OMX

OMX is best suited to companies at the following stages:

  • - Pre-seed
  • - Seed
  • - Series A
  • - Series B

Team size & space flexibility within OMX

Our lab configurations are designed to support growing teams:

  • - 10-50 people where OMX would be the company’s primary location
  • - Larger companies where OMX would be a secondary UK location

If your company is scaling and needs lab space that can flex with your technical and team requirements, OMX is designed to support your next phase of growth.

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What’s included when you rent at OMX

More than lab space

Renting lab space with Science Creates gives you more than a room with benches. OMX is purpose-built for scaling science and engineering companies, drawing on Science Creates’ decade of experience delivering specialist lab environments.

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Lab infrastructure

  • CL2-ready wet lab environments
  • Shell-and-core lab units with custom fit-out options
  • Office space adjacent to labs
  • High-specification power, data & ventilation infrastructure
  • Specialist utilities & scientific services
  • Secure access & professionally managed buildings

Operational support

  • Flexible lease structures aligned to company growth
  • Access to shared facilities and meeting rooms
  • On-site building and facilities management & lab support services
  • A community of Deep Tech founders & technical teams
  • Optional access to Science Creates programmes, partners & investors

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OMX

Bristol’s purpose-built scaleup lab space

OMX is Science Creates’ newest and largest facility, developed specifically to meet the needs of scaling Deep Tech companies.

Opening in March 2026, OMX provides 30,000 sq ft of flexible, CL2-ready lab space in central Bristol — enabling companies to scale R&D, grow teams and operate from a single, long-term base.

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OMX highlights
  • Flexible lab suites from 500–5,000 sq ft
  • Ability to take a single lab, multiple labs or full lab–office suites
  • Designed for companies transitioning from startup to scaleup
  • Adjacent to the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
  • Part of one of the UK’s leading Deep Tech clusters outside the Golden Triangle
  • Access to event & social spaces at Science Creates Old Market

Well-connected city-centre location
  • Walking distance to Bristol Temple Meads train station
  • Close to major bus routes & city transport hubs
  • Well-connected airport links, including frequent services between Bristol Airport & the city centre
  • Direct access to cycle paths connecting the city centre
  • Easy access for teams, collaborators & visitors

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Other Science Creates lab locations

Purpose built for science

Alongside OMX, Science Creates operates earlier-stage incubators at Old Market and St Philips. These sites support startup teams at earlier stages and provide a natural progression pathway into OMX as companies scale.

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St Philips Road,
Bristol BS2 0JZ

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Midland Road,
Bristol BS2 0NS

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Albert Road,
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Why rent scaleup lab space at OMX in Bristol?

    Bristol is one of UK’s top Deep Tech cities outside the Golden Triangle

    Bristol is one of the UK’s leading cities for lab-based innovation and Deep Tech growth. The city offers:

    - World-class research universities and talent pipeline
    - Strong clusters in health, climate, engineering biology and advanced materials
    - Growing investment and funding ecosystem
    - Excellent transport connections across the UK

    Renting lab space in Bristol places your company at the centre of a fast-growing science and innovation ecosystem.

    Find your home — 30,000 sq ft of lab, office and event space in the heart of Bristol

    Discover more — The 15,000 sq ft of lab space where our Deep Tech journey began

    Pre-lets available - 30,000 sq ft of flexible lab and office suites for startups and scaleups

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    Is OMX suitable for Containment Level 2 (CL2) lab work?

    Yes. OMX is designed to support CL2 lab environments. Labs are delivered as shell-and-core spaces, with CL2 compliance achieved through tenant-specific fit-out and operational practices, depending on your technical requirements.

    What size lab space can I rent at OMX?

    OMX offers flexible lab suites ranging from approximately 500 to 5,000 sq ft. Companies can take a single lab, multiple labs, or a combined lab and office configuration, depending on current and future needs.

    How flexible are leases at OMX?

    OMX leases are designed to support growing Deep Tech companies and are typically more flexible than traditional commercial lab property. As a pre-let facility, we work with companies to understand timelines, growth plans and space requirements, with flexibility built in where possible.

    Can my company expand within OMX as we grow?

    Yes. Subject to availability, companies can scale their footprint within OMX by taking additional labs or office space, or by reconfiguring their suite as team size and technical needs evolve.

    Are both wet and dry labs available?

    Yes. OMX provides wet labs, dry labs and adjacent office space, allowing companies to design a layout that supports both lab and desk-based work.

    How does custom fit-out work for shell-and-core labs?

    Labs at OMX are delivered as shell-and-core units, giving companies the flexibility to design and fit out their space to suit specific technical, regulatory and operational requirements. Our team will discuss fit-out options, responsibilities and timelines during the pre-let process.

    Looking to rent lab space?

    Tell us about your company, technical requirements and timeline. Our team will help match you to the most suitable lab environment.