Space and facilities
Having the right environment can make all the difference for a growing life science company.
The BioEscalator combines flexible laboratory space, central laboratory facilities, and space to work, meet and network.
Flexible space for every stage
Start with a bench in our shared innovation laboratory
With core facilities and equipment ready to use and a hotdesk included for write-up space, you can get to work straight away.
Move into your own space as your company grows
With laboratories ranging from 15m² to 137m², you can expand your space as your needs develop, with optional access to our core lab facilities.
Office space to suit the way you work
Larger laboratories include integrated office space, while separate offices are also available for teams who need dedicated workspace beyond the lab.
Ready-to-use core facilities
Dedicated tissue culture, chemistry, biology and service laboratories provide the specialist environments needed for a wide range of research activities.
Access a broad range of shared laboratory equipment and instrumentation to support your day-to-day experimental and research needs.
Facilities managed for you
Our dedicated laboratory team manages and maintains the shared facilities and equipment, reducing the operational burden so you can focus on your research.
Sustainability is embedded in how we manage our laboratory facilities.
The BioEscalator has earned Silver accreditation through the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF), recognising our commitment to more sustainable, efficient laboratory practices.
Access to Oxford's state-of-the-art services
As the BioEscalator is part of the University of Oxford, our companies have access to world-class research infrastructure, with skilled technicians available to advise on experimental requirements and help you make the most of specialist equipment.
High-value services include:
- Flow cytometry
- Mass spectrometry
- Protein production
- High-performance computing
Space to work, meet and connect
Hotdesks
Dedicated workspace for write-ups, computational work and other tasks outside the lab.
Booths
Comfortable spaces for informal meetings, quick conversations and collaborative working.
Soundproof pods
Private spaces for calls, virtual meetings and focused conversations.
Meeting rooms
Flexible space for up to 20 people, with AV equipment available, suitable for everything from team catch-ups to formal board meetings.
The Hub
An open communal space to enjoy coffee or lunch, check out a book from our communal library, or borrow a board game to play with colleagues.
Plus, everything you need day-to-day
Reception services
IT support
Kitchens facilties
Lockers & showers
Secure cycle parking
On-site parking*
Could your company grow here?
From your first lab bench to your own private space, with facilities ready to use from the moment you move in, the BioEscalator offers the flexibility and infrastructure that ambitious life science companies need to succeed.