A new innovation space for cancer-focused life sciences companies has opened at The London Cancer Hub.
The Innovation Gateway offers laboratory, office and collaboration spaces at the Hub, which aims to become a world-leading cancer research and innovation district.
The Innovation Gateway will also house a range of spin-outs and start-ups at the location next door to The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) state-of-the art Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery.
The London Cancer Hub is also home to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, which, alongside ICR, is rated among the top four centres for cancer research and treatment worldwide.
Professor Kristian Helin, Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research, London, said:
“We hope to attract interest from start-ups and spinouts, as well as small to mid-sized biotech and technology companies and pharmaceutical companies – working on all manner of products and services – everything from therapeutics and molecular pathology to medtech and AI.
“Businesses taking space here will also play a vital role in the development of a thriving, collaborative scientific culture at The London Cancer Hub, ahead of future waves of expansion that will see construction of further commercial, scientific and clinical buildings.”
The Innovation Gateway is around 6,300 square feet in size, with more than half of the site going to laboratories.
Subject to agreement, occupiers will also have access to a range of facilities, such as genomics technologies, the ICR’s proteomics facility, light microscopes for tissue and cell analysis, bespoke mechanical and engineering services and 3D printing.
Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council, said:
“The Innovation Gateway is the latest step towards making the Council’s ambitious plans for the London Cancer Hub a reality.
“This incubator commercial space is now open for business alongside the world-leading Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery, Maggie’s Centre for cancer care and the Harris Academy science-specialist school. The London Cancer Hub is set to be a hugely exciting new science and research quarter in the capital.
“The Innovation Gateway will be key in supporting this vital work. I look forward to seeing companies move in to create jobs for local residents and put Sutton on the world map for research and drug discovery.”