The Imperial Incubator

The Imperial College Incubator is a hub for innovation entrepreneurship, providing office and laboratory space for early-stage companies.

Situated at the campus of Imperial College London, consistently among the highest ranked universities in the world, early stage businesses are able to take advantage of being in close proximity to eminent scientists and experts in technology. The Incubator’s central location in London also offers easy access to customers, sources of finance and commercial partners. Incubation support is offered by Imperial Innovations.

State of the art facilities

Ambitious, fast-growing start-ups need offices and laboratories to match their needs. The Incubator’s facilities are modern, well-equipped and versatile, allowing you to manage your business efficiently and effectively. Serviced to a high standard, the Incubator gives you peace of mind, allowing you to focus your energy on your business. Covering 24,000 square feet, the two storey Incubator facility provides laboratory and office space for new and growing businesses in every sector, from medical devices to software to mechanical engineering.

Types of lease available

We understand that the entrepreneurial environment is fast-moving, so whether you are an established business, a start-up, or you simply need a virtual office, we offer leases to suit you and your company, giving your business the freedom to develop.

For business looking for a base in London or for companies expanding into a new market, a virtual office is an easy, cost-effective way of boosting your company’s image by having a prestigious business address. The Incubator offers a professional answering service, mail forwarding service and hot desks.

Services

Modern laboratories and write-up suites

The laboratories each include separate write up areas and range in size from 450 to 1100 square feet. Each laboratory has adjustable benches, sinks, eyewash stations, gas and electrical supply, mechanical ventilation for the installation of fume and flow hoods, high-speed communications network and telecom services, and an access security control system. Client companies have access to shared equipment including an autoclave and glass wash.

Office space

Individual private office suites range in size from 150 square feet to 425 square feet. Our private offices vary in size and style to suit the need of our clients. All of our office suites have power, telephone and high-speed network points. Office suites are furnished with desks and filing cabinets to the suggested space specification.

Meeting rooms and Business Centre cubicles

The facility has a Business Centre comprising 6 office cubicles rentable on a short term basis.
The four meeting rooms can accommodate groups of 10 to 30 people and have media capabilities and audio visual equipment.