High demand for space in BioQuarter

Edinburgh’s expanding BioQuarter is adding a new commercial facility to help meet demand for space at the health and science campus.

Work has started on a two-storey building which will provide a mix of specialist office and lab space.

The building will open in early 2018 and is situated in the south of Edinburgh BioQuarter.

The development follows on from the success of Nine, Edinburgh BioQuarter’s first commercial building, which is now fully-occupied and is home to over 20 innovative and award-winning Life Sciences businesses.

Derek McCrindle, head of business infrastructure at Scottish Enterprise, said: “Edinburgh BioQuarter is one of the most significant long-term programmes Scottish Enterprise has undertaken to accelerate growth in the life sciences sector.

“Demand has outstripped supply at Nine, demonstrating the pull of the location as a base for life science businesses.”

He added: “Edinburgh BioQuarter offers something unique with access to world-class researchers, scientists, healthcare staff and patients all in one place.”

The works brings the value of construction projects currently taking place at Edinburgh BioQuarter to over £200m.

Hans Möller, Director, Edinburgh BioQuarter, said: “The offering at Edinburgh BioQuarter – with all its clinical, research and academic expertise – as a place to base your life sciences company is, in many ways, unrivalled.”