Lab Space In Greater Cambridge
Laboratory spaces built to accelerate research and innovation
Join South East’s leading scientists at The Epicentre
- Rent a private laboratory or a dedicated bench in a shared lab space
- Access research, write-up, and coworking spaces
- Specialist facilities for microbiology and tissue culture work
- Grow your expert business support and access to a Lab Supervisor
- Join an innovative community of scientists and researchers
- Work on the adjoining borders of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Essex
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Having access to advanced equipment and resources at The EpiCentre has been a game-changer for our projects. It’s a one-stop solution for all our research needs.”
James Dunce,
BravelyCultured
Choose from flexible private or shared lab space to suit your needs
Shared Labs – from £1400/mo
Perfect for startups, scale-ups, academic spinouts and early- stage life science businesses looking for a fully equipped laboratory environment without the cost of setting up their own facility.
What’s included
- Dedicated bench with high-spec equipment
- Work in a Containment Level 2 space Hazard Group 2 pathogens or GMOs
- Class II Biological Safety Cabinets and fume hoods
- CO₂ incubators, qPCR machine
- -80 freezer and liquid nitrogen cell storage
- Autoclaves, shaking incubator, refrigerated centrifuges, fluorescent microscope
- Purified water and flaked ice machines
- Tailored support from our Lab Supervisor and Innovation Director
- Access to a collaborative scientific community
Private Labs – from £2100/mo
Best for companies that need dedicated laboratory space that can be tailored to your exact requirements, giving you complete control over your research, development and testing environment.
What’s included
- Private laboratory with 24/7 access
- Work with Containment Level 2 microorganisms and GMOs
- Purpose built high-spec lab space; air conditioning (10 changes / hour)
- Trespa benching, sinks, drainage and piped CO2
- Ability to fully customise and install equipment
- Access to shared equipment when required
- Tailored support from our Lab Supervisor and Innovation Director
- Access to a collaborative scientific community
Equipment
As well as support from our on-site Lab Supervisor, you’ll have access to a range of specialist equipment and laboratory services designed to help streamline research, reduce setup costs and accelerate innovation.
Available services & facilities
- Wash up space including glass washing machine
- Ice machine
- Water purification
- Lab coat laundering*
- -80 freezer*
- Serviced liquid nitrogen freezing*
- Additional shelf storage*
- Liquid waste removal*
- Dry clinical waste removal*
*additional conditions apply please ask for details.
Shared Lab Benches
A dedicated bench in a fully equipped shared lab space – great for start-up or scale-up companies.
- Dedicated lab bench
- Supported by our Lab Supervisor
- Waste sink and separate hand wash sink
- Additional locker storage space
- Weekly lab floor cleaning
- Fridge and -20 freezer space
- A range of equipment available to use:
CO2 incubator
Centrifuge
LN2
Shaking incubator
Chemical fume hood
Biological Safety Cabinet
Microscope
Autoclaves
*additional conditions apply please ask for details.
From £1,400
Dedicated Lab Space
- Your own laboratory with write-up space
- Water and drainage
- Install your own equipment
- Access to shared equipment*
- Piped CO2 feed*
- Waste sink and separate hand wash sink
- Weekly lab floor cleaning
*additional conditions apply please ask for details.
From £2,100
Equipment
As well as the support of an on-site Lab Supervisor, we have invested in a range of scientific equipment that is available to use, including:
- Wash up space including glass washing machine
- Ice machine
- Water purification
- Lab coat laundering*
- -80 Freezers*
- Serviced Liquid nitrogen freezing*
- Additional shelf storage*
- Liquid waste removal*
- Dry clinical waste removal*
*additional conditions apply please ask for details.
Why researchers choose The EpiCentre
At The EpiCentre, we provide more than just a place to work.
From specialist laboratory facilities and technical support to business coaching and networking opportunities, we’ve created an environment designed to help ambitious life science businesses innovate, collaborate and grow.
Located within the Greater Cambridge life sciences cluster, The EpiCentre gives you access to a thriving ecosystem of researchers, innovators, investors and industry partners. Whether you’re conducting research, developing new products or commercialising scientific innovation, you’ll have access to the facilities, expertise, connections and strategic location needed to take your work further.
Everything you need to support innovation
- WiFi access included
- Breakout spaces and meeting rooms
- Write-up space and private offices available
- Kitchen facilities and on-site café
- Staffed reception, handling goods in/out
- Plenty of car parking and EV charging points
Features
- Flexible rental terms
- Wifi access included
- Restricted access-only area
- 24/7 access
- Temperature controlled facilities
- Write-up space and coworking
- A like-minded business community
- Expert business support
- Breakout spaces and meeting rooms
- Parking and electric charging points
- Staffed reception
- Kitchen facilities
- On-site café
- Bike racks and showers available
- Access to free events
Collaborate within a thriving scientific community
Join a vibrant community of ambitious entrepreneurs with a passion for science and technology.
Experience the power of collaboration and networking when you rent lab space alongside like-minded individuals and businesses. As well as our own scientific community, The EpiCentre is surrounded by inspiring research and entrepreneurial hotbeds in Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Essex, including Granta Park, Chesterford Research Park, Babraham Research Park, and Cambridge Science Park.
Turn scientific innovation into business growth
Being an expert in your field doesn’t have to mean you’re an expert in business – that’s where we come in.
Our dedicated Innovation Director is here for you to access at every stage of your journey, providing free, personalised 1-2-1 business coaching to help you turn your ideas into a lucrative venture. We’ll help you with everything from strategic business planning and marketing strategy to financial planning and raising investment – all the essential elements needed to accelerate your business growth.
Additional services available on request
Use The Epicentre as your Companies House Registered Address for an extra £10 per month, ensuring official mail is securely handled while maintaining a credible business presence. Contact the team to find out more.
Why Choose The EpiCentre
Flexible Contracts
Our shared and dedicated lab spaces give you the freedom to flex as you grow with no long-term commitment required.
24/7 Access
Around the clock access allows you to work whenever inspiration strikes with streamlined onboarding process.
Complete Ecosystem
Find your tribe and network with a like-minded community of business-orientated people in the heart of the Cambridge tech cluster.
Innovation Director
Expert Support
Start up or scale up – we're here to support your business growth journey, whatever stage you're at.
Flexible Contracts
Our shared and dedicated lab spaces give you the freedom to flex as you grow
24/7 Access
Around-the-clock access allows you to work whenever inspiration strikes
Find Your Tribe
Join a like-minded community of science and tech entrepreneurs
Start Up & Scale Up
We are here to support your business growth journey, whatever stage you’re at
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Matin Mohseni,
KluraLabs
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Paul Dyer,
Halo Labs
Perfectly Located Lab Space
Located at Haverhill Research Park in Suffolk, The EpiCentre offers excellent connectivity across the region. Ideally situated within easy reach of Cambridge, Essex, London and the wider East of England, you’ll benefit from excellent transport links while avoiding the congestion and costs often associated with city-centre locations.
- 30 minutes from Cambridge (17 miles)
- 15 minutes to the A11, M11, A14 and A1(M)
- 20 minutes from Saffron Walden
- 25 minutes from Newmarket
- 35 minutes from Sudbury
- 35 minutes from Bury St Edmunds (18 miles)
- 35 minutes to London Stansted Airport
Ready to find your new lab space?
Enterprise Way
Haverhill Research Park
Haverhill
Cambridge
CB9 7LR
info@epicentrehaverhill.co.uk
01440 782 100
(Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm)
