Manchester

Citylabs

A world-class hub for health innovation and precision medicine, part of Europe’s largest clinical academic campus.

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Direct access to the UK’s largest NHS Trust
Access to finance and funding
Access the UK’s largest student community and world-leading research university
Access to the skills and talent your business needs

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A world-class health innovation hub.

Citylabs is home to a cluster of diagnostics, medtech, digital health and genomics businesses driving the future of healthcare. Part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust campus, Citylabs offers the perfect location for companies looking to grow and scale, with direct access to the NHS and over 20,000 STEM graduates each year.

Ideal for start-ups, scale-ups and global corporates in:

Life science, medtech, diagnostics, digital health, genomics, precision medicine and more.

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How we support you

Through our extensive partner network of universities, NHS Trusts, city councils and sector-specialist organisations, we can help you grow your business by connecting you to opportunities to access clinicians, finance, skills and talent and new markets.

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Support for your business

Regardless of the size or stage of your business, we'll work with you to source the right support for your needs.

Access to finance

Benefit from access to the investors and funds you need, including the £32m Greater Manchester and Cheshire Life Science Fund and £55,000 per annum Enterprise Zone rate relief.

Access to talent

Grow your business through our links to the city’s top universities; University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Access to our partner network

Access the markets your business needs to connect and grow, including direct connections to the NHS.

Access to our events program

Our upcoming business support and community social events help to keep your business connected and provide additional opportunities for support.

Our partner network

Health Innovation Manchester
Greater Manchester LEP
MIDAS - Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency
Bionow
Innovate UK
Tech Nation
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
UK Science Park Association (UKSPA)

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Our location

Oxford Road Corridor

Located on the campus of the UK’s largest NHS Trust and in one of Europe’s largest innovation districts, Citylabs is surrounded by some of Manchester’s finest cultural, clinical and academic facilities close to the city centre.

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Flexible office and lab space available

Our dedicated account managers will work with you to help you identify the type and amount of space you need, both today and in the future to achieve your business goals.

Office space from £23.50 per sq ft
Lab space from £23.50 per sq ft

A service charge is also payable (starting from £5.99 per sq ft) to help us keep the campus well maintained and running smoothly.

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Facilities and amenities

As well as flexible office and lab space, Citylabs also offers a range of facilities and amenities for your business to enjoy.

Meeting room facilities at Citylabs 1.0
High-spec lab space
Close proximity to retail, leisure and cultural hotspots in Manchester's Innovation District
Flexible meeting, event and conference space
Annual MedX conference at Citylabs 1.0
Nearby cafes, bars and restaurants along the Oxford Road Corridor
Yoga class as part of our LoveFit wellbeing event series
Starbucks cafe at Citylabs
Studio gym access available at neighbouring Manchester Science Park
On-site car parking and electric vehicle charging