ARC partnership launches Co:Labs facility for VC firms
Brookfield’s life sciences spin off, ARC, has partnered with the Rosalind Franklin Institute to launch a facility catering to venture capital firms.
Co:Labs will allow VC firms to be closer to the companies in which they are investing.
The 120,000 sq ft development will open in 2026 at Harwell Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. In addition to fully fitted and serviced laboratory space, inclusive of write-up and office space, the scheme comprises a café, lecture theatre and pitch rooms.
Brookfield’s life sciences spin off, ARC, has partnered with the Rosalind Franklin Institute to launch a facility catering to venture capital firms.
Co:Labs will allow VC firms to be closer to the companies in which they are investing.
The 120,000 sq ft development will open in 2026 at Harwell Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. In addition to fully fitted and serviced laboratory space, inclusive of write-up and office space, the scheme comprises a café, lecture theatre and pitch rooms.
The institute will support Co:Labs’ resident start-ups, offering a range of initiatives aimed at advancing scientific and commercial success. This includes the delivery of seminars and workshops, coaching and mentoring sessions, sharing scientific expertise and novel research findings, and providing guidance on technical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of biotech innovation.
Stuart Grant, chief executive of Harwell Campus, said: “It’s essential that we build an ecosystem that provides the right level of support to help innovators succeed. The Franklin’s commitment to mentoring and knowledge-sharing will be invaluable in equipping our start-ups with the expertise and insights needed to scale and commercialise their innovations.”
Paul Matthews, director at the institute, added: “Supporting the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs is central to the Franklin’s mission. We are able to apply our expertise and resources to acceleration of innovation in the life sciences sector through this partnership.”
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