ABOUT

Edinburgh Technopole part of Pioneer Group
Scotland’s animal health and life sciences cluster

The ideal location for collaboration and opportunity-focused ventures, Edinburgh Technopole is set against the stunning backdrop of the Pentland Hills.

Just 8 miles south of Edinburgh city centre, the 126-acre science and business park comprises of six buildings with a number of labs to rent, including within the striking, Grade A listed Bush House and the Cottages.

Edinburgh Technopole is part of the Midlothian Science Zone, a world-leading centre of research excellence in animal health and life sciences. With access to an unrivalled pool of talented University students and a strong established scientific community that is growing significantly, Edinburgh Technopole has the complete support network in place for any business.

 Community

Entrepreneurs, investors, experts, academics, industries, and associations come together at Pioneer Group. Creating a UK-wide business collective.

 We surround businesses with people who share a common goal with us and with each other – to help science entrepreneurs tackle global challenges. Individuals with diverse expertise, experience and resources who can open the doors, make the introductions and identify the opportunities; that help businesses grow.

 Allowing even the smallest of ventures to be part of, and do something, big.

Venture Building

Not just for start-ups and spin-offs, Pioneer Group coaches entrepreneurialism at every stage from idea to exit. We help businesses get off the ground and continue to grow, entrepreneurially via the Pioneer Group Accelerator Programme.

After working with Alex Osterwalder, the originator of the Lean Methodology, Pioneer took the principals of Lean Start-up and applied a framework of commercial science to create evidence-based entrepreneurship specific to those wanting to turn their science into business.

Pioneer runs Accelerators throughout the year across our locations and in partnership with other organisations, including AHSN, AbbVie and Astellas.

 Despite this, we focus on the quality, rather than quantity of applicants, awarding a limited number of places only to entrepreneurs and ideas we think can ‘make it’. Those entrepreneurs who successfully secure a place work closely with our coaches in an intensive eight-week programme specifically designed to help scientific entrepreneurs launch and grow sustainable businesses from their science.

 Investment

The idea is just the start. Turning that idea into something that will impact people’s lives can be a long and challenging process. Pioneer are here from the beginning and have been for nearly 20 years, bringing our hands-on, tailored approach to getting your business off to the best possible start.

We operate several funds that invest in young businesses and specialise in pre-seed and seed funding. We like to get involved early. Pioneer Group provides vital life sciences investment and funding primarily to companies that we have worked with through our Accelerator Programme or with companies based at our sites across the UK. That way, we get to know the people, technology and business well before investing.

Expert Network

 Part of Pioneer Group, the Expert Network are altruistic individuals our entrepreneurs can call upon for help. They are leaders of industry, working at the highest levels in the areas of commercial science (regulatory, safety and toxicology, finance, legal, acquisition etc.) that life science entrepreneurs will tackle at some point.

 The Expert Network give their time, share their knowledge and offer guidance at the crucial moments, when getting it right, really matters.

 Laboratory, office and coworking spaces

For startups, we try to make life as straightforward as possible. Scale up your space without the risk of lengthy leases. Take on new labs with just one month’s notice with the option to scale back with only three months’ notice. The flexible and modular lab space is perfect for life science startups and scaleups.

Ventures that call Edinburgh Technopole home, have specialist requirements, and so we work together to create tailor-made spaces. From minor alterations to custom fitouts, we have seen it all. So, if the space is right, but the contents aren’t, we work together to get it spot-on.

 Unparalleled access to expertise

Edinburgh arguably has the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise anywhere in Europe. Our partnership with the Midlothian Science Zone provides a supportive community and offers access to knowledge and expertise, resources and facilities, new technologies, accommodation and services, business support and networks across the region. Our tenants also have access to a critical concentration of world-leading analytical research, innovation and funding opportunities.

Woodland trail

A 2.5km walk through historic woodland and paths made from the old carriageway, which circles the campus and offers panoramic views of the Pentland hills. It’s also a great running track for anyone who fancies blasting out a quick 5km in two laps!

Shared facilities:

• Accommodation on site – The Cottage Suites
• Woodland walks
• Outdoor cardi Equipment
• Help desk
• Gym
• Gardens
• Café -The Kitchen
• Electric car charging
• Meeting rooms
• Extensive grounds

To join Edinburgh Technopole contact:

 e: reception@edinburghtechnopole.com

Website: CLICK HERE