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Edinburgh Technopole

In Scotland’s animal health and life science cluster

Milton Bridge
Near Penicuik
Midlothian
EH26 0BB

Edinburgh Technopole part of Pioneer Group

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 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, growing scientific community, Edinburgh Technopole has the complete support network in place for any business.

Community:

Pioneer Group’s mission is to help life sciences and high-tech businesses thrive in tackling human and planetary health challenges. Across the UK and Ireland, Pioneer leads the way in integrating the provision of essential real estate, venture building and venture investment.

Since 2003, Pioneer has brought life sciences and technology businesses together, connecting them with the people, expertise and opportunities that help them grow.

Venture Building and Investment:

Pioneer Group delivers the most comprehensive suite of accelerator and venture-building activities across the UK and Ireland, helping founders translate cutting-edge discovery into visionary ventures that scale.

Pioneer’s in-house team supports start-ups and scale-ups while partnering with organisations such as Innovate UK, AbbVie, Astellas, Academic Health Science Networks and many of the UK’s strongest universities.

Expert Network:

The Pioneer Expert Network connects companies with experienced industry leaders, offering practical advice and hands-on guidance to help businesses through their toughest challenges.

With over 250 experts spanning drug development, fundraising, commercial strategy, regulatory affairs and leadership, the network gives every company access to specialist expertise tailored to their needs.

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 content isn’t, we work together to get it spot-on.

Industry Perks:

Pioneer Group opens doors that most life science start-ups never see. Companies based at a Pioneer site get regular access to invitation-only pitching competitions, investment roundups, unique collaborations and trade visits.

Shared facilities:

Accommodation on site – The Cottage Suites
Woodland walks
Outdoor cardio equipment
Help desk
Gym
Gardens
Café -The Kitchen
Electric car charging
Meeting rooms
Extensive grounds – 2.5km walk offering panoramic views of the Pentland hills

Properties

The Fleming Building – Edinburgh Technopole

The Fleming Building provides a striking and flexible approach to the provision of contemporary, high-quality office and laboratory accommodation.

Located close to the entrance to Edinburgh Technopole, the building occupies a self-contained site in a mature woodland campus setting, with 95 on-site car parking spaces.

The design provides a high level of natural daylight to produce bright open plan offices with a flexible internal layout. Space is available from 2,000 to 21,507 sq ft (186 to 1,998 m2). Suites can potentially be subdivided to meet all requirements.

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Charles Darwin House – Edinburgh Technopole

A high quality building of 32,280 sq ft (2,999 m2). It comprises an open plan office developed over three storeys set in a self-contained site with private car parking. The design provides a high level of natural daylight to produce bright open plan offices with a flexible internal layout.

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The Technopole Centre — Edinburgh Technopole

The Technopole Centre occupies a prominent position at the entrance to Edinburgh Technopole and is an attractive three storey office building of 9,254 sq ft (860 m2).

Tailored for smaller occupiers, the Technopole Centre provides open plan accommodation available in a number of different sized suites, from 200 sq ft (20.5 m2).

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Bush House – Edinburgh Technopole

Bush House caters for companies of various sizes, including those wishing to establish a base ahead of more substantial development at Edinburgh Technopole. Suites within the building are available on all-inclusive rental packages, and space can be occupied for periods as short as three months, followed by flexible occupancy options.

In total, Bush House provides 5,599 sq ft (520 m2) of flexible office space, with rooms ranging from 150 to over 600 sq ft (14 to 47 m2).

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The Cottages – Edinburgh Technopole

The Cottages provide flexible, self contained, traditional office accommodation in a wide range of room sizes. Ground and first floor suites are available from 213 sq ft (19.8 m2), fully refurbished and ready for immediate occupation.

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