Shared lab facilities
Transform innovative ideas into commercial success
Enjoy 6 months FREE bench space within a modern lab and a flexible, collaborative coworking environment, aswell as access to our on-site Barclays Eagle Lab and support network. Perfect for early-stage companies, CoLab is located just over 1 hour from London, giving you all the space and support you need to succeed.
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Welcome to Discovery Park, a hub for interdisciplinary innovation and a thriving community for visionary entrepreneurs and leaders.
We’re dedicated to supporting the growth of early-stage companies, providing fully flexible space with easy in, easy out terms and a range of support to take your research to the next level.
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Coworking lab space, available now
Our shared lab space, in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, presents an exciting opportunity for early-stage life science businesses. Whether you’re working in cell culture, molecular biology or chemistry, CoLab is the ideal coworking lab space to get started, advance your research and propel your business forward.
In addition to the flexible bench space and collaborative environment, our experienced lab technician is on hand to provide essential day-to-day support and access to a diverse range of specialist equipment, enabling you to scale your operations without the need for heavy capital investment.
With CoLab, you’ll not only have the space and resources you need but also a network of like-minded innovators to collaborate with, fostering growth and innovation in your research endeavours.
What's included?

Coworking lab space

Flexible rental agreements

Access to equipment

Lab technician support

Commercialisation support

Business Support

Introduction to investors

Growth Programmes

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Download the CoLab brochure
Interested in 6 months' free lab space? Find out more about CoLab and why it could be the ideal starting point for your business.
Download the brochureBusiness commercialisation support
A stand out feature of Discovery Park is our commitment to helping your business succeed. Our collaborative Innovation team provide mentoring to help commercialise your ideas and connect you into wider networks. We also offer a series of growth programmes including our early-stage business growth awareness and self-audit programmes to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey.
Our on-site Barclays Eagle Lab provides free business mentoring and access to their Investor Readiness programme and Demo Directory – a platform connecting entrepreneurs and start-ups to potential investors.
