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Available lab space for life sciences companies ready to move forward.
Flexible lab environments are available now at PHTA for pioneering life sciences companies, start-ups, spin-outs and research teams looking for more than space. Based in Birmingham, PHTA connects ambitious health innovators with clinical expertise, clinical immunology, real-world data, diverse patient populations and three hospitals within a five-minute walk.
For life sciences, medtech, diagnostics, precision health and translational research teams ready for their next stage.
Lab space available now
Move into premium Containment Level 2 (CL2) lab space with the infrastructure and ecosystem already in place.
- Self-contained modules from approx. 550–1,300 sq ft
- Shared amenities incl. autoclaves, glass wash, freezer rooms
- Designed for early-stage and scaling life science companies
CL2 capability
High-spec labs
Flexible lab space, ready for your next stage.
PHTA provides flexible laboratory environments for pioneering life sciences companies, start-ups, spin-outs and research teams who need space that can support growth.
3.10 — Wet lab space
51.7 sq m / 556 sq ft · Up to 10 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Premier Laboratory Systems ‘Enterprise’ fume cupboard
- Milli-Q® IQ 7005 Ultrapure and Pure Water Purification System
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Partially let – shared occupancy available
3.12 — Wet lab space
52.8 sq m / 568 sq ft · Up to 8 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Milli-Q® IQ 7005 Ultrapure and Pure Water Purification System
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
3.13 — Wet lab and office module
93.8 sq m / 1,010 sq ft · Up to 16 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Milli-Q® IQ 7005 Ultrapure and Pure Water Purification System
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
4.01 — Wet lab and office module
58.3 sq m / 628 sq ft · Up to 12 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
4.02 — Wet lab and office module
119.5 sq m / 1,286 sq ft · Up to 25 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Premier Laboratory Systems ‘Enterprise’ fume cupboard
- Archive/storage room
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
4.03 — Wet lab and office module
120.8 sq m / 1,300 sq ft · Up to 25 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Premier Laboratory Systems ‘Enterprise’ fume cupboard
- Open-plan accommodation for occupier fit-out
- Archive/storage room
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
4.04 — Wet lab and office module
122.3 sq m / 1,316 sq ft · Up to 25 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Open-plan accommodation for occupier fit-out
- Archive/storage room
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
4.05 — Wet lab and office module
118 sq m / 1,270 sq ft · Up to 10 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Self-contained unit comprising entrance lobby, two wet labs, office accommodation and archive/storage room
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
4.16 — Wet lab and office module
58.2 sq m / 627 sq ft · Up to 10 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
4.17 — Wet lab and office module
55 sq m / 592 sq ft · Up to 10 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
4.19 — Wet lab and office module
64.2 sq m / 691 sq ft · Up to 20 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now
4.21 — Wet lab and office module
64.2 sq m / 691 sq ft · Up to 20 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.01 — Wet lab and office module
125.5 sq m / 1,351 sq ft · Up to 25 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
- Available now – last space on fifth floor
5.02 — Wet lab and office module
119.3 sq m / 1,284 sq ft · Up to 25 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Premier Laboratory Systems ‘Enterprise’ fume cupboard
- Archive/storage room
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.03 — Wet lab and office module
120.9 sq m / 1,301 sq ft · Up to 25 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Premier Laboratory Systems ‘Enterprise’ fume cupboard
- Open-plan accommodation for occupier fit-out
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.04 — Wet lab and office module
121.3 sq m / 1,306 sq ft · Up to 25 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Open-plan accommodation for occupier fit-out
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.05 — Wet lab and office module
111.5 sq m / 1,200 sq ft · Up to 22 people · Containment Level 2 lab · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.11 — Dry lab space
78.1 sq m / 841 sq ft · Up to 18 people · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Lockers
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.12 — Dry lab space
90.8 sq m / 977 sq ft · Up to 18 people · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Lockers
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.13 — Dry lab space
57.8 sq m / 622 sq ft · Up to 15 people · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Lockers
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
5.15 — Dry lab space
62.4 sq m / 672 sq ft · Up to 15 people · Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Lockers
- Suitable for early-stage and scaling life science and healthtech companies
Not sure which lab is right?
Tell us what your company needs and we’ll help identify the best-fit space.
Why Birmingham?
Why PHTA?
For companies priced out of the Golden Triangle or looking for room to grow, PHTA offers a credible, connected and commercially attractive alternative.
Based at Birmingham Health Innovation Campus, PHTA brings together lab space, collaborative workspaces, the Makerspace and access to academic and clinical expertise.
Built around what scaling companies need
- Premium CL2 lab space
- Flexible modules for start-ups, SMEs & scale-ups
- Access to business support and commercialisation expertise
- Proximity to clinical, academic and innovation networks
- A visible home for funders, partners and collaborators
More than lab space. The right conditions for progress.
PHTA gives growing life sciences teams the space to start, the infrastructure to scale and the clinical connections to move closer to real-world application.
Whether you’re developing a new diagnostic, scaling a medtech innovation or progressing translational research, PHTA provides the environment, expertise and access to help you move faster.
Built for the people moving health innovation forward.
For life sciences companies
Access high-quality laboratory space at the heart of Birmingham’s connected health and life sciences ecosystem
For start-ups and spin-outs
Flexible laboratories that can grow with your business, accommodating teams of five to 25 people
For researchers and innovators
Connect with clinical, academic and industry expertise to develop, test and advance new ideas
For medtech and diagnostics teams
Turn concepts into prototypes with advanced equipment, design consultancy and technical support
For precision health organisations
Access to specialist expertise, clinical services, health data and diverse patient populations in one connected environment
For translational research teams
The right environment and partnerships to move your research from concept to clinical impact
Everything you need to move research forward.
The right lab space can change what’s possible. But progress needs more than a room and a bench. At PHTA, companies and researchers work within a connected life sciences ecosystem — with access to specialist expertise, clinical services, data, patient populations and purpose-built facilities.
Clinical proximity
Located at the heart of Birmingham’s health and life sciences district, PHTA connects your business with clinicians, academics and industry partners ready to collaborate
Diverse patient populations
Birmingham’s exceptionally diverse population can help ensure your research reflects the communities and patients it is designed to serve
Clinical trials expertise
Our Industry Trials Hub designs and delivers ‘fit-for-filing’ trials with marketing authorisation in mind, accelerating the pathway to clinical adoption
Real-world data
Through Birmingham Health Partners, access more than 25 years of health data, including over 10 billion rows of inpatient data and curated datasets ready for research
Clinical Immunology Services
Access comprehensive diagnostic and research services through the University of Birmingham’s Clinical Immunology Services, based on site at PHTA
Makerspace
Turn concepts into prototypes with advanced 3D printing, expert design consultancy and hands-on technical support
Commercialisation support
Draw on the experience and connections of a team that has established and scaled successful life sciences businesses
Near-patient biomanufacturing – coming 2028
Our GMP cleanroom will give NHS and industry partners a secure environment for manufacturing biologic therapies and vaccines – a first for the Midlands
What's inside?
Specialist infrastructure, shared amenities and practical services designed to reduce friction and support compliant research.
Wet lab accommodation
Containment Level 2 (CL2) finish with antibacterial finishes, robust benching, biological safety cabinets and flexible layouts.
Shared amenities
No module is further than 40m from autoclaves, glass wash, sample stores, freezer rooms and specialist support areas.
Building support
24/7 access, staffed reception, communal lounge, kitchenettes, meeting rooms, hotdesking, wi-fi and sample receipt zones.
Closer to patients.
Closer to clinicians.
Closer to application.
Very few facilities offer access to three hospitals and a leading university within a five-minute walk. At PHTA, research happens within reach of clinical services, diverse patient populations and real-world data — helping companies and researchers connect their work to clinical reality faster.
From idea to build.
From build to application.
PHTA supports innovation beyond the lab, with access to Makerspace facilities that help companies prototype, test and develop new health technologies. For medtech, diagnostics and health innovation teams, this means ideas can move from concept to development with the right technical support and clinical context around them.
Ready to find your lab space?
Get in touch with the PHTA team to discuss availability, pricing and your requirements.
Your next stage
can begin here.
For pioneering life sciences companies, start-ups, spin-outs, researchers and health innovators, PHTA provides more than lab space. It provides the right conditions to move discovery closer to clinical reality.
Breakthroughs begin here.
