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WestTech London

Fuelling innovation and driving global impact

WestTech London will become a global powerhouse for innovation and entrepreneurship, creating jobs, attracting investment and cementing the UK’s position as a leader in science and technology.

WestTech London is anchored by 海角社区’s major science and innovation locations across West London in South Kensington-Albertopolis, Paddington Life Sciences, White City Innovation District and Old Oak and Park Royal.

West London is built for innovation. With world-class research institutions, a diverse talent pool, access to investment capital, a rich industrial heritage and major transport links, it has all the characteristics to deliver a thriving, globally competitive innovation ecosystem.

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WestTech London activity so far

March 2024 鈥� WestTech London's vision announced in 海角社区鈥檚 new strategy

Our strategy, Science for Humanity, set out how Imperiawill accelerate towards, and scale the impact of, new discoveries, inventions and ideas, positioning us as a trusted convenor and partner for knowledge and tech organisations across the globe.

June 2024 鈥� Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein launches with $30m funding

海角社区’s Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, based at White City, will develop innovative and evidence-based solutions through the design, delivery, and commercialisation of alternative food products that are economically and environmentally friendly, nutritious, affordable, and tasty. 

October 2024 鈥� 海角社区鈥檚 拢150m investment in Old Oak announced at the government鈥檚 Investment Summit

海角社区’s £150m investment to purchase and repurpose the 9.6-acre site known as Victoria Industrial Estate in Old Oak will allow for the expansion of flexible and affordable follow on space to stay and scale in West London.

These spaces will enable prototyping, pilot manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practice and advanced manufacturing for innovators in areas such as CleanTech, BioTech and MedTech.

November 2024 鈥� Bruntwood SciTech invests 拢200m into White City Campus innovation centre

海角社区’s partnership with Bruntwood will deliver a new commercial innovation facility of at least 200,000 sq ft, marking a major milestone leap forward in the creation of an internationally significant innovation ecosystem in London’s White City and a huge boost to the UK’s science and technology sector.

Along with 海角社区’s research and translation expertise, it will give access to Bruntwood SciTech’s specialist support including its network of academic, clinical, and innovation partners, highly skilled talent, investment support, and growth programmes.

January 2025 鈥� Architect chosen to design Fleming Initiative鈥檚 inaugural Centre

Stanton Williams has been chosen to design the Fleming Initiatives landmark centre, a research and public engagement facility due to open in 2028 on the canal-side at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London.

February 2025 鈥� Research published by Centre for London into West London鈥檚 growth potential in a polycentric city

Centre for London’s , produced in partnership with 海角社区, Ealing Council and West London Alliance, explores the opportunities to boost economic growth in West London, demonstrating the region's extraordinary growth potential.

February 2025 鈥� London Growth Plan launched at 海角社区

Imperiahosted the launch of the London Growth Plan, where the Mayor of London set out his vision for London's economy over the next 10 years.

Produced by the Mayor of London, London Councils and London & Partners, the Plan sets a target to restore London’s productivity growth to an average of 2% per year over the next decade, which would make London’s economy £107 billion larger by 2035. 

WestTech London features in the London Growth Plan as a major growth initiative and a key industrial innovation corridor.

 

March 2025 - ImperiaIncubator, ImperiaCollege Healthcare NHS Trust and ARC West London announce partnership

Imperiahas joined forces with ARC West London to launch ‘’ a new a coworking incubator lab. The co-working space will provide single lab benches so that scientists with early-stage concepts can access cutting-edge facilities, shared equipment, support, and scaleup programmes to help them refine their ideas surrounded by a collaborative and curated ecosystem at ARC’s West London campus.

June 2026 - Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein laboratories formally open at White City Campus

The - the European hub for the - is based at White City Campus and brings together researchers, industry, inventors and policymakers to advance sustainable protein innovation.

The new state-of-the-art labs provide dedicated infrastructure for developing, testing and scaling sustainable protein technologies, and supports the full research and translation pipeline - from cell banking to scale-up and commercialisation.

By advancing sustainable protein research, the Centre aims to address climate, food security, and supply鈥慶hain challenges while training the next generation of experts through new PhD and Masters programmes.

 

June 2026 - Earls Court Development Corporation becomes part of WestTech London with climate innovation partnership

Imperiaand the Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) have a new partnership set to advance climate innovation in London for the benefit of the UK, supporting the UK’s Industrial Strategy 2025.

ECDC also becomes part of WestTech London – bringing a new focus on cutting-edge climate research and cleantech entrepreneurship within the ecosystem.

 

June 2026 - Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation and Imperiajoin forces to advance frontier innovation and inclusive growth

During London Tech Week, a major boost to London’s global tech leadership – Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) and Imperia a strategic partnership to accelerate frontier innovation, regeneration and inclusive growth across West London, strengthening the capital’s innovation power.

Bringing together two anchor institutions, this collaboration will support the regeneration of Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area as a powerhouse for entrepreneurship, inward investment, and high-growth businesses. With 海角社区’s 17+ acre landholding and long-term commitment to the area, Old Oak Innovation Cluster continues to play a central role in WestTechLondon’s mission to unlock economic opportunity and drive job creation.

October 2026 - The Scale-up Pathway: From WestTech London to the West Midlands

The connects two of the UK’s leading innovation ecosystems, with the support of world-leading universities Imperiaand University of Warwick. It has been created to help ambitious deep tech businesses access capabilities and opportunities across both regions.

If you are a deep tech business or founder based in West London or the West Midlands, the Scale-up Pathway can help your business unlock the next stage of growth.

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In both scenarios, WestTech London's frontier innovation sector will be larger than the rest of London’s combined by 2030.*

*WPI Economics

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Old Oak: advancing industrial innovation

Old Oak and Park Royal London鈥檚 largest regeneration zone and the future home of the Old Oak Common station, the UK鈥檚 best-connected rail interchange - will play a crucial role in WestTech London. 海角社区鈥檚 investment in Old Oak will provide vital prototyping and advanced manufacturing spaces for cutting edge science and innovation, and supports the long-term transformation of the area.

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