Laboratory Space for Rent in Ghent
Future‑ready labs for Life Sciences innovation
Looking for high-spec laboratory space in Belgium’s fastest‑growing Life Sciences cluster? Plus Ultra Gent offers flexible, research‑ready labs designed for companies active in microbiome research, microbiology, innovative drug discovery, advanced therapies, vaccine development and food‑related biotechnologies.
Welcome to Tech Lane Ghent Science Park
As Belgium’s third-largest city, Ghent combines the strengths of a vibrant port with those of renowned universities and knowledge institutes. Plus Ultra Gent offers 20,000 sqm of R&D‑driven space, including 15,000 sqm of lab and office (50/50) and an additional 5,000 sqm GMP facility available from Q2 2027. All labs can be delivered in Cat B (Lab Ready), with separation walls, finishes and full lab infrastructure.
Designed for scale ups and established biotech organisations (10+ FTE), MCE provides fully flexible, high performance environments suited for:
- Wet labs & dry labs
- Biology, microbiology & microbiome research
- Cell & gene therapy related R&D
- Drug discovery & therapeutic development
- Vaccine research
- Food tech R&D and microbial fermentation
Are you ready to boost your innovation?
Download the Plus Ultra Gent brochure now to discover how your organisation can thrive in Ghent’s innovative ecosystem.
High-quality laboratories for advanced research
Each unit can be customised to meet the specific needs of your R&D workflows, with layouts supporting advanced biology, data‑driven research and multidisciplinary teams.
Your benefits:
- Lab Ready delivery (Cat B) with infrastructure installed
- Flexible, research‑driven layouts
- Mix of laboratory and office (50/50)
- GMP facility on site for scaling production (Q2–Q3 2027)
- Professional facilities management on site
A powerful Life Sciences ecosystem
Tech Lane Science Park is one of Europe’s leading biotech clusters. With direct links to Ghent University and VIB, tenants at MCE gain immediate access to world‑class research, partnership opportunities and a strong talent pipeline.
This proximity accelerates innovation, supports faster recruitment and strengthens your competitive edge.
Strategic location in Flanders’ biotech corridor
Plus Ultra Gent is easily accessible from major Belgian research hubs including Ghent, Brussels, Leuven, Antwerp and Kortrijk. The site offers excellent connectivity by car and bicycle, with rapid links to airports and major highways.
Who is Plus Ultra Ghent ideal for?
This building is designed for scale‑ups and grown‑up life science organisations requiring 500–2,000 sqm of high‑spec laboratory and supporting space.
Perfect for companies active in:
- Microbiome research
- Microbiology
- Innovative drug discovery
- Advanced therapies
- Vaccine development
- Food & nutrition science
Sustainability
- BREEAM Outstanding
- Lots of green space in and around the building
Technical specs
- 20,000 m2 rentable space
- High quality laboratory and office space
- Flexible manufacturing space
Design & Smart building
- Atrium as a connecting element
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Support with the fit-out
Location
- At the heart of Tech Lane Ghent Science Park
- Easily accessible with public transport
- Close to Ghent University
- Parking space
Facilities
- Modern meeting rooms
- Reception
- Open atrium throughout the Accelerator
- Shared lunch zone
- On-site facility team
Community
- Access to local ecosystems
- Networking & business events
- Connection with the international Kadans community
- Innovative organisations
Sustainability
- BREEAM Outstanding
- Lots of green space in and around the building
Location
- At the heart of Tech Lane Ghent Science Park
- Easily accessible with public transport
- Close to Ghent University
- Parking space
Technical specs
- 20,000 m2 rentable space
- High quality laboratory and office space
- Flexible manufacturing space
Facilities
- Modern meeting rooms
- Reception
- Open atrium throughout the Accelerator
- Shared lunch zone
- On-site facility team
Design & Smart building
- Atrium as a connecting element
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Support with the fit-out
Community
- Access to local ecosystems
- Networking & business events
- Connection with the international Kadans community
- Innovative organisations
An impression of Plus Ultra Gent