The Hive – Laboratories for Rent – Paris

Laboratory and office spaces for rent at Campus Grand Parc (Villejuif) – Paris

The Hive: interaction, knowledge-sharing and synergy

Aerial view of The HIVE Campus Grand Parc, a Kadans Science Partner location with green rooftops in an urban setting.

An inspiring environment for Life Sciences and Health innovation

Located in Villejuif’s Oncology cluster, Campus Grand Parc near Gustave Roussy, offers a community dedicated to cancer research and innovation. Just 20 minutes from central Paris via metro lines 14 and 15, it provides excellent accessibility. The oncology cluster welcomes organisations of all types and sizes, fostering a powerful health and cancer research ecosystem. It aims to be a driving force in developing world-class real estate infrastructure for oncology innovation.

Laboratory & office space for rent

Laboratory & office space for rent Support Community Innovation Center

Fully equipped laboratory at a Kadans Science Partner location with benches, a fume hood, and large windows providing natural light.

Flexible laboratory and office spaces for rent

The Hive offers laboratory and office spaces for rent, designed for life sciences companies, particularly in biotechnology, oncology, and R&D. Located in Villejuif, at the heart of the Campus Grand Parc, the site is part of a strategic healthcare ecosystem, in close proximity to academic, hospital, and industrial stakeholders.

The ready-to-use laboratories (BSL1 and BSL2) are designed for rapid operational start-up, with turnkey and plug-and-play options. The spaces are fully modular and can be configured to meet the operational needs of research teams, with seamless connectivity between laboratories and offices of various sizes.

The building combines technical performance with high-quality user experience: a central atrium encourages interaction, while occupants benefit from shared services including a reception area, fully equipped meeting rooms, co-working spaces, event areas, on-site dining services, as well as a garden and a terrace.
The entire concept is designed to sustainably support the growth of scientific companies, from initial setup through to the industrialization of research projects.

Vibrant lobby with a coffee bar, communal seating, grand staircase, and neon signage.

Dedicated support from start to finish, and after

At Kadans, a dedicated team of scientific real estate management experts ensures the day-to-day operation of The Hive, with a high level of requirements regarding safety, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. This team notably includes a facility manager and a technical manager specialized in complex research environments.

Drawing on its experience with highly technical buildings, Kadans supports companies with demanding operational needs, ensuring the reliability of installations and the continuous availability of laboratory and office spaces. Processes are designed to minimize operational risks and support the continuity of R&D activities.

Kadans is also involved upstream and throughout the fit-out process, advising, designing, and coordinating workspaces tailored to the technical constraints of scientific companies. Each client benefits from bespoke support, from the design phase through to ongoing operations, ensuring high-performance, scalable environments that are perfectly aligned with the needs of research teams.

Exterior view of The HIVE, a Kadans Science Partner campus with multiple modern stone buildings under a clear blue sky.

Stimulating an active, innovative community

The Hive is located at the heart of the Campus Grand Parc life sciences cluster in Villejuif, a leading hub for oncology and life sciences research. The site hosts start-ups, scale-ups, and established organizations, operating within an environment designed to support long-term research and development activities.

The strategic location of The Hive, in immediate proximity to Gustave Roussy—Europe’s leading cancer center—provides privileged access to an academic, clinical, and translational research ecosystem. Companies benefit from close connections to top-tier scientific talent, world-class research infrastructures, and key public and private strategic partners.

Through its pan-European network, Kadans connects companies based at The Hive to a mature scientific environment comprising specialized clusters, research institutes, and life sciences industry players. This approach fosters sustainable integration into recognized ecosystems that are conducive to structured scientific collaborations and the growth of R&D activities.

In addition, the Kadans digital platform facilitates professional exchanges between resident organizations by providing access to key resources and a network of scientific expertise, within a performance-driven framework focused on continuity and strategic development.

Well-equipped Kadans Science Partner laboratory with a biosafety cabinet, centrifuge, microscope, and dedicated research workbenches.

The Hive Innovation Center

Within The Hive, the Innovation Center offers an ideal solution for start-ups and early-stage life sciences companies looking to establish themselves quickly at the heart of the Campus Grand Parc oncology cluster in Villejuif.

This standalone offering provides turnkey laboratory and office spaces that are fully equipped and immediately operational. It enables companies to launch their activities without heavy upfront investment, while benefiting from a professional environment that meets life sciences R&D standards.

Designed to support early growth phases, the Innovation Center combines flexibility, reliability, and operational simplicity. It also serves as a true springboard: as your company grows, you can easily transition to larger and more specialized laboratory spaces within the wider The Hive campus.

Learn more about the Innovation Center