
Abingdon Science Park: revolutionising health care through collective intelligence in Oxford
Collective intelligence revolutionising health care at Abingdon Science Park

An inspiring environment for Life Science and Health innovation
Abingdon Science Park, located in the heart of Oxfordshire’s Science Vale, is a thriving innovation hub for life sciences and health. Positioned near Oxford University, renowned for its world-leading medicine faculty, the park attracts top scientific, research, and high-tech organisations. Supported by Oxford Science Enterprise (OSE), the Oxford University accelerates groundbreaking science from start-up labs to the global stage, driving demand for access and accommodation in this dynamic region of economic growth and innovation.

Collaborative nature to collectively improve algorithms
Collaborations in AI-driven research unite diverse expertise, from molecular biologists to computational engineers, enhancing algorithm quality through larger training datasets. The Oxford Big Data Institute aims to create and analyse these extensive datasets to uncover disease mechanisms. However, data sharing in medical research poses challenges, as hospitals cannot share identifiable patient information. To address this, the Institute has developed a device to decouple research data from personal details, facilitating safer data sharing. If successful, this technology could streamline the creation of large datasets essential for advancing AI-based health technologies without compromising data protection laws.

Strong network of local expertise
AI research flourishes through interdisciplinary collaboration among universities, hospitals, and industry, ensuring access to a diverse skill set and expertise. In the Oxford area, such partnerships are common, with institutions like the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford Brookes University, and various University of Oxford research institutes nearby. This strong local network fosters innovation in AI and genomics. Additionally, access to facilities for computational and wet lab research is crucial.
Science Vale: accelerating business growth
Abingdon Science Park is located within UK’s Science Vale, one of the designated UK Enterprise Zones that support economic growth, which makes it a particularly attractive location for new businesses or those looking to expand in the area. There are several other science, research and innovation organisations at Abingdon Science Park already, including companies that specialise in diagnostics, gene therapy, and other areas of life sciences and health.
Our specialised assets at Abingdon Science Park
Abingdon Science Park is situated within one of Europe’s most vibrant research and development ecosystems, housing world-leading companies and innovative SMEs. Kadans offers five buildings with high specification office and laboratory spaces, which can be customised as bespoke fitted facilities or delivered to Category A specifications, catering to diverse client requirements.
Sovereign House
Sovereign House has been completely refurbished by Kadans since 2022. The building provides 7,455 sq ft of ground-floor laboratory space and 7,388 sq ft of first-floor office space. The office and science laboratory building can be offered as a bespoke fitted lab and office facility or delivered to Cat A specification.
- 14,843 sq ft
- Recently refurbished
- Fitted spaces
- Cat A
- Modern facilities
- Reception area
Barton House
Barton House is a best-in-class laboratory facility developed by Kadans. The building adds further purpose-built laboratory and office accommodation to Abingdon Science Park. Barton House can be offered in Cat A condition or as a fully bespoke, fitted laboratory and office accommodation in the heart of the Science Park.
- 25.400 sq ft
- Flexible spaces
- BREEAM Excellent
- Loading capacity
- Parking facilities
- Cat A
Penlon House
Penlon House is currently fully leased to the medical equipment company, Penlon Limited. Penlon develops, manufactures, and exports anaesthesia and other medical device industry products to over 90 countries worldwide. The company played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic, producing emergency ventilators from Penlon House.
- Single tenant
- Lab and office space
- Access to local community
- On-site support
- 49.000+ sq ft
- Warehouse available
Monarch House
Monarch House offers 10,183 sq ft of fully refurbished, adaptable laboratory and office space across two levels. The facility includes 5,120 sq ft of laboratory space and 5,063 sq ft of first-floor offices, featuring modern, open-plan layouts that cater to diverse tenant needs in a state-of-the-art environment.
- 10.183 sq ft
- Recently refurbished
- Bespoke lab and offices
- Private parking
- Cold rooms
- Service entrance
The Science Quadrant
The Science Quadrant houses multiple R&D companies. The cluster of 4 buildings, has a campus look and feel, providing the opportunity for seamless collaboration to develop R&D strategies. The Science Quadrant contains space for fully operational laboratories as well as Cat A laboratories and offices.
- 4 buildings
- 12 tenants
- R&D spaces
- Reception area
- Facility team
- On-site café
Are you looking for laboratory or office space near Oxford? Contact us now!
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Life Science and Health innovation on Abingdon Science Park
Oxford is one of the key regions where many exciting innovations in Life Science and Health are being developed. Including groundbreaking research in AI in genomic medicine, benefitting from the John Radcliffe Department of Medicine, diagnostings, bio therapeutics, and aerospace technology.
Discover your ideal lab space at Kadans
Abingdon Science Park contains several buildings with both wet and dry laboratory spaces and R&D facilities, as well as Cat A products and bespoke, fitted lab and office spaces in the heart of the Abingdon Science Park. Modern, open-plan layouts will fit all your needs to grow and innovate.