Work set to commence on Aberdeen BioHub

The £40M BioHub project to double the size of north east Scotland’s life sciences company cluster will move into its main construction phase in the new year.

The new-build, 6,400m² BioHub on the Foresterhill Health Campus will provide specialist support programmes and dedicated laboratory, collaboration and office accommodation for established and growing life sciences businesses.

Site enabling works for BioHub are ongoing and delivery of the main construction contract is programmed to run through 2021.

Companies, researchers, clinicians and academics in Aberdeen are said to be at the forefront of high-value developments in biologics and new therapeutics, digital health and medtech, all built on a strong culture of collaborative innovation.

BioHub will accelerate commercialisation in the sector to address modern health challenges, including COVID-19, improve patient outcomes and change how healthcare is delivered. BioHub will anchor innovative businesses and jobs in the region and support the growth of the national health economy.

Prof Stephen Logan, Chair of the ONE Life Sciences sector board and BioAberdeen said: “BioHub is moving forward at pace as we look ahead to main construction starting in 2021. This flagship hub in Aberdeen will deliver long-term economic, health and societal benefits.

“BioHub will provide a unique combination of facilities, networks and support programmes. These will help life sciences business leaders, academics, and clinicians to achieve their commercial ambitions, and deliver solutions for global health challenges. Innovative businesses will be supported to translate research into therapies, technology and applications faster – anchoring high-value life sciences activity and new jobs in north east Scotland.”