Under the new initiative, anyone who refers a business that subsequently takes laboratory accommodation at The EpiCentre will receive a £500 referral reward.
The scheme has been launched to encourage more science, technology and innovation-led companies to discover the benefits of being part of The EpiCentre's thriving business community. Over the years, many of the businesses based at the centre have found their home through recommendations from trusted contacts, industry peers and professional networks.
Located at the heart of a growing innovation ecosystem, The EpiCentre provides flexible laboratory facilities designed to support businesses at every stage of their growth journey. From individual laboratory benches for early-stage ventures to fully private laboratory suites for expanding organisations, the centre offers a range of options tailored to the needs of ambitious companies.
The laboratories have helped businesses achieve significant milestones. One example is Biotix, a biotech company specialising in skin microbiome research, which has successfully grown its operations at The EpiCentre, demonstrating how access to the right facilities and environment can support ambitious companies as they scale. Further strengthening the offering, The EpiCentre has recently invested in new laboratory equipment including a fluorescent microscope and a qPCR machine. This has been made possible with the support of a UKSPF (UK Share Prosperity Fund) grant, giving customers access to enhanced capabilities and helping create an even better environment for research, development and innovation.
However, The EpiCentre offers much more than laboratory space alone. Occupiers benefit from access to a collaborative environment that brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists and business leaders. Through networking opportunities, business support programmes and a culture of innovation, companies become part of a dynamic community focused on accelerating growth and success.
"The best business relationships often begin with a recommendation," said Helen Earl, Centre Manager at The EpiCentre. "Many of our customers first discovered The EpiCentre through personal introductions, and we're incredibly grateful for the role our wider network has played in helping us build such a vibrant community. This referral scheme is our way of recognising and rewarding those valuable connections while helping more innovative businesses find the facilities and support they need to thrive."
The referral programme represents an opportunity for professional contacts, existing customers, business advisers and members of the wider innovation community to support companies looking for high-quality laboratory space while benefiting from a financial reward.
As demand continues to grow for flexible laboratory accommodation and specialist facilities, The EpiCentre is keen to hear from organisations seeking an environment where they can innovate, collaborate and scale.
If someone in your network is looking for laboratory space, The EpiCentre team would be delighted to hear from them. Your introduction could help an innovative business find its next home, while earning you a £500 referral reward. Contact us on [email protected] for more details
