About
We offer high-quality biology and chemistry laboratories, Grade A offices and conference space in Newcastle upon Tyne’s bustling city centre.
Accomodation
Levels
90,000
sq ft
Biology and chemistry laboratories and high-quality office space
Helix, City & Region
Newcastle is a city with a reputation for research excellence in life science and innovation, and is home to one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts, with more specialist services than any other group of hospitals outside of London.
Newcastle Helix is 11 planned world-class buildings covering 500,000
sq. ft, united by our living better vision. It’s a unique ecosystem,
purpose built to enable the commercialisation of the company’s new
ideas, accelerating the concept-to-market timeline through access to our
unique combination of co-located corporates, SMEs, research, National
Innovation Centres and Newcastle University.
One of the largest sites of its kind in the UK
Mixed-use, prime city centre location
Innovation hub for investors, businesses, scientists and citizens
Emphasis on pedestrian movement
Secure multi-storey car parking
Secure cycle parking
Local amenities
Site waste management
London King’s Cross 2 hours 40 minutes
Edinburgh Waverley 1 hour 25 minutes
Newcastle International Airport 25 minutes
Local Connections
Life Science Sector
Newcastle is a city with a reputation for research excellence in life science and innovation and is home to one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts, with more specialist services than any other group of hospitals outside of London.
The city has built a global reputation as a UK hotspot for clinical trials, supported by pioneers at Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Hospitals Trust, Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
The North East is one of the strongest regions in the UK for exports of medical and pharmaceutical products, with the commercial base underpinned by a broad range of expertise including biotechnology and novel therapeutics.
The North East’s reputation for clinical research places numerous sector-specific assets within easy reach, supporting the entire bench to bedside pathway.
Newcastle Helix is 11 planned world-class buildings covering 500,000 sq. ft, united by our living better vision. It’s a unique ecosystem, purpose built to enable the commercialisation of the company’s new ideas, accelerating the concept-to-market timeline through access to our unique combination of co-located corporates, SMEs, research, National Innovation Centres and Newcastle University.
Helix, City & Region
Newcastle is a city with a reputation for research excellence in life science and innovation and is home to one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts, with more specialist services than any other group of hospitals outside of London.
The city has built a global reputation as a UK hotspot for clinical trials, supported by pioneers at Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Hospitals Trust, Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
The North East is one of the strongest regions in the UK for exports of medical and pharmaceutical products, with the commercial base underpinned by a broad range of expertise including biotechnology and novel therapeutics.
The North East’s reputation for clinical research places numerous sector-specific assets within easy reach, supporting the entire bench to bedside pathway.
Newcastle Helix is 11 planned world-class buildings covering 500,000 sq. ft, united by our living better vision. It’s a unique ecosystem, purpose built to enable the commercialisation of the company’s new ideas, accelerating the concept-to-market timeline through access to our unique combination of co-located corporates, SMEs, research, National Innovation Centres and Newcastle University.
Local Connections
News & Events
Worldwide recruitment expertise now at the heart of Newcastle’s Biosphere
The world’s leading executive search firm in the HealthTech/BioTech market has established a presence at
CPI establishes presence at Newcastle’s Helix quarter.
CPI establishes presence at Newcastle’s Helix quarter Following its move to new premises in Newcastle,
Tender opportunity: Feasibility study for health and life sciences sector growth
The health and life science cluster in Newcastle is growing at pace, with demand far
Clifford Chance signs new building lease as Newcastle office primes for growth.
International law firm Clifford Chance has today signed a ten-year lease for 15,000 sq ft
Investment opportunity in Newcastle’s successful life sciences sector
Enquiries are now being welcomed from private sector investors interested in leading a project to
GlycanAge announces new test to diagnose menopause
A Newcastle-based life science company has announced it is designing a new at-home blood
News & Events
Case study: AMLo Biosciences
Based in The Biosphere since September 2020, AMLo Biosciences is a spin out company from
Case Study: Iksuda Therapeutics
Founded in 2007 at Bath University as Glythera, Iksuda Therapeutics is an emerging biotechnology company
Case Study: LightOx
LightOx has been based in The Biosphere on Newcastle Helix for one year developing drugs
Contact
The Biosphere, Draymans Way, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5BX
+44 (0) 191 5806150 | hello@thebiospherenewcastle.co.uk
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Funded and Supported by
The Biosphere is part funded by the England European Regional Development fund as part of the European Structural And Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the North East Local Growth Fund from HM Government, Administered by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership.
Funded and Supported by
The Biosphere is part funded by the England European Regional Development fund as part of the European Structural And Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the North East Local Growth Fund from HM Government, Administered by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership.









