A PHARMACEUTICAL research organisation in Reading is continuing its ongoing expansion with a new hub geared towards innovation.
Reading Scientific Services Ltd has announced plans to further its growth with a new platform designed to help accelerate the development of products for bio-tech organisations.
The Innovation Hub will provide a number of tailored services for companies, including access to commercial laboratory space complete with relevant equipment and instruments, and consultation on project management.
It will be set out in four different models: Innovate, where clients have access to labs and services; Forge, where they will also get consultation in key areas; Launchpad, aimed at supporting commercial development; and 360, a full-service support model.
It comes as part of a long-term strategy to expand RSSL, through which it seeks to diversify its services and operational capacity.
This strategy included the recent development of an analytical facility which saw 26,000 sq. ft. of lab space to its portfolio.
Jacinta George, Managing Director, RSSL said: “Our goal is to drive vital research and support innovation across the entire life science sector.
“With the new Innovation Hub, we are providing start-ups, spin-outs, and other early-stage biotech organisations with dedicated laboratory space and specialist expertise to fast-track their development programmes.
“We know how difficult it can be for emerging companies to access commercial facilities, so we’re incredibly proud to be providing our support.
“Through this collaboration, we’re excited to help them develop the next wave of ground-breaking products — from life-changing cell and gene therapies to next-generation vaccines and medical devices.”
