From the discovery of penicillin to pioneering epidemiology, London has a long history of pioneering and innovation in life sciences.
London’s mix of world-class academia, talent and investment has helped shape the city into a global life sciences innovation hub.
The UK capital sits at the centre of the Golden Triangle, which includes the cities of Oxford and Cambridge, and together account for the country’s largest active biotech hub.
Within the city itself, there are life sciences innovation hubs spread across exciting neighbourhoods which combine world-class lab space, tech companies and academic institutions. These include the Knowledge Quarter in King’s Cross, the White City Innovation District and the SC1 London Life Sciences Innovation District.
Adding to these are the city’s world-renowned life sciences institutions, many of which can be hired for private events, including BMA House, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Medicine.
London's life sciences scene in numbers
turnover in London's life sciences industry 2021-22
tech incubators and accelerators in London
London's global ranking for STEM investment
pharma and biotech unicorns founded in London
Key London life sciences events
Check out some of London's top life sciences industry events taking place every year:
- London Life Sciences Week: this event brings together global investors with the UK life sciences community. The week-long event hosts more than 50 sessions and welcomes 1,300-plus investors and more than 2,400 biotech companies.
- London Biotechnology Show: one of Europe’s largest biotechnology events welcoming 1,800-plus biotech companies, more than 120 speakers and 4,000 industry professionals.
Learn more about London’s thriving life sciences sector with Grow London.
