Imperial is one of the world’s leading universities for science, engineering, medicine and business. Locating with Imperial positions your company at the heart of London’s deep-tech landscape – alongside ambitious founders, pioneering researchers, major corporates and industry partners.

An ecosystem designed to accelerate innovation 

 
Embed your team in an ecosystem designed to fuel discovery and entrepreneurial progress, and benefit from the credibility that associating with Imperial brings with investors, partners and customers.  

More than 100 science and technology businesses form our innovation community. This is an active ecosystem where founders, researchers and R&D teams are close enough to collaborate organically – sharing knowledge and forming partnerships. It’s an environment where ideas circulate, technologies advance and connections are established.  

Our partnership team make introductions and open doors across Imperial, and events, forums and specialist workshops connect you with people who can help you move faster – including academics, investors, industry partners and fellow entrepreneurs. 

Beyond the university, you’re connected to a wider network of policymakers, investors and industry leaders via WestTech London – strengthening your reach as you grow. 

Access to world-leading talent 

From expert consultants and academics to highly skilled researchers and technicians, you can connect with more than 4,500 staff across Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences and the Imperial Business School.

You’ll tap into an exceptional pool of graduate talent across science, engineering, medicine and business. You can also work directly with academics, research groups and specialist technicians who are shaping the future of their fields.  

Specialist facilities and advanced infrastructure 

Imperial gives you access to state-of-the-art laboratories, shared technical facilities and advanced equipment that would be costly or which cannot be accessed independently.  

From early research to rapid prototyping and scale-up, you benefit from infrastructure designed to support complex R&D and shorten development cycles. 

Space and flexibility at every stage 

From startup labs and coworking desks to rapid prototyping facilities, Imperial offers room for your business to grow.  

As your needs change – whether you’re expanding a team, ramping up production or entering new markets – the ecosystem flexes with you. 

Founders can also tap into a range of specialist accelerators including AI, medtech, climate tech and security – all designed to connect startups with the networks, funding, and expertise needed to grow faster and go further.