Kadan's Health Innovation Hub in Glasgow reaches its highest point

The highly anticipated Health Innovation Hub (HiH) in Glasgow has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the building’s primary structure. Ryden is providing Project Management and Employer's Agent services to Kadans Science Partner in this new purpose-built life science facility due to officially open its doors to tenants in Autumn 2025.

The development of the site, focused on advancing and delivering precision medicine technologies through the R&D stage ahead of commercialisation, further cements Glasgow as a leader in the science sector. 

Located within the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) the project is delivered by Kadans Science Partner, in collaboration with The Living Laboratory, a partnership made up of the University of Glasgow, Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council. As part of this, the facility will welcome the new Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) as its first tenant.

A partnership between the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the DHVL provide essential infrastructure and expertise to evaluate digital health technologies for clinical use. By accelerating the development and clinical adoption of innovative solutions, it supports the Living Laboratory’s mission to tackle critical healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.

The site will provide 87,000ft2 of state-of-the-art flexible laboratory and office space for up to 450 people. With facilities available from 1,700 ft2, life sciences businesses of varying sizes, from university spinouts to more established operations, will be able to make full use of the industry-leading amenities.

Katie Nelson, Head of Leasing, UK & Ireland for Kadans, said: 

“This is an exciting milestone on the journey to create a truly world-class precision medicine facility. The Health Innovation Hub will help to position Glasgow as a global leader in the key area of precision medicine. The progress made since we first broke ground last year has been incredible. A special thanks go to our construction partner Morrison and wider teams who have worked tirelessly to reach this important milestone.

“Work will now focus to create over 87,000 ft2 of state-of-the-art lab and office space. We are excited to bring new and exciting innovation businesses to this new facility. We’re immensely proud to be collaborating with The Living Laboratory and their partners the University of Glasgow, as well as Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council. All partners share the same vision, to support the creation of a thriving life sciences cluster in Glasgow and reinforce the city’s reputation as a place to thrive and grow. We look forward to engaging and building relationships with prospective tenants over the coming months.”

The building will include a brand-new community cafe, a number of breakout spaces and meeting rooms, showers, changing rooms and general storage facilities. Approximately 100 parking spaces, including EV bays, and 100 cycle spaces will also be provided.

Kadans supports incoming occupiers with their lab design to deliver bespoke fit out options and provides ongoing support with facilities and operations. Health Innovation Hub occupants will have access to a dedicated onsite property management team which will include a Building Manager, Front of House Manager and a Laboratory Manager.

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