Celebrating Limitless Potential

A breaking ground celebration has been held to mark construction commencing on a flagship project at Southampton Science Park: a £16 million investment which will deliver vital laboratory space to equip the South Central economy for growth and enterprise through scientific discovery.

It was announced that the building would be named Infinity Labs, in recognition of the limitless potential successful scientific startups can offer the local economy.

Guests were welcomed for breakfast at Science Park’s Axis Conference Centre before walking to the construction site for the ceremonial 'spade-in-the-ground' moment.

This honour was performed by The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, who expressed her strong support for the initiative, saying: “It’s always great to be here at Southampton Science Park, witnessing how it develops and grows year on year. The new Infinity Labs building is impressive and beautiful. It is such an iconic looking building, and a real testament to the Science Park’s determination to grow, to bring high quality jobs to this area, and of course, to make sure that there are facilities that our scientists will use and desperately need. So, massive congratulations to the University of Southampton Science Park. I can’t wait to see the finished building!”

CEO of Southampton Science Park, Dr Robin Chave, said, “We are incredibly excited to officially commence construction of this widely anticipated project. This new building, the largest to be built at Southampton Science Park to date, is going to provide much-needed facilities for life science and other laboratory-based companies from spin-out and start-up onwards. It will play a significant role in helping the life science cluster in the region to grow and prosper, building on the talent emerging from our Universities and shining a light on the investment potential across the South Central economy.”

To bring this pioneering project to life, Southampton Science Park has appointed Amiri Construction as the principal contractor. Amiri delivers a wide range of new build and fit-out projects across both public and private sectors and has worked with the Science Park on several occasions. The Infinity Labs is the most prestigious.

Jon Daines, Managing Director of Amiri Construction, commented: "We are proud to be part of a hero project like this, one that will have such a lasting impact on the region’s scientific and economic landscape. Infinity Labs is more than a building - it’s a platform for innovation and discovery."

Award-winning architectural practice Scott Brownrigg designed Infinity Labs. The 3,400 sq. mtr building set over three floors will have a 70:30 laboratory-to-office space ratio with flexible internal configuration capable of tailoring to tenant needs. Its dynamic design reflects fluidity, collaboration, and the forward momentum of innovation that this prestigious building is destined to nurture.

With the ground-breaking now undertaken, the vision for Infinity Labs can become reality. Early enquiries are advised.

Dr Robin Chave, Southampton Science Park, Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Jon Daines and Professor Mark Spearing, University of Southampton Announce the Infinity Labs at Southampton Science Park