Powering the future of deep tech at Bicester Arc

Deep tech, or deep technology, refers to innovation that harnesses advanced science and engineering – like AI, robotics, quantum computing and biotech – to tackle complex challenges. These ventures require adaptable lab space, robust infrastructure, and access to high-value talent – all of which Bicester Arc provides.

Bicester Arc is where science meets scalability. The 48-acre Bicester Arc site is ideally placed for creating an exceptional innovation space offering a rare opportunity to build within a future-ready environment, purpose-built for deep tech growth.

The site features a dedicated primary substation offering reliable, scalable power – essential for data-intensive, science-led industries.The dedicated 13.7 MVA power supply is available solely for the use of Bicester Arc’s occupants.

Whether you’re launching a biotech firm or a robotics lab, Bicester Arc delivers what future -focused teams need: space, power, and connectivity.

Innovation space designed for deep tech growth

Deep tech businesses need more than just office space – they require scalable, high-spec infrastructure that evolves with them. Bicester Arc can offer flexible lab, R&D, and innovation space, tailored for companies developing prototypes, running simulations, or scaling scientific operations.

The site has two detailed planning approvals already in place for over 600,000 sq ft – enabling a bespoke building of 300,000+ sq ft or multiple standalone units starting from 10,000 sq ft.

Whether you require adaptable lab environments, prototyping facilities, or high-spec R&D units, Bicester Arc provides the infrastructure deep tech ventures need to thrive. With its own resilient and scalable power supply, the site is engineered to support the complex demands of science, engineering, and next-gen innovation – now and into the future.

Set in Bicester, a town with a highly-educated population, proximity to Oxford’s world-class graduates, strong economic activity and international investment, this location provides the ultimate foundation for scaling up your business.

Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing deep tech areas

Bicester Arc is part of a thriving network of deep tech ecosystem infrastructure and talent that makes this region one of the most competitive in the UK.

Proximity

Situated within the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, Bicester Arc offers easy access to renowned centres like Oxford, Harwell Campus and several advanced manufacturing clusters. These innovation hubs in the UK are magnets for investors and talent, shaping the technologies of the future.

Bicester’s ecosystem

Bicester Arc is embedded in Oxfordshire’s powerful deep tech ecosystem, just 12 miles from Oxford, home to one of the UK’s leading life sciences clusters. This region is rapidly becoming a focal point for health tech research centres, biotech firms and advanced manufacturing companies looking to innovate.

Additional benefits

With strong links to Oxford and Cambridge universities, Bicester provides exceptional access to elite academic research and future-focused talent. Backed by regional funding bodies and supported by plans for more than 10,000 new homes by 2031, the population is expected to grow to over 50,000, bringing with it a wave of opportunity.

Add to that excellent road and rail infrastructure, including M40 Junction 9 just five minutes away, and you have the perfect launchpad for your health tech business or deep science venture.

Sustainable future

A 15-acre eco park is being planned for the Bicester Arc site, with green spaces, walking trails and abundant wildlife creating an oasis of nature and relaxation for the land’s future occupiers. With a strong focus on sustainability and protecting biodiversity, the project’s team hopes the park will have a positive impact of people’s wellness while also delivering biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.

Start building breakthroughs in Bicester Arc’s innovation space

At Bicester Arc, we offer the infrastructure and support to empower your next big idea. Whether you’re developing next-gen AI or advancing a new health tech research centre, our tailored innovation space is ready for you.

Contact our team today or call on 01773515430 to learn how Bicester Arc can power the future of your deep tech vision.

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Frequently asked questions

What is deep tech?

Unlike some other forms of technology which might involve incremental change, deep tech is the study of the most profound scientific challenges which could lead to radical societal transformation. This can involve advanced or quantum computing, biotechnology, robotics and much more.

A few short decades ago, telecoms, fibre-optics and microprocessors were the sorts of groundbreaking advances which would now come under the ‘deep tech’ umbrella. Now, of course, they have become essential to the everyday-functioning of society, part of the backbone of our economy. That is the eventual scope of deep tech – it is an early window upon our lives in the future.

Deep tech is characterised by lengthy R&D cycles requiring years before commercialisation, substantial capital investment before revenue generation, and solutions based on tangible scientific breakthroughs rather than software alone.

What are deep tech companies?

Placed at the vanguard of our future economy, deep tech requires intensive research and development. As a result, startups are often at the frontline of deep tech industries. They are frequently formed by scientists and engineers directly after they have graduated, and can provide a fairly high risk/high reward offer for potential investors.

In order to scale and commercialise their initial concept, it is often necessary for these smaller companies to form partnerships with larger firms. While 95% of startups wish to develop corporate partnerships, only 57% have done so – a demonstration, perhaps, that there is much still untapped potential in terms of innovative ideas

96% of deep tech ventures use at least two technologies simultaneously. These companies require extremely specialised personnel, sometimes hiring from a global talent pool of fewer than a dozen people. Once commercialised, however, they enjoy strong competitive advantages, using patents and intellectual property that is hard to replicate.

What is the deep tech sector?

As a highly knowledge-intensive sector, deep tech may sit at the intersection of public funding, private innovation, and academia research. It is already big business – deep tech received the most venture capital funding of any sector in 2024.

Many of the industries within the sector, like AI, semiconductors and augmented/mixed reality, are beginning to mature and converge. This is making the sector increasingly appealing to investment from institutional, strategic and non-traditional capital.

Deep tech firms require specialised support beyond standard entrepreneurial ecosystems, and tend to require highly-tailored infrastructure. The complexities of new regulatory environments, as well as long research timelines, mean that investors may take a more patient approach than in other sectors.