Advanced Therapies in London and the Greater South East (GSE)
Sector insightsA concise snapshot of the advanced therapies ecosystem across London and the Greater South East, showing how companies, investors, researchers and clinicians are building a leading hub for cell and gene therapies and tissue engineered medicines.
Overview
This infographic highlights the strength of advanced therapies in London and the Greater South East. The region is home to more than eighty advanced therapies companies, significant translational research and clinical trials capability, and a strong track record of university spin outs. It has attracted substantial public and private investment, including government funding into the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, a major manufacturing centre at Stevenage and billions of pounds raised by companies since 2014. Hospitals and research institutes across the region are delivering pioneering treatments and running a high concentration of cell and gene therapy trials. Universities provide world leading clinical and research training, with large numbers of life sciences students and graduates. Together, this ecosystem offers companies access to facilities, expertise, collaborators and talent that support innovation and growth in advanced therapies.
Key takeaways
- A rich advanced therapies ecosystemLondon and the Greater South East host more than eighty advanced therapies companies, strong translational research and clinical trials capability, and a proven record of university spin outs that support innovation and adoption.
- Significant investment and infrastructureThe region combines a growing cleanroom footprint with major public investment into the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and billions of pounds raised by companies, creating specialist manufacturing and development capacity for cell and gene therapies.
- World class collaborations and talentFlagship initiatives such as the 100,000 Genomes Project, London Advanced Therapies and the Advanced Therapies Network sit alongside leading universities and institutes like the Francis Crick Institute, providing access to expertise, partners and highly skilled graduates.
