Our Journey

Plymouth Science Park Journey

The Plymouth Science Park journey started in 1995 and was set up as a joint venture between University of Plymouth and Plymouth City Council. Our mission was simple yet ambitious: to support the growth of the region’s economy.

Today, thanks to our combination of first-class office facilities and cutting-edge support services, we are home to an ever-expanding range of businesses in the medical, science, technology and knowledge-based sectors. Our unique environment is guaranteed to open up a world of opportunities to young and growing companies.

Phase 1 & Hyperbaric Medical Centre

The Hyperbaric Medical Centre was the first venture to locate on the Park, opening in 1996. In 1998 it was followed by the opening of Phase 1 of PSP – an Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC). This multi-occupancy building offers 24,000 square feet of lettable space in units ranging in size from 300 – 1300 square feet.

Phase 2

A second ITTC was established in 2002. This three storey building offers 47 units ranging in size from 150 – 2800 square feet within a total lettable area of 24,000 square feet.

Phase 3

2003 saw the establishment of a 12,000 square feet bespoke building for the headquarters of Devon and Cornwall Business Link. In April 2004, Phase 3 was completed with the opening of three highly specified buildings providing an additional 29,000 square feet of lettable space.

Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry

In September 2004, a new 60,000 square feet Head Quarters building for the Peninsula College of Medicine opened. This development has greatly enhanced the potential for the exploitation of medical research and acts as a catalyst for the clustering of medical-related companies.

Phase 4

November 2008 saw the completion of Phase 4 stage 1 of this c £30m development, providing 24,000 square feet of lettable area, Data Centre and Bistro (ParkCentral).

Peninsula Dentistry School

In September 2011, the Dental School was opened on the, neighboring the already establish Peninsula School Of Medicine and Dentistry Head Office.

The Peninsula Dental School aims to deliver a world-class educational programme for dental students and produce dental practitioners of the highest quality.

Phase 5, One Research Way

Completed in December 2016, this iconic building forms Phase 5 of the development of the Plymouth Science Park Campus. A dramatic an exciting building, One Research Way is spread over three floors and offers 11 units accommodating up to 200 people in light, spacious and flexible Grade A offices.

This building was part funded by the Heart of the South West LEP’s Growth Deal.

The Heart of the South West LEP’s total Growth Deal is worth £590m; including £239m from Government and £351m match funding. Over the lifetime of the Growth Deal: 2015 – 2021; HotSW LEP estimates the investment will create up to 26,930 new jobs and 18,242 new homes.