The redevelopment of the historic Old Medical School in Leeds into a Health Tech Innovation Hub is poised to accelerate the next wave of medical advancements. The 75,000 sq ft Grade II*-listed building, dating back to 1894, will be a key part of the Leeds Innovation Village project, part of the city’s broader £2bn Innovation Arc.
Professor Phil Wood, CEO of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, emphasised that the project would position Leeds at the forefront of health tech research, attracting businesses, researchers, and clinicians to collaborate on breakthrough healthcare solutions. The facility will feature co-working spaces, meeting rooms, laboratories, and offices designed to foster collaboration and drive scientific progress and economic growth.
This redevelopment is expected to generate £13bn in economic impact and create around 4,000 jobs. The Innovation Hub will also play a pivotal role in shaping future healthcare facilities, including those planned for the new Leeds General Infirmary.
Scarborough Group International (SGI), the project’s developer, has committed to creating a world-class innovation ecosystem, with spaces for start-ups and established health tech players. The aim is to encourage open innovation and collaboration, moving away from the traditional isolated science park model.
