Empowering the future of innovation
WestTech London is a new powerhouse for frontier innovation and entrepreneurship that is creating jobs, attracting investment, driving growth and cementing the UK’s position as a leader in science and technology.
About us
The home of frontier innovation
Our locations of innovation
West London is built for innovation
WestTech London is anchored by four major research and innovation clusters – South Kensington’s Albertopolis, Paddington Life Sciences, White City Innovation District and Old Oak – and connects a network of science, technology, healthcare and business locations across West London. WestTech London is powered by strong transport links, deep talent pools and ambitious investment pipelines.
Albertopolis, South Kensington
<p>The world’s first innovation district, with over 150 years of history in education, culture and science, Albertopolis is a hub of creativity and discovery. It is home to Imperial’s South Kensington Campus which is nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders.</p>
Paddington Life Sciences
<p>London’s growing life sciences cluster, Paddington Life Sciences improves health and reduces inequalities by connecting communities, researchers and industry to bring healthcare transformation to life.</p>
White City Innovation District
<p>One of London’s leading clusters for future industries including AI, life sciences, climate tech, med tech and digital.</p>
Old Oak Innovation Cluster
<p>Old Oak Innovation Cluster is establishing itself as a new district where innovation-led regeneration will create unparalleled opportunities for cutting edge science and deep tech businesses. It is part of the Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area, one of the UK’s most important and exciting regeneration projects, which is being led by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).</p>
Statistics
Fuelling innovation in west London
Powering growth in WestTech London
1,000
frontier innovation businesses
20,000
frontier innovation employees
£9billion
turnover in 2023
Even on current growth rates, by 2030 WestTech London has the potential to grow to:
1,900
Frontier innovation businesses
52,000
People employed in the frontier innovation sector
£26 billion
Annual turnover generated by these companies
By 2030, frontier innovation could grow by 50%, if supported by investment, delivering:
2,500
frontier businesses
80,000
employees in frontier innovation
£41 billion
turnover
