7,500+
scientists, engineers and innovators
Harwell is a research and innovation supercampus, with world-leading facilities and teams pioneering advances in Energy, Space, Health and Quantum Computing.
£3bn
of scientific infrastructure
700
acres in Oxfordshire
250+
organisations on site
Over 250+ organisations on site
Technology and research are at the heart of everything Harwell does. A unique combination of world-leading research and technology facilities support teams and businesses to reach their full potential.
National Facilities
Our unique constellation of national facilities are part of a vibrant ecosystem, home to cutting-edge scientific instruments, businesses, institutes and expert teams advancing knowledge to solve complex problems.
The Clusters
Proximity sparks unexpected collaborations, breaks down barriers, and connects ideas
with people who can implement them, resulting in faster innovation and solutions that
wouldn’t emerge in isolation.
Latest events
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Science and innovation | Start ups & scale upsAccess to Finance 2026
26th Feb
9:30 – 14:00 | Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will bring together…
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Science and innovation | Start ups & scale upsGoing Global: How to Scale into New Markets
11th Feb
16:30 – 19:00 | ARC Oxford, Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2SU
Join Mischon de Reya at ARC Oxford for an insightful event focused on…
The Light Project
The Light Project is a year-long celebration of 80 years of discovery at Harwell Campus, and the science that continues to shape what comes next.
Step inside the human BODY
The most illuminating journey you’ll ever take – inside the human body.
Running from 23 – 25 January 2026, this immersive light and science experience is part of The Light Project, a year-long programme of imaginative public events celebrating 80 years of science, innovation and discovery.
Harwell is a powerhouse of research and development in space, clean energy, quantum computing and life sciences.
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