7,500+
scientists, engineers and innovators
Harwell isn’t your standard science park—it’s a world-leading innovation campus at the forefront of scientific and technological breakthroughs. As Europe’s premier science and innovation hub, Harwell brings together over 7,000 scientists, engineers, and innovators working across life sciences, space, energy, health, and quantum computing.
Unlike traditional science parks, Harwell offers a collaborative ecosystem where global organizations, cutting-edge startups, and leading research institutions converge to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. With access to state-of-the-art national facilities like the Diamond Light Source, the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and the UK Space Agency, Harwell provides unparalleled opportunities for cross-disciplinary innovation. This unique combination of world-class infrastructure, talent, and a culture of collaboration makes Harwell not just a place for research, but a catalyst for pioneering discoveries that have a global impact.
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Our unique constellation of national facilities are part of a vibrant ecosystem where scientists take small steps and giant leaps forward every day.
Harwell has always blown the world of science wide open. Known once as a science park, now the UK’s leading innovation campus, we’ve spent over three quarters of a century advancing human understanding of the forces that govern our universe. We have created a unique environment where perspectives, notions, and methods can be exchanged across traditional divides.
Pioneers and experts work side by side at Harwell to deliver innovation across the worlds of science and technology. Start-ups, scale-ups and leading companies are part of a vibrant community of some of the planet’s most enlightened businesses and brightest minds.
Harwell is a powerhouse of research and development in space, clean energy, quantum computing and life sciences.
Financial Times, 2021