Charnwood Campus has reopened 9,417m² of advanced laboratory and office space following a £4.6 million investment, generating hundreds of jobs in the life sciences sector. The redevelopment allows Contract Manufacturing and Development Organisation Kindeva to expand its UK operations, providing facilities for more than 220 scientists, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals.
The project forms the first phase of the Charnwood Campus Innovation Centre, aimed at accelerating growth for medium-sized life sciences companies in the East Midlands. Existing laboratories were refurbished and modernised to meet industry standards, while 50 new parking spaces with electric vehicle charging points support staff and visiting partners.
Funding came through Enterprise Zone Retained Business Rates in collaboration with Charnwood Borough Council. The campus, located on the former AstraZeneca site near Loughborough, operates within the Loughborough and Leicester Science and Innovation Enterprise Zone. It offers a commercial ecosystem of research institutes, government organisations, and life sciences firms, designed to simplify the path from concept to commercialisation.
The expansion strengthens the regional life sciences cluster, creating high-value employment opportunities and enhancing the supply chain. Kindeva’s new UK headquarters now anchors the site, reinforcing Charnwood Campus as a strategic location for innovation, collaboration, and business growth in med-tech and biopharma.
