Construction has officially begun on Infinity Labs, a landmark £16 million development at Southampton Science Park that promises to accelerate scientific discovery and drive economic growth across the South Central region.

The ground-breaking ceremony marked a major milestone for the Park’s flagship project, which will deliver essential laboratory space for life science start-ups, university spin-outs, and early-stage companies. The building has been named Infinity Labs to reflect the limitless potential that scientific innovation holds for the local and regional economy.

The celebration began with a breakfast reception at the Science Park’s Axis Conference Centre before guests moved to the construction site for a ceremonial "spade-in-the-ground" moment.

The honour was carried out by The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, who praised the project and its long-term vision.

"It's always great to be here at Southampton Science Park, witnessing how it develops and grows year on year. The new Infinity Labs building is impressive and beautiful. It is such an iconic looking building, and a real testament to the Science Park's determination to grow, to bring high quality jobs to this area, and of course, to make sure that there are facilities that our scientists will use and desperately need. So, massive congratulations to the University of Southampton Science Park. I can’t wait to see the finished building!"

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Dr Robin Chave, CEO of Southampton Science Park, also spoke about the importance of the project. "We are incredibly excited to officially commence construction of this widely anticipated project. This new building, the largest to be built at Southampton Science Park to date, is going to provide much-needed facilities for life science and other laboratory-based companies from spin-out and start-up onwards. It will play a significant role in helping the life science cluster in the region to grow and prosper, building on the talent emerging from our Universities and shining a light on the investment potential across the South Central economy."

The Science Park has appointed Amiri Construction as principal contractor for the build. Known for its work across the public and private sectors, Amiri has previously delivered several successful projects for the Park.

Jon Daines, Managing Director of Amiri Construction, said: "We are proud to be part of a hero project like this, one that will have such a lasting impact on the region’s scientific and economic landscape. Infinity Labs is more than a building - it’s a platform for innovation and discovery."

Designed by award-winning architects Scott Brownrigg, the 3,400-square-metre building will span three floors and offer a 70:30 laboratory-to-office space ratio. The internal layout is highly adaptable to suit a variety of tenant needs, with a design that reflects the dynamism, collaboration, and innovation the project aims to foster.