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Fuelling discovery with real estate insight.

Poland's life sciences sector is booming, driven by R&D investment and a need for new pharma and biotech spaces. We guide clients through this unique industry, offering real estate solutions that speed up research and support growth.

Whether you're a startup looking for your first lab or a global investor expanding your footprint, we offer deep market knowledge and industry expertise at every step. From finding the right site to managing operations, our teams get the technical and regulatory details that lead to success.

Ready to advance your life sciences strategy? Contact us today.

What Sets Us Apart

End-to-End Expertise

We advise occupiers, investors, and developers across the full life sciences lifecycle. From R&D site selection to lab conversions and exit strategy, our comprehensive view ensures strategies align with performance and regulatory compliance in Poland's growing biotech landscape.

Science-Led, Market-Smart

Our teams have hands-on experience in pharma, biotech, and healthcare real estate. We understand Poland's technical, regulatory, and operational requirements for life sciences environments, including GMP standards, specialised infrastructure, and how to unlock their local market value.

Data-Driven Strategy

We provide data-rich insights specific to Poland's life sciences corridor, from labour analytics to demand forecasting. This intelligence helps clients make faster, smarter decisions in a sector shaped by EU regulations and local incentives.

Talent-Focused Location Strategy

We help clients find locations that support talent recruitment and retention. We balance access to Poland's skilled workforce, research ecosystems, and critical infrastructure to drive innovation.

Future-Ready Facilities

We help clients create flexible, compliant, and sustainable spaces. Our expertise ensures facilities meet today's stringent requirements while accommodating future growth in Poland's expanding biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Connected Across Markets

With strong relationships across European life sciences hubs, we help clients scale strategically. Our network connects capital and opportunities, positioning Polish assets within the broader Central European innovation ecosystem.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We connect investors with high-potential opportunities in the region's emerging biotech markets. Our specialists provide strategic advisory on acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio optimisation tailored to the unique valuation drivers of laboratory and research facilities.

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Agency Leasing


Our leasing teams match life sciences tenants with properties that meet their research and operational needs. We understand the specific requirements of biotech occupiers, from specialised HVAC systems to cleanroom specifications, ensuring optimal tenant fit and long-term stability.

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Asset Services


We manage life sciences properties with a deep understanding of their technical systems and regulatory needs. Our teams optimise daily operations while maintaining the exacting standards required for lab and research environments, ensuring peak property performance.

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Valuation & Advisory


Our experts provide accurate valuations for life sciences real estate, accounting for technical infrastructure and market positioning. These assessments support informed investment decisions by reflecting the true value of laboratory facilities in the national growing sector.

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Project & Development Services


We manage development projects with precision, from ground-up construction to adaptive reuse. Our teams navigate the regulatory environment and coordinate specialised contractors to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

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Energy & Sustainability Services


We implement sustainability strategies for energy-intensive life sciences facilities. Our solutions reduce operational costs and environmental impact while maintaining the precise conditions required for research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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Occupier Services

Tenant Representation


We represent biotech and pharmaceutical companies in securing optimal real estate in Poland. Our specialists understand the technical requirements and location factors critical to life sciences, negotiating terms that support long-term success.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


We help clients optimise distribution networks and select strategic warehouse locations. Our team implements cold chain infrastructure to ensure product integrity while meeting regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical storage and distribution.


Location & Labour Analytics


Our analytics teams evaluate talent pools, university partnerships, and transport networks. We identify locations that support recruitment, collaboration, and operational efficiency for life sciences companies.


Project & Development Services


We manage the design, construction, and fit-out of specialised life sciences facilities for occupiers. From initial concept to final commissioning, our team ensures your labs and manufacturing spaces are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and regulatory standards.

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Facility Services


Our teams ensure labs maintain precise environmental controls, equipment uptime, and regulatory compliance. We provide specialised maintenance and operational support, allowing research teams to focus on innovation.


Corporate Sustainability Services


We help life sciences organisations integrate sustainability into their real estate strategies. From green building certifications to carbon reduction, we develop programmes that meet corporate ESG goals and optimise performance.

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Specialisation

Industry Expertise


Biotechnology


We help firms secure flexible lab space, from incubators to manufacturing facilities. Our strategies support growth at every stage, capitalising on research excellence and competitive operational costs to fuel innovation.


Pharmaceutical Manufacturing


We advise on site selection, facility design, and operational optimisation for drug production. Leveraging knowledge of EU regulations and local markets, we deliver specialised facilities that meet stringent GMP standards for compliant manufacturing in Poland.


Healthcare & Medical Devices


We help MedTech companies find facilities that support precision manufacturing. Our solutions ensure cleanroom capabilities and adaptability for evolving technologies and regulatory standards within a dynamic medical device ecosystem.


Research Institutions


We partner with universities and research institutions to develop facilities, tech parks, and innovation hubs. Our strategic real estate solutions foster collaboration between academia and industry, creating environments where discovery and commercialisation converge.

Team

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The market offers a compelling combination of skilled scientific talent and a strategic location within the EU. Strong university systems produce qualified researchers, while government incentives and EU funding support R&D. We help investors identify opportunities that capitalise on the growing position as a Central European hub, providing strategic advisory on market entry and site selection.

We provide end-to-end support, from initial market analysis through to facility occupancy. Our services include labour market assessment, site selection based on talent availability, and coordination of specialised laboratory build-outs. Our local expertise ensures companies navigate the regulatory environment while securing facilities that support research requirements.

Manufacturing requires careful attention to GMP compliance, utility infrastructure, and workforce availability. We evaluate sites based on power reliability, water quality, and proximity to distribution networks. Our project management teams coordinate specialised construction, ensuring facilities meet EU pharmaceutical regulations while optimising operational efficiency in Poland.

Laboratory facilities demand specialised infrastructure including advanced HVAC systems, fume extraction, emergency power, and cleanroom environments. These technical requirements significantly impact site selection and construction costs. We help clients evaluate the total cost of occupancy, balancing upfront build-out investment against long-term operational flexibility.

Life sciences facilities face unique challenges due to high energy consumption and specialised waste management. We develop strategies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining precise research conditions. This includes energy-efficient HVAC, water recycling, and renewable energy integration that align with both corporate ESG goals and national environmental regulations. 

Optimisation begins with an assessment of current assets against market conditions. We evaluate facility utilisation, lease structures, and operational costs to identify opportunities for consolidation or expansion. Our asset management teams implement strategies that improve efficiency and performance while ensuring facilities meet evolving regulatory requirements across Poland.

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