Base
World-class office space in a purpose built home for businesses working in Industry 4.0, computer engineering, energy technology, light manufacturing and materials science.
Bright Building
Located at the heart of Manchester Science Park, this state-of-the-art hub is ideal for innovative digital and tech businesses.
Bright Building, Manchester Science Park, Pencroft Way, M15 6GZ
Office space, meeting rooms and event space
Great location - next to the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Unrivalled access to finance, talent and markets
Access to 1-1 business support and mentoring via our network
Part of the Manchester Science Park community
World-class office space
The Bright Building sits at the heart of Manchester Science Park, providing a state-of-the-art hub for businesses to come together, socialise, and collaborate. It’s already the home of several world-leading digital and tech businesses and is a ‘living lab’ technology testbed using a Tesla Powerpack battery to power the building.
Located next door to the University of Manchester and the UK’s largest NHS Trust, the Bright Building offers affordable, high spec office space with flexible leases, as well as the support your business needs to scale and grow. A secure location, the building includes a large shared informal breakout space, meeting rooms, event space, studio gym, outdoor garden, an on site cafe and pub, car parking and secure cycle storage, showers and kit drying room, and 100GB ultra-fast broadband connectivity.
Enquire todayManchester Science Park is home to
+150 other innovative tech and life science businesses
How we support you
Through our extensive partner network of universities, city councils, sector-leading companies and more, we can help your business grow by connecting you to opportunities to access funding, skills, talent, markets and professional services.
Support for your business
Regardless of the size or stage of your business, we'll work with you to source the right support for your needs.
Access to finance
Benefit from access to the investors and funds you need, including the £32m Greater Manchester and Cheshire Life Science Fund.
Access to talent
Grow your business through our links to the city’s top universities; University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Access to our partner network
Access the markets your business needs to connect and grow, including direct connections to the NHS.
Access to our events programme
Our networking, health, social and wellbeing events help to keep your business connected.
Our partner network
Manchester Digital
Bionow
MIDAS
Greater Manchester LEP
Health Innovation Manchester
UK Science Park Association
Innovate UK
KPMG
Deloitte
Our location
Oxford Road Corridor
Situated in one of the top 5 innovation districts in Europe, Manchester Science Park is surrounded by some of the best cultural, clinical and academic facilities within close proximity of Manchester city centre.
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Spaces at the Bright Building
Office space
20+ people
We currently have 3,688 sq ft office space available in the Bright Building for medium sized or established tech or digital business looking for a world-class home or new regional hub for their business. The space comes complete with high spec Cat A & B fit out, three meeting rooms, a fitted kitchen and a breakout bleacher seat space perfect for team meetings.
Leased Offices from £26.50 per sq ft
Our flexible leased office space is ideal for those who want to design and manage their own office. Access to 1-1 business support and events also included.
Meeting rooms
2-10 people
Available from 30 minutes upwards, our three modern meeting rooms in the Bright Building can accommodate 2-10 people. All meeting rooms are equipped with state of the art AV equipment, including Cisco video conferencing technology. Our building hosts are always on hand to help, whether you would like some refreshments and hot drinks or even to order catering for your meeting. Bruntwood customers receive a 25% discount on all meeting rooms. For larger events and meetings, see our events section.
From £30 per hour
Events space
Up to 150 people
The Bright Building has stunning flexible spaces and atrium space for both formal and informal events. With natural light throughout the building, open flexible spaces, and outdoor garden space, the Bright Building is suited to a wide range of events, whether it's a conference, workshop, exhibition, creative event or even standing receptions. Our events and community team are always on hand to help you arrange the set up and logistics, and our on site building hosts will be there on the day to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Event space cost per half day: From £800 + VAT
Full day: From £1400 + VAT
Explore the space
Facilities and amenities
As well as flexible office space, meeting rooms and event space, the Bright Building also offers a range of facilities and amenities for your business to enjoy.
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Yoga class at the Bright Building
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Meeting Rooms
![Summer community event in our outdoor events space]()
Summer community event in our outdoor events space
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Class in the studio gym
![Shared breakout space at the Bright Building]()
Shared breakout space at the Bright Building
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Outdoor breakout space at Manchester Science Park
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Shared space and cafe
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A wellness event at Manchester Science Park
Onsite cafe and pub, with bars & restaurants in walking distance
100GB ultra-fast internet on our ‘Loop’ fibre network
Gym studio offering yoga, spin, boxercise classes and more
On-site car parking and flexible transport links
Secure cycle storage
Showers, lockers and kit-drying room
Indoor and outdoor meeting and events spaces
Health and wellbeing programmes and social events
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