SCI-Tech Daresbury is celebrating its status as a science and technology ‘powerhouse’.

This comes as the Violet buildings approach capacity following a ‘phenomenal’ demand since opening in May earlier this year.

Violet encompasses three buildings, providing a total of 43,000 sq ft of office and innovation space.

Since its doors opened, the three buildings have welcomed international arrivals Geek+ and Blackmagic Design, as well as ORCHA, MCS and Peak Technology Solutions - the latter three having scaled up from their previous locations on the campus in The Innovation Centre and Vanguard House.

As a result, there now remains only a floor and a half left within Violet with hopes that the complex will reach full capacity early next year.

This demand has cemented the Sci-Tech Daresbury’s commitment to pursuing the further expansion of its world-class science facilities. 

The campus Joint Venture is in the process of finalising detailed designs of the first phase of the Ultraviolet development - Comprising a mixture of office and laboratory space to meet the continued demand for high-quality space on campus. 

Jayne Furnival, property director of Langtree, said: "The first spade hit the ground for our Violet development during the height of the pandemic, at a time when many construction projects were paused.

“Yet, we remained resolute in the belief that our ambitious plans for propelling science and technology forward in our region though investing in quality laboratory and office space would fulfil a critical unmet need.

 “That there is now only a floor and half left at these three spectacular buildings is a vindication of our strategy and reflects why we are looking to expand further with Ultraviolet.

“The remarkable take up we have seen has been driven by both the arrival of leading international firms and existing campus companies scaling up, in line with our Home for Life ethos.

 “The success of our campus is not simply good news for science and technology in this country, but also our local community. Every day we are bringing new jobs and investment into our region.

“At this time of economic uncertainty, we are more committed than ever to showcase Halton as a fantastic place where individuals and businesses can all achieve their potential.”