
IDEALondon
Home to Innovators in Deeptech and Digital
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True innovation often sparks at the intersection of diverse ideas, experiences, and perspectives. That’s why we are committed to creating an environment where such unique collaborations can flourish. More than just a workspace, IDEALondon is a thriving ecosystem in the heart of Shoreditch designed to nurture and propel groundbreaking ideas toward success. Within the space, we bring together deeptech and digital innovators who share UCL Engineering’s ambition to change the world through the power of science, engineering and technology. Members have access to the ecosystem’s resources, including UCL’s academic and innovation expertise, business support, unique events, and the support of delivery partner WilbeLAB, part of Wilbe Group, the first full-stack venture firm dedicated to scientists. Join us at IDEALondon, where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll redefine what's possible.
Join IDEALondon and become part of the UCL Ecosystem, a powerhouse of innovation and engineering
The UCL community has supported 32 Nobel Laureates and 76 active spinouts that have collectively raised over £2.9 billion in investment over the last five years. IDEALondon is part of UCL Engineering, a diverse faculty with ten departments crossing a whole world of activity – from cybersecurity to biofuels, and synthetic tissues to international trade.







WilbeLAB is a Scientists First platform to find, design and run laboratories and innovation spaces for science, deep tech and engineering companies, specialising in supporting entrepreneurship. It’s part of Wilbe.com a venture operator educating, building and investing in ambitious scientists solving the world’s hardest problem
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Join the UCL Ecosystem
UCL is a powerhouse of innovation. The UCL community has supported 32 Nobel laureates and 76 active spinouts, collectively raising over £2.9 billion in investment over the last five years. IDEALondon is part of UCL Engineering, a diverse faculty with ten departments crossing a whole world of activity – from cybersecurity to biofuels, and synthetic tissues to international trade. By joining the IDEALondon community, you also become a member of the UCL Engineering community, which gives you access to UCL’s expertise, resources, and more.
Learn more about the ways you can engage with UCL as a member of IDEALondon

Access UCL’s expertise and facilities
As a member of IDEALondon, you’ll have a dedicated contact from UCL Engineering to connect you to the UCL innovation ecosystem. Access technical advice from academic experts, engage in an academic consultancy, collaborate on Innovate UK grants and knowledge transfer partnerships, partner with students on projects, and access shared research platforms and facilities – there are many opportunities to leverage UCL’s academic expertise to bring your business to the next level.
Business Support
We know that every company is unique and that in a growth phase, a custom approach is a winner. As a member of our community, you will have access not only to exciting fireside chats with selected panelists but also to workshops and 1:1 sessions with world-class advisors, tackling anything growth, capital, strategy, product, marketing, accounting, legal, policy and much more.
Below are some of our advisors