BioCity Campus Leipzig: Cornerstone Laid for New Innovation Center
The laying of the cornerstone for the one2 Innovation Center marked an important milestone in the further development of the BioCity Campus Leipzig.
The project is being developed on the site of the former Exhibition Hall 12 and exemplifies the transformation of the area into a forward-looking hub for innovation and science. The new building blends into the existing environment of leading research and science institutions and strengthens the BioCity Campus as a central hub for innovation in the life sciences. The goal is to support innovation throughout the entire value chain—from the initial idea to market readiness —a nd to create sustainable growth conditions for young companies and research spin-offs.
10,000 square meters of laboratory, office, and prototyping space
The total investment of approximately 62 million euros underscores the project’s significance for Leipzig’s economic development. The City of Leipzig is investing approximately 7.4 million euros through capital reserves of LGH Leipziger Gewerbehof GmbH & Co. KG, which is also acting as the project developer. An additional 14.5 million euros will be provided through funding from the Saxony State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy, and Climate Protection (SMWA). Directly adjacent to leading life sciences institutes, approximately 10,000 square meters of laboratory, office, and prototyping space, as well as areas for exchange and knowledge transfer, will be created. The goal is to support young companies and innovative products from concept to market readiness and to offer optimal development conditions within a strong scientific and entrepreneurial environment.
The innovation center is being developed as the third construction phase of Exhibition Hall 12 and will be operated by LGH in the future — similar to the existing facilities Bio City Leipzig and BioCube.
The Innovation Center is scheduled to open in 2028
Already in the first phase of the renovation, which complies with historic preservation guidelines, the hall’s striking portico was renovated and new archive spaces for the city archives were constructed. The second construction phase covers the central section of the hall, which will be used starting in the third quarter of 2026 by city administration offices and the city archives, among others. With the opening of the Innovation Center in 2028, a building that has shaped the cityscape and boasts a long and eventful history will be fully revitalized and reinterpreted.