PHTA Ltd Information

Breakthroughs begin here. Based in Birmingham, PHTA gives pioneering life sciences companies, start-ups, spin-outs and research teams the right environment, expertise and connections to move ideas forward. With flexible Containment Level 2 lab space, specialist facilities, real-world data, diverse patient populations and three hospitals within a five-minute walk, this is where health innovation gets closer to clinical reality. At PHTA, companies and researchers work within a connected life sciences ecosystem: - Clinical proximity: Located at the heart of Birmingham’s health and life sciences district, PHTA connects your business with clinicians, academics and industry partners ready to collaborate - Diverse patient populations: Birmingham’s exceptionally diverse population can help ensure your research reflects the communities and patients it is designed to serve - Clinical trials expertise: Our Industry Trials Hub designs and delivers ‘fit-for-filing’ trials with marketing authorisation in mind, accelerating the pathway to clinical adoption - Real-world data: Through Birmingham Health Partners, access more than 25 years of health data, including over 10 billion rows of inpatient data and curated datasets ready for research - Clinical Immunology Services: Access comprehensive diagnostic and research services through the University of Birmingham’s Clinical Immunology Services, based on site at PHTA - Makerspace: Turn concepts into prototypes with advanced 3D printing, expert design consultancy and hands-on technical support - Commercialisation support: Draw on the experience and connections of a team that has established and scaled successful life sciences businesses - Near-patient biomanufacturing (coming 2028): Our GMP cleanroom will give NHS and industry partners a secure environment for manufacturing biologic therapies and vaccines – a first for the Midlands