Oatly started research and innovation centre at Wihlborgs' innovation hub in Science Village. In Wihlrgs nenew building Space (Kunskapen 1), in the middle of Science Village in norteastern Lund, the world's;s largest oat drink manufacturer Oatly is starting a new research and innovation centre. Space, which will be complete in autumn 2023 by Rydbergs Torg and the tram station will become an innovation hub with offices and labs. The 6,000 square metre building will become a natural focal point for companies, individuals and research disciplines that work to develop the sustainable solutions of the future. Space is being constructed from timber and in Scandinavian style, and will be certified to Sweden Green Building Council Gold, WELL and Zero CO2. In accordance with the agreement signed in the second quarter, Oatly is leasing 3,100 square metres across three floors. The objective of Oatly's investment in Lund is to thoroughly examine the potential of oats to lead the transition to a more plant-based food system. Together with the global innovation department, Oatly's new research team in Lund is establishing a research and development organisation that can benefit from the leading expertise and technology in the academic environment around Lund University. While Space is being constructed, the newly-established research team will move into Wihlborgs' Delta 5 property at Ideon in Lund.