Bridge to Growth can help find office space:
accommodation: at one of the Heart of England’s cooperating Science Parks, office suppliers and industry sector establishments
cost: either free rent for a number of months or at a substantial discount (depending on the particular provider and any supplementary offers)
A number of partners within the region offer support within this service area:
Birmingham Science Park Aston
Partner details: established in 1982, and formerly known as Aston Science Park, Birmingham Science Park Aston offers a one stop shop for innovators, entrepreneurs and investors looking to develop or fund new business concepts with high growth potential. Located in the heart of the region and with excellent transport links, the Science Park offers quality business accommodation, support from a business development team, networking opportunities and an Entrepreneurs for the Future Centre.
Bridge to Growth offer: Birmingham Science Park Aston offer numerous free services through Bridge to Growth including office and laboratory accommodation for six months, networking opportunities through seminars and events, software and technology support, discounted laboratory services and access to university linkages and the Business Development and Incubation team.
More information: contact Matthew Hidderley on 0121 260 6168 or matthewh@bsp-a.com Additional information is available here.
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e-Innovation Centre
Partner details: located on the University of Wolverhampton's Telford campus, the e-Innovation Centre provides prestigious furnished business accommodation for both start-up companies and established businesses. Ranging from the 'Launch Pad' facility which offers hot desk services, reception facilities and a business address to an incubator offering furnished accommodation for up to four people, there really is a variety of choice on offer.
Bridge to Growth offer: through Bridge to Growth the e-nnovation Centre offer support in a number of areas including six months free fully-serviced and furnished office accommodation in both the Launch Pad facility and the incubators, two days free funded business / IT assistance and access to a range of university facilities and networking opportunities and knowledge transfer services.
More information: contact Lynsey Jones on 01952 288206 or lynsey.jones@wlv.ac.uk Alternatively contact Marek Hornak on 01952 288208 or marek.hornak@wlv.ac.uk Additional information is available here.
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The Health Design and Technology Institute (HDTI)
Partner details: located on the Coventry University Technology Park, the Health Design and Technology Institute (HDTI) is a brand new facility set in the heart of the region within easy reach of all major motorway and rail networks. HDTI brings together business, academics, designers, practitioners and service users in a purpose designed building where innovation and enterprise are paramount. HDTI is situated in a prime central site for medical technology and related health based businesses to locate, expand and develop.
Bridge to Growth offer: through Bridge to Growth HDTI offers a number of attractive services to businesses including free rent of office accommodation for up to 6 months; free business seminars and events attendance held for all stakeholders in the community healthcare market; specialist business and market support; free use of HDTI facilities; access to ICT hardware and a range of 'in house' business support services such as graduate placements, economic challenge investment funding and knowledge transfer partnership Opportunities.
More information: contact the Centre Management on 024 76 236 789 or cutp@coventry.ac.uk . Alternatively contact Rebecca Hopkins on 024 76 158 084 or rebecca.hopkins@coventry.ac.uk Additional information is available here.
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Keele University Science and Business Park
Partner details: located central to Keele University campus and with immediate access to all academic, research, commercial, media and communications, social and sports facilities; Keele University Science and Business Park offers high quality, high-specification serviced office/ laboratory/ workshop accommodation for businesses.
Bridge to Growth offer: home to international businesses such as Siemens WindPower, Navman Wireless, Biocomposites and Internet Central, the services offered through Bridge to Growth include six months free fully-serviced office space, which is provided together with a range of common services including broadband connectivity to provide clients with an operating base; Limited company set-up; legal assistance; financial advice; HR review; and a professional business support team to assist you with engagement with UK market channels and customers.
More information: contact Rosi Monkman on 01782 733663 or r.a.monkman@kfm.keele.ac.uk Additional information is available here.
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The Serious Games Institute (SGI)
Partner details: located on the Coventry University Technology Park, SGI is a global leader in the development of ‘online’ interactive 3D virtual world environments. The SGI enables and facilitates the growth of serious games, virtual worlds and connected industry specialists by supporting research and development into the use and effects of these products, platforms and technologies.
The institute is responsible for supporting the growth of the Serious Games Industry through a combination of business support, business incubation, marketing and showcasing, applied research and access to specialist IT equipment.
Bridge to Growth offer: support through Bridge to Growth includes six months rent-free incubation services with dedicated meeting rooms, access to ICT hardware and high-speed connectivity; free UK market assessment of Serious Games opportunities after taking up residency; access to a range of ‘in house’ Business Support services such as Graduate placements, ECIF Vouchers, I-Phone Application training course; and assisted access to the facilities of the SGI.
More information: contact Tim Luft on 024 7623 6000 or tluft@cad.coventry.ac.uk Additional information is available here.
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The University of Warwick Science Park
Partner details: adjacent to Warwick University in the West Midlands, and within easy reach of the M6 and motorway network, the University of Warwick Science Park provides flexible office accommodation for knowledge and technology-based businesses developing or trading in innovative products and services.
Available to start-up, SMEs and international companies, the Science Park also provides help in start-up financing, technology transfer, networking opportunities and marketing programmes for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Bridge to Growth offer: through the Bridge to Growth programme, companies can seek support through six months rent-free furnished office accommodation in the UK Market Access Centre with dedicated meeting room and free wireless internet access; free UK market assessment of five days from TechMark after taking up residency; access to a range of ‘in house’ Business Support services designed for SMEs from Student internships through to Access to Finance; and assisted access to the University of Warwick including the international Digital Laboratory and the Warwick Manufacturing Group
More information: contact David Grindrod on 024 7632 3000 or contact@uwsp.co.uk. Additional information is available here.
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