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Colworth Park is the Place for Scientific Discovery

Colworth Park has a longestablished reputation for scientific excellence and a proud tradition of discovery . Based in Bedfordshire , it has been home to Unilever ’ s R & D facility since 1947 and continues to be a supportive environment for open innovation . Its reputation is set to grow further as the site develops and new organisations move to the park .
With state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities , Colworth Park presents a first-class location for the UK ’ s leading science and technology businesses to thrive , create and collaborate . The Exchange building , a new purpose built business centre , is home to some of the most groundbreaking science companies in the country and continues to attract leading innovators . The modern 54,000 sq . ft . state-of-the-art centre provides high specification office and specialist laboratory space .
Camstent and Evolution Biotechnologies are the latest science companies to move in to the Exchange . Camstent is a growing medical materials company that develops
patented polymer coatings , which resist bacterial attachment to device surfaces . The work they do onsite significantly improves patient outcomes while lowering healthcare costs .
Chief Executive Officer , David Hampton said “ Colworth Park is an ideal location for us as its facilities support both the chemistry and manufacturing we do . The laboratory we have is state-of-the-art and we ’ ve had great support from all of the staff on-site .”
Evolution Biotechnologies is working to expand the use of biological control into medically important areas . Setting up at Colworth has given them the space and facilities to continue their ground-breaking research and application .
Colworth Park is home to a host of enterprises ; from startups to global corporations , focusing on food , health , medical devices , antibodies , sustainability , life sciences , green energy and planning . Tenants based at the park enjoy working within a community of scientific excellence , which drives open innovation and entrepreneurship .
Dr Stella Peace , Vice President of R & D at Unilever said : “ Colworth is a unique and exciting place that drives innovation . The culture of collaboration and entrepreneurship stimulates scientific discovery and technology development that , in turn , drives business growth globally .”
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