Harborough Innovation Centre is filled with businesses with such a diverse range of skills it means that , should we require a particular area of expertise , we need only to wander down the corridor to find it Sandra Lovelock – ICON
Business Support Through the on-site Incubation Director , Harborough Innovation Centre provides support and advice for businesses to achieve their objectives , helping with vision , strategy and effective implementation . This is not a chargeable service but a core feature of a true innovation centre .
As part of the supportive environment within the centre , networking amongst customers is encouraged . Regular business networking events , as well as a range of training and learning events on relevant business topics in conjunction with partners , are held at the centre .
Professional and welcoming reception area
• Site management
• Reception services
• Buildings insurance and maintenance
Shared Offices The shared office at Harborough Innovation Centre is designed for start-up businesses , offering a soft financial landing , benefitting from having a prestigious office address , access to the centre facilities , help from the centre staff and free business support . It is the ideal environment for the transition from a home office or simply a low cost one person workstation .
There are individual workstations in a large open plan office , all equipped with a desk , lockable storage , handset and fast internet connection . If your business develops and you need additional space then we have a variety of offices you can expand to , saving you the time and expense of moving .
Hot Desks Hot desks are ideal for people who are always on the go , rarely in the same place two days running . They are available to hire by the hour , day or week ; providing access to a desk and fast internet connection . In addition to these practical facilities there is access to a wide range of other services , including business support and networking opportunities
Virtual Office Harborough Innovation Centre offers virtual office packages designed to provide you with a professional image for your business , without incurring the cost of renting office space . Ideal for start-up companies , those on the road or working from home . There really isn ’ t a better way to get your business off the ground .
In addition to the above Harborough IC also supports Pioneer 10 Harborough ; a business support service open to local businesses and entrepreneurs , across Harborough . Our intensive programme of free tools , workshops and one to one business support , helps drive growth and push businesses forward .
For more information please visit www . harborough-ic . co . uk / businesssupport
Technical Support Package For companies operating in the chemical or composites sectors , Scott Bader can provide a range of specialist technical support and access to equipment . The support includes advice on commercialisation of innovative ideas and practical support in the areas of product scale-up and application testing .
Oxford Innovation Harborough Innovation Centre is managed by Oxford Innovation , the UK ’ s leading business and innovation centre operator . Part of the SQW Group , which employs 180 staff , Oxford Innovation provide flexible office , laboratory , workshop and studio space to over 900 start-up and growing companies throughout a UK-wide network of business and innovation centres . For a full listing of Oxford Innovation ’ s centres , please visit the website at www . oxin-centres . co . uk .
Oxford Innovation also runs a range of business support programmes across the UK and three highly successful investment networks that link investors with entrepreneurs .
How to Find Us Harborough Innovation Centre is located on the outskirts of Market Harborough , a pretty market town in Leicestershire with excellent rail and road links to the North , London and the South .
Meeting and Conference Facilities Harborough Innovation Centre has a range of superb conference and meeting rooms available to hire by the hour or the day by internal or external companies , catering for 2-60 people . Whether space is needed for a conference , product launch , board meeting or interview ; there is a room to meet the requirements .
The rooms are fully equipped with presentation equipment , free WiFi , ample parking , break-out space and catering facilities are available on request . The experienced , professional reception team support bookings from start to finish ; from arranging the catering to welcoming guests .
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