Keele University Science and Innovation Park is suitable for a wide range of companies from start-up businesses to existing larger businesses seeking to expand / relocate ...
Of particular significance for the Science Park is the fact that the development site will provide opportunities for companies both current and new to undertake their own design and build facilities on the Science Park site . This new development site also offers the existing Science Park the opportunity to consolidate its position as a leading provider of high-quality accommodation to the knowledge economy in the West Midlands .
Location / Region Keele University Science and Innovation Park , one of the UK ‘ s fastest growing Science Parks , is located in unspoilt countryside on the 617 acre Keele University Campus site , just 2 miles from the market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and about 5 miles west of the city of Stokeon-Trent in the West Midlands .
The benefits of the conveniently situated central location are :
• just 10 minutes from Junctions 15 and 16 of the M6 motorway , giving fast and easy access to the national motorway network and M6 toll road
• four international airports ; Manchester , Birmingham , East Midlands and Liverpool all located within about 1 hour ‘ s travel time
• excellent rail links from Crewe , Stoke and Stafford . London is only 1 hour 25 minutes away by inter-city train
• 14 miles from proposed HS2 station
• choice of living in rural villages , market towns or the city
• key companies in the region include ; JCB , Bentley Motors , Michelin , Tarmac , Siemens , Navman , and Wedgwood .
Accommodation Keele University Science and Innovation Park offers high quality , highspec serviced office / laboratory / workshop accommodation , with units starting at 400 square feet .
Flexible lease or all-inclusive 12 month licence agreements are available .
A service charge covers ; security services , maintenance of the buildings and grounds , lighting and cleaning in common areas , reception services . Rates are payable directly to the local authority . All facilities management of the buildings is provided by staff located on the actual University / Science Park site and therefore provide an immediate and accessible response .
The Science Park also offers excellent opportunities for companies who wish to undertake Design and Build projects to their own specifications either on the existing campus or as part of the new development site .
Services to Science Park clients include :
• access to buildings 24 / 7
• dedicated car parking adjacent to building or pay and display close by
• meeting rooms with integrated multimedia provision
• dedicated on-site business support
• dedicated on-site facilities management
• electronic swipe card security system in all Science Park buildings ensuring secure access at all times
• CCTV
• 24 hour on-site security staff
• on-site delivered catering
• office administration and Virtual PA services .
Additional Services Virtual Office – Keele University Science and Innovation Park understands that each business is unique , and it recognises that for some companies , particularly in the earliest development phase , facilities may not be required but a credible business address is crucial .
On-Site Facilities Operational management is provided by the University ‘ s dedicated on-site management team that includes ; Head of the Science Park , Facilities Manager , administrative support and a wider partnership development team .
The Management Team responsible for the Science Park are all located on the University campus and this team is responsible for all areas of Science Park activity and strategic decision making , with major emphasis focused on customer relations , quality and ‘ added value ‘ for customers .
On-site services :
• top class restaurants , bistros , cafes and bars
• bank and banking facilities , newsagent , bookshop , supermarket
• mail management services
• vast range of conference , meeting and training rooms
• on-site day nursery
• leisure centre
Innovation Community The Science and Innovation Park is located central to the main campus with immediate access to all academic , research , commercial , media and communications , social and sports facilities .
Keele University Science and Innovation Park is not a stand-alone complex . The vibrant , innovative community of businesses occupying the Science Park Innovation buildings are linked directly to the University via the Directorate of Engagement & Partnerships . Within this office a multidisciplinary team offers access to Research expertise , Intellectual Property licensing opportunities , internships and graduate placements . Keele offers a unique campus facility for conferencing , business presentations and corporate entertainment that has been benchmarked as the “ Best UK Academic Conference Venue ” for many years .
University ‘ s Expertise Keele University is a research-based university and has undertaken a keen focus of its research profile building on the areas recognised national and international strength . Key fields of high quality research activity include ; Cell and Molecular Biology , Tissue Engineering , Cell Therapy , Materials Science , Environmental Science , Clean Technology , Catalysis , Photochemistry , Medicinal Chemistry , Computational Modelling and Simulation .
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