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Malvern Hills Science Park

Location Geraldine Road Malvern Worcestershire WR14 3SZ
Contact Details Contact : Alan White , Chief Executive Tel : 01684 585 200 Fax : 01684 585 201 Email : alanwhite @ mhsp . co . uk Website : www . mhsp . co . uk
Partners The shareholders of Malvern Hills Science Park Ltd are :
Malvern Hills District Council Worcestershire County Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Other partners involved are : QinetiQ
History and location Situated in the heart of Cyber Valley , adjacent to QinetiQ and close to GCHQ , Malvern Hills Science Park ( MHSP ) is home to a number of growing companies working to strengthen the UK response to cyber attacks . Home to The National Cyber Skills Centre ( NCSC ), through its frequent interactions with UK organisations the NCSC helps raise awareness of the local expertise on offer .
The Science Park opened in October 1999 . Its position adjacent to QinetiQ ( Malvern ) provides access to the knowledge and technology of one of Europe ’ s largest research organisations . Malvern has a rich history of revolutionary technology including LCD displays and RADAR .
The Park was established to facilitate the spin-out of companies eager to exploit QinetiQ ’ s lead in technologies developed for military use but with potential commercial applications . MHSP provides excellent facilities to encourage the growth of high-tech companies , having high-quality accommodation and conference facilities in a beautiful situation nestling under the picturesque Malvern Hills .
Transport links are good , with a direct train service to Birmingham and London ( Paddington ). 20 minutes from the M5 at Worcester , an hour from Birmingham Airport and city centre .
Progress to Date
Companies Existing tenants continue to grow , and new companies join the park all the time . MHSP has been noted for the creation of bespoke laboratory solutions for early-stage companies . It now has a critical mass of scientists with biology , chemistry and physics backgrounds . Companies working with advanced materials , especially at the micro and nano level , are finding MHSP a great UK base . IT companies are also well represented working in areas such as cyber defense , automotive , graphic and web design . A minority of companies retain links with military customers , both in the UK and overseas , some through relationships with QinetiQ and GCHQ .
Land
The Science Park currently has 4 buildings over a beautifully landscaped 10-acre site .
MHSP was created in 1999 as the Innovation Centre . Consisting of 23 discrete working units , ranging from 355 to 2,000 square feet . The Regional Technology Exchange ( Phase 2 ) was completed in December 2001 and this provides a further 20,000 sq . ft of units and laboratory facilities .
In 2008 the award winning Phase 3 building was completed . 35,000 square feet of office space , laboratories , conferencing suites and the
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