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I would recommend The Nucleus to any business wanting to promote their company in a professional environment . I have met many like-minded people here and the networking prospects are huge . Paul Bird M . W . M . Soc – Aqua2pure Water Hygiene Ltd
The iLab for creative thinking
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 spacious 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 .
Virtual Office The Nucleus Business & 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 .
Meeting and Conference Facilities The Nucleus Business & 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 . 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 , 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 .
Business Support Through the on-site Incubation Director , The Nucleus Business & 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 in conjunction with partners , on relevant business topics , are held at the centre .
The iLab
The iLab is something different . Those who enter it find themselves immersed in an innovative space that encourages creative thinking and lively interaction .
The Nucleus Business and Innovation Centre
A multi-sensory experience , users of the iLab can take advantage of state of the art collaborative software , write on the whiteboard walls of the oval shaped room , and use coloured lighting and background sound to evoke the right mood .
The iLab features ClickShare technology that enables participants to share content , literally at the touch of a button . The ClickShare device simply plugs into the US port of the individual ’ s device , and up to four devices can share the screen at one time . Accommodating a group of up to 22 people , the iLab is suitable for any organisation that is keen to encourage participants to break free from their day-to-day approach to business thinking . The variety of uses includes :
• Team-building
• Brainstorming
• Creative development
• Strategy planning
The Bridge The Nucleus Business & Innovation Centre is located on The Bridge , a major centre for knowledge-based industries providing over one million square feet of office , science and technology space in the Thames Gateway , forming part of the Kent Innovation Corridor , a network of innovation centres in North Kent .
Oxford Innovation The Nucleus Business & 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 provides 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 The Nucleus is situated at The Bridge just off Junction 1A of the M25 in Dartford , Kent . Dartford is the closest station , The Bridge is a short Fastrack bus or taxi ride away .
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