Cresco
Location Advanced Technology Innovation Centre Oakwood Drive Loughborough Science Park Loughborough LE11 3QF
Contact Details Ms Jo Derbyshire , Partner Tel : 01509 733157 Email : jo . derbyshire @ associates . eu
David Field , Partner Tel : 44 ( 0 ) 1782 392875 Email : david . field @ jdfassociates . eu
Cresco works with companies to develop and implement innovation strategies . We help client companies to identify opportunities to develop new products and services , and then create a package of support to ensure that the idea is turned into a commercial reality . Our services include securing grants ( we have raised around £ 30 million over the three years since we incorporated ), business planning , IP advice , access to finance and funders , project management and IP commercialisation support . We regularly act as the interface with the funding bodies and help clients ensure that their projects are properly managed to ensure the best outcome for all .
Cresco works across all technology sectors , and all geographical areas , from armoured vehicle mine protection systems to cancer cures . We often put together collaborations with companies across Europe and can take the headache out of project management and securing funds .
Our team of six are highly experienced managers who have run companies in the past , and have significant business development experience which is very valuable in ensuring projects have real commercial focus . Our bid writing consultants have PhDs in healthcare , materials science and engineering , and are trained to ensure that you not only receive a package of professional final documents which have the best chance of success . We are not just Bid Writers - we are scientists and management consultants that are very good at writing bids .
Cushman & Wakefield
Location 125 Old Broad Street London EC2N 2BQ
Location One Edinburgh Quay 133 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG
Contact Details Contact : Richard Collins Tel : 07831 229493 e-mail : richard . collins @ cushwake . com Website : www . cushmanwakefield . co . uk /
It is now widely recognised that science and innovation is vital to economic growth and wealth creation , with communities of knowledge-based organisations crucial to delivering competitive advantage . Cushman & Wakefield brings a detailed understanding of the drivers needed for success in this field and has over 25 years ’ experience working with universities , government research centres , research councils and knowledge-based corporates .
The multiple objectives of science parks reflect the diversity of stakeholders that are involved in their development . Investors and developers require return on investment , public sector partners seek to leverage wider economic development , and university partners utilise science parks to support the commercialisation of academic research and generate opportunities for collaborative research with the commercial sectors .
Cushman & Wakefield has worked with stakeholders across all stages of the science park development process and its end-to-end solutions span initial feasibility and market demand assessments , advising on university and commercial strategies through to occupier marketing .
Cushman & Wakefield is accustomed to advising clients on the use of the optimal development vehicles , including Special Purpose Vehicles ( SPVs ), to deliver master plans and its assignments typically include working to set up joint venture , strategic partnership or statutory delivery vehicles .
Cushman & Wakefield has a strong track record in advising on all of these aspects of science park development both in the UK and overseas with over 25 years of experience . On a global basis , Cushman & Wakefield has over 47,000 staff operating in 208 cities in 52 countries worldwide . The Cushman & Wakefield Education and Innovation team brings together higher education and innovation specialists , development surveyors , building consultants , town planners , accountants , regeneration specialists and agency teams – all of whom are supported by an unrivalled international research team .
Cushman & Wakefield ’ s client base includes universities , the UK research councils and research institutes , national governments ( in the UK and overseas ), development agencies , local authorities and developers , property investors , fund holders and occupiers .
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