Oxford University Begbroke Science Park pioneered a collaboration model for University-Business interaction at the interface between science and technology . The resulting mix of interdisciplinary research and entrepreneurship has led to innovations which continue to change the way our world works . It ’ s exciting to have such a place at the core of the Oxford science and engineering programme to develop and showcase impacts of increasing scale and scope . Professor Donal Bradley , Head of Division , Mathematical , Physical & Life Sciences , University of Oxford
All space is supported by our state of the art phone system , as well as by our dedicated , fast metro Ethernet broad band connection with matching upload and download speeds .
The Centre for Innovation and Enterprise ( CIE ) building delivers the fully serviced property offer . It houses a mixture of ground and first floor wet and dry laboratory and office spaces which have been designed for maximum flexibility in use .
The partially and un-serviced property is provided in a range of other buildings all of which offer lab and office accommodation , if required .
Across the entire science park we offer flexible agreements with negotiable notice periods , which enables companies to expand into more space as and when required . Rent of the space , business rates , building insurance , cleaning , maintenance , heating , lighting , site security , landscaping , use of meeting rooms and common areas is variably incorporated into the monthly fee .
Institute of Advanced Technology ( IAT ) The Institute of Advanced Technology accommodates a broad spectrum of applied academic activity under one roof . The aim of the IAT is to house inter-departmental University and commercial research activities working across disciplines in the Energy , Nanotechnology , Aerospace and Automotive sectors , as well as Environmental and ICT .
Other Facilities Examples of two of the industry-facing services are offered below .
Oxford Materials Characterisation Services ( OMCS )
OMCS provide industry with characterisation and analytic services based on access to the expertise and state-of-the-art facilities of the Department of Materials at Oxford University . This successful service provides a focal point for nanotechnology research and development in partnership with industry .
OMCS offer :
• A customer-orientated , dedicated team of experts specialising in the near-surface analysis and characterisation of solid materials and thin film structures , particularly metals , semiconductors , composites , biomaterials , polymers , ceramics and archaeological materials
• A consultancy and problem-solving service for the investigation of materials and materials-related problems
• Analytical services with access to an unrivalled range of facilities for the characterisation of properties , composition and structure of materials
• Fast and reliable turnaround
• Quality assured service
• Confidentiality
• Routine quality control analysis
• Routine single sample analysis
The Begbroke Cleanroom The Begbroke Cleanroom came into operation in 2002 and provides 150 m 2 of cleanroom space , class 10,000 , housing a suite of processing equipment .
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Office
Oxford University ’ s Knowledge Transfer Partnership ( KTP ) office initiates and supports KT partnerships between academics , companies and high-calibre graduates seeking to make an impact in the business
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A scientist at work in the environmental biotechnology laboratory , IAT , Begbroke Science Park
environment . It enables companies to access the University ’ s research expertise and facilities , academics to apply their knowledge to developing solutions to real-world problems and graduates to develop their business skills in tandem with involvement in hi-tech research at the University .
For more details of the KTP scheme visit : http :// partnership . ox . ac . uk / partnerships / embed-a-researcher-in-your-team /
Networking and Business Support
These include seminars and soft skills training focused on the needs of science-based high-tech SME ’ s ; technical workshops for industrial research collaboration ; the Begbroke Science Forum and informal site networking events bringing together entrepreneurs , research professionals and external partners across Oxfordshire .
Conferencing & Hospitality
All tenants benefit from free access to most of the site meeting rooms . Begbroke ’ s well-equipped conference facilities offer the perfect venue for an exhibition , product launch , training session , workshop , or business meeting , accommodating from 5 to 70 delegates . The mature walled garden adjacent to the farmhouse is a delightful venue for special events . The meeting rooms are also available for hire to non-site users .
Site Restaurant
Begbroke ’ s on-site restaurant offers a high standard of catering , freshly prepared in-house and tailored to suit all palates .
Free Minibus Service
Linking Begbroke Science Park to Oxford University ’ s science departments and the city centre , the service is free to use for all site tenants , visitors and staff . Begbroke ’ s minibus tracker provides realtime traffic flow and timetable information to all minibus users .
Please visit our website at www . begbroke . ox . ac . uk for more information on our site and the facilities we offer .
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