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CEME Innovation Centre

Location CEME Innovation Centre CEME , Marsh Way Rainham Essex RM13 8EU
Contact Details Contact : Cath Mills , Centre Manager Tel : 020 8596 5422 Email : ceme @ oxin . co . uk Website : www . ceme-ic . co . uk
CEME Innovation Centre
Introduction CEME Innovation Centre provides the ideal workspace for start-up and growing companies within the technology sector . Offering flexible and professional premises with a range of business support services needed during the first vital years of operation .
CEME Innovation Centre is managed by Oxford Innovation on behalf of CEME Ltd . Companies based in the centre benefit from being located at the Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence ( CEME ), a catalyst at the heart of the technology revolution in the Thames Gateway area delivering business creation , business growth and skills acceleration for the local economy .
Serviced offices , studios and workshops are available to let on flexible terms , with as little as one month ’ s notice . The on-site meeting and conference rooms are ideal for client appointments or presentations and there ’ s a welcoming reception team to greet guests . The centre also provides virtual offices for those not ready for office space .
The centre differs from a standard business centre by offering a range of practical innovation and growth support that proactively encourages the development of start-ups , entrepreneurial and high-growth companies .
Supportive Office Environment CEME Innovation Centre provides a professional base to work from , allowing businesses to grow within a lively environment where they will have access to the skills , knowledge and experience of similar individuals and companies often creating business opportunities and collaboration .
The modern building provides high specification , professional serviced office , workshop and studio space to over 50 early-stage technology businesses . The centre comprises of 20,000 sq . ft of premium business accommodation , ranging from 133 sq . ft to 945 sq . ft of space . With all IT and telephony infrastructure already in place and no installation costs or IT set up fees ; all spaces are ready to occupy , with transparent monthly billing and full facilities management .
The centre is the ideal environment for start-up and early-stage companies . The costs are tightly controlled , there are no long term contracts and the day to day running of the offices is in safe hands , leaving companies to concentrate on growing their business .
Companies at CEME Innovation Centre can benefit from the following :
• On-site Staff services and facilities management so the day to day running issues are taken care of
• Licence agreement with as little as one month ’ s notice period
• Post and Parcel handling service
• Reception service to greet visitors , helping provide a professional image
• Easy to predict , clear and transparent monthly charges
• Ability to upscale and downsize quickly
• On-site conference and meeting facilities available to hire on a daily and hourly rate
• Technical Support Package
• Access to superfast internet and telephony connections
Licence fee charges for the office space include all of the following :
• Service charges
• Business rates
• Heating , water and electricity
• Site management
• Reception services
• Buildings insurance and maintenance
• Maintenance of landscape and grounds
• Cleaning of communal areas and rubbish disposal from the central recycling and waste bin areas
• Use of 10,000 sq . ft of communal areas including lake side decking
Virtual Office CEME Innovation Centre offers virtual office packages designed to provide you with a professional image for your business , without
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