Cherwell Innovation Centre
Location Cherwell Innovation Centre 77 Heyford Park Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HD
Contact Details Contact : Tom Hanney , Centre Manager Tel : 01869 238000 Email : cherwell @ oxin . co . uk Website : www . cherwell-ic . co . uk
Cherwell Business and Innovation Centre
Introduction Cherwell Innovation Centre provides the ideal workspace for start-up and growing companies , offering flexible , professional premises with a range of business support services , including the DiagnOx Laboratory , a fully equipped , managed laboratory and office facility ideal for companies within the Bio Technology industry .
Serviced offices and lab facilities 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 shared offices , hot desks and 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 Cherwell Innovation Centre provides a nurturing 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 .
The centre plays a key role in the innovation ecosystem in North Oxfordshire , with just under 20,000 square feet of office and laboratory space ranging from 100 to 700 square feet . The centre has the business facilities and commercial infrastructure to support over 40 companies , each with between 1 and 25 employees .
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 Cherwell 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
• Easy to predict , clear and transparent monthly charges
• Ability to upscale and downsize quickly
• Receptionists service to answer calls in your company name and greet visitors , helping to provide a professional image
• On-site conference and meeting facilities available to hire on a daily and hourly rate
• Access to superfast internet and telephony connections
• 24 / 7 office access and on-site security for peace of mind
• Free on-site parking
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
DiagnOx Laboratory DiagnOx Laboratory is a fully equipped , 4,500 sq ft managed laboratory and office facility that allows researchers or companies within the Bio Technology industry to undertake both research and
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