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Culham Innovation Centre

Location Culham Innovation Centre D5 Culham Science Centre Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3DB
Contact Details Contact : Sandie Alcock , Centre Manager Tel : 01865 408300 Email : culham @ oxin . co . uk Website : www . culham-ic . co . uk
Culham Innovation Centre
Introduction Culham Innovation Centre provides the ideal workspace for start-up and growing companies within the science and technology sector . Culham Innovation Centre was opened in 2001 as a result of a partnership between Oxford Innovation and UK Atomic Energy Authority Fusion and Industry .
Based in one of Europe ’ s most successful science hubs , Culham Innovation Centre hosts a community of dynamic start-ups within Culham Science Centre ; home to the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the UK ’ s fusion research programme , Culham Centre for Fusion Energy .
Culham Innovation Centre provides ideal office , laboratory and workshop facilities for a diverse selection of start-up and growing companies ; offering flexibility , professional premises and a range of other services designed to support companies during the vital early years of operation .
Office sizes range to suit businesses at all stages of growth , and clients have the benefit of tailored business support that includes access to the Technical Support Package .
Serviced offices and laboratories 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 .
Supportive Office Environment Culham 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 has space for up to 30 companies in just over 10,000 sq ft of office space with offices ranging from 100 sq ft to 1,300 sq ft . The offices are ideal for science-related companies with 1-10 employees where they can benefit from a flexible , professional , supported and equipped office environment .
Companies at Culham 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
• 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
• 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
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