Upcoming Conference Dates 25-26
UKSPA Spring Conference 2026 Glasgow City Innovation District
5th and 6th March 2026
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UKSPA Summer Conference 2026 Norwich Research Park
2nd and 3rd July 2026
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The Latest News
Eight Cardio Startups Kick off Business Growth Programme at Discovery Park
Discovery Park, Kent’s thriving life science and innovation community, today welcomed eight promising cardiovascular and cardiometabolic health startups to its campus. The cohort are embarking on the ‘Discovery Spark’ business growth programme, championing and...
Business Students’ Bright Ideas Having Major Impact on the University of Warwick Science Park
Pictured – From left: Mihir Rathi (Project Manager in the University of Warwick Science Park’s sustainability team), Disha Indoria (WBS student), Victoria Lynch (Head of Commercial at the University of Warwick Science Park), Sophie Clark (WBS student), and Katie Kukla...
University of Southampton Science Park Strengthens Board with Two New Appointments
The University of Southampton Science Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Austin and Neil McLocklin (pictured) as Non-Executive Directors to its Board. Chair of the Board, Professor Mark Spearing, said, “I warmly congratulate Mike and Neil on their...
Member News
Eight Cardio Startups Kick off Business Growth Programme at Discovery Park
Discovery Park, Kent’s thriving life science and innovation community, today welcomed eight promising cardiovascular and cardiometabolic health startups to its campus. The cohort are embarking on the ‘Discovery Spark’ business growth programme, championing and...
Business Students’ Bright Ideas Having Major Impact on the University of Warwick Science Park
Pictured – From left: Mihir Rathi (Project Manager in the University of Warwick Science Park’s sustainability team), Disha Indoria (WBS student), Victoria Lynch (Head of Commercial at the University of Warwick Science Park), Sophie Clark (WBS student), and Katie Kukla...
University of Southampton Science Park Strengthens Board with Two New Appointments
The University of Southampton Science Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Austin and Neil McLocklin (pictured) as Non-Executive Directors to its Board. Chair of the Board, Professor Mark Spearing, said, “I warmly congratulate Mike and Neil on their...
From Concept to Commercialisation: How The EpiCentre Powers Biotech Growth
Biotech innovation rarely follows a straight line. The journey from initial concept to commercialised product is one marked by technical complexity, regulatory hurdles, and the constant challenge of scaling a viable innovative business. But one thing is certain: where...
CancerTools.org Grows UK Operations at Kent Discovery Park
CancerTools.org, a unique non-profit cancer research tool supplier and part of Cancer Research UK, has chosen Discovery Park as the home of their first UK based laboratory, growing their team at the Sandwich Science and Tech campus. Since establishing its...
Two Pioneering Biotech Startups Join Cluster at Discovery Park
Pictured left to right: Milena Hutchings - MilaK Founder, Monam Mishra - Food and Formulation Scientist, Saba Khan - Technical Lead and Sarfaraz Alam - Protein Scientist Discovery Park have today announced the arrival of two pioneering biotech companies to its...
Sector News
Building Support for R&D in Holyrood and the Senedd
Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) will use the opportunity offered by the upcoming elections in Scotland and Wales to raise the profile of R&D and forge stronger connections with politicians in Holyrood and the Senedd. CaSE is launching a collaborative,...
Join Your Global Colleagues at IASP Beijing – Discounted Rates for UKSPA Members
The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) will celebrate their 42nd World Conference in Beijing this year from the 16-19 of September, under the theme “Elevating Excellence: Innovation Spaces Driving High-Quality...
The UK Is Back In The World’s Largest Research And Innovation Funding Programme – Horizon Europe
The UK is back in the world’s largest research and innovation funding programme - Horizon Europe. It means businesses of all sizes can access the £80 billion of grants, from period 2021 – 2027, available to support their research and development from early stage to...
British Business Bank Commits up to £36m to Osney Capital’s Fund 1
The British Business Bank today announces it has made a cornerstone commitment of up to £36m to Osney Capital’s Fund 1 through its Enterprise Capital Funds programme. The Fund, which is oversubscribed from its original target of £50m, is the first UK-focused cyber...
Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Pioneer and Miltenyi Biotec Unveil Strategic Partnership at Victoria House
Miltenyi Biotec, an innovator of products and services for biomedical research and cell and gene therapies, has announced a strategic partnership with leading developer of life science ecosystems, integrating infrastructure, investment, and venture support, Pioneer...
Association News
Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Forthcoming UKSPA Regional Meetings Announced
The next series of regional meetings for UKSPA Full and Associate Members, and key stakeholders have been announced. UKSPA regional member meetings provide a great opportunity to knowledge share, network with peers and shape the direction of UKSPA’S regional agenda....
Life Sciences: Translating, Scaling and Manufacturing
Andy Williams, chair of the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, led a discussion on translating, scaling and manufacturing in the life sciences sector as part of UKSPA’s 40th anniversary conference at Warwick University. He said: “We do have great science and we're...
Blog
Data drives the opportunity for the UK science and technology sector to meet the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
By Simon Wyatt, Sustainability Partner, Cundall As an industry so heavily reliant on carbon, suggesting a building is net zero carbon is a big claim. The launch of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard last September is the most significant advancement the...
Why SMEs Are Rethinking Their Marketing Strategy to Grow in 2025
By Helen Earl, Centre Manager, The EpiCentre, Haverhill The marketing landscape has changed significantly in the past two years, and many SMEs are beginning to take notice. For start-ups and growing businesses focused on R&D, strategy, or business development,...
The 8Cs of Smart Business Expansion: A Simple Framework for Going Big, the Right Way
[Copyright Gary Jennings] By Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, Haverhill Expansion Isn’t Just About More Sales It’s easy to assume that business growth is all about getting more customers, selling more products, and making more money. But...
Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Finding Clarity, Support and Momentum as an Innovation Entrepreneur
Gary Jennings, The Innovation Director at The EpiCentre Entrepreneurs in the innovation space—whether they are launching a deep-tech startup, commercialising cutting-edge research, or spinning out from a university—face additional challenges that often go...
Why Regional Hubs are Critical to Biotech Success
The Next Biotech Breakthrough Won’t Happen in Isolation. By Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, Haverhill The biotech sector is pivotal in innovation and scientific advancement and is going from strength-to-strength. But often for start-ups in this...
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