| Colworth Science Park Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire MK44 1LQ Contact: Charmayne Hussey Tel: 01234 867004 Email: charmayne.hussey@goodman.com Website: www.colworthpark.com |  |
| Partners Colworth Science Park has a world-class reputation for the commercialisation of science and developing innovative products. It is a leading enterprise hub and an established location for scientific excellence in food, health and wellness, which is being developed by Unilever and global property group Goodman. Background  Set within 120 acres of natural parkland, Colworth Science Park, Bedfordshire provides a supportive environment where innovation thrives and networking and collaboration are integral to the campus culture.Situated between Oxford and Cambridge, the science park comprises approximately 500,000 square feet of laboratory, office and ancillary space, which is now complemented by a 54,000 square foot state-of-the-art innovation and central amenities centre known as The Exchange. The Exchange is named to reflect the open innovation ethos that drives the exchange of knowledge and ideas at Colworth. The Exchange features modern laboratory and office suites, a café-restaurant, and state-of-the-art meeting and conferencing facilities for up to 200 people, open to businesses both on and off the campus. This means occupiers can take advantage of 'pay as you go' meeting space when they need it to avoid paying higher rent for in-house meeting rooms. The Exchange is home to a research facility for IFR Extra Ltd, part of the Institute of Food Research, and two world-leading academic institutions – Cranfield University and the University of Cambridge's Institute of Manufacturing (IfM), which have a presence at Colworth Science Park. The groups are based alongside one of Unilever's global scientific research centres for discovery, central product safety, sustainability and global product development and there are over 15 small and medium-sized enterprises in a variety of fields which undertake cutting-edge research, prototyping and product development. The Exchange supports economic growth in Bedfordshire and the UK by bringing together academia, SMEs and other life science companies to drive technology transfer and accelerate the commercialisation of R&D. It has been made possible following the investment of £13.7 million from the Goodman:Unilever joint venture and the East of England Development Agency. Objectives  The Joint Venture's core objectives are to:
Occupiers have access to a wide range of specialist scientific services and facilities. Accommodation services include 24 hour manned security, on-site printing and graphics services, plus IT support to ensure occupiers are able to communicate with maximum efficiency. In addition, Colworth Science Park has a wealth of leisure and sports facilities on site, comprising tennis and squash courts, football and cricket pitches and a 9-hole golf course. There is also a convenience store, café/restaurant, and Bright Horizons day nursery, providing secure professional childcare. Accommodation There is scope and flexibility to create a facility that is right for businesses at Colworth. Goodman has extensive experience working with organisations to develop and manage property solutions that fulfill clients' expectations. Existing laboratory and office accommodation is currently available on flexible, all-inclusive lease packages. Included in leases at The Exchange are a range of services such as reception, security, cleaning, waste disposal (including clinical) as well as all business rates and utility costs. Included in the package is the added benefit of use of shared lab services including autoclave and glass washing equipment with shared kitchenette facilities, showers, and break-out area among many other benefits at no extra cost. Tailored business support is also provided by The Exchange's dedicated Innovation Manager, see www.colworth.com/en/ac_avail.aspx. Support Services  At the Park there are a range of comprehensive support services, see www.colworth.com/en/suppserv.aspx:
Unilever plc Life science and food research for Unilever plc. Mediwatch Biomedical Ltd Medical Diagnostics company. Insense Ltd Wound Care company. Mologic Ltd Molecular Diagnostics company. Tony Carr & Associates Ltd Undertakes specific research and consultancy work, plus technology audits on behalf of enterprises active in this sector of the diagnostics market. AME Bioscience Ltd Develops reagents for DNA Analysis. Qualogy Ltd Consultants to the GLP and GCP Regulated Industries. Tessella Support Services plc Provide innovative software solutions to scientific, technical and engineering problems. Leksing Ltd  Primarily interested in green chemistry, Leksing are looking at the greening of current and future industrial processes and technologies.Propico (UK) Limited Natural hair products. Nigel Grout Independent practitioner in construction dispute resolution. Cambridge Analytical Instruments Ltd Design, manufacture and distribution of products for a range of analytical instrumentation, with an emphasis on live cell microscope imaging. Biocontrol Ltd Biotech working to develop the biological answer to antibiotic resistance. Pig Improvement Company Ltd PIC UK’s business is focused on supplying products and services relevant to the local market. PIC UK tailors output from the global genetic program to the needs of UK producers, processors and retailers. Archimed LLP Archimed uses great science to develop easy-to-use dressings that really can help accelerate wound healing. Blue Donkey Blue Donkey Ltd is an award-winning business-to-business UK telemarketing company who pioneered the concept of Intelligent Telemarketing. Cambridge University Institute for Manufacturing – one of the world's leading universities. Cranfield University Cranfield School of Management – a world leader in management education and research for more than 40 years. IFR Extra A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Institute of Food Research (IFR), internationally recognised for its high quality strategic and applied research in food, diet and health. | |
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