 Sunderland Science ParkLocation Wearfield, Sunderland SR5 2TA Contact Details Contact: Paul McEldon, Chief Executive Tel: 0191 516 6053 Fax: 0191 516 6150 Email: paul.mceldon@ne-bic.co.uk Website: www.ne-bic.co.uk | www.stpetersgate.co.uk Partners  The partners of Sunderland Science Park Ltd are North East Business & Innovation Centre (BIC), University of Sunderland and Sunderland City Council.Sunderland Science Park is also supported by Government Office for the North East, the Regional Development Agency – One North East, the Tyne & Wear Partnership and Sunderland ARC. History and Objectives Developed in 1999 as the result of the success of the North East BIC, Science Park Status was achieved following the success of a joint bid by Sunderland City Council, the North East BIC and the University of Sunderland. Existing city-wide facilities continue to be developed and new centres have helped to further encourage the growth of high technology companies by offering a range of facilities and services including:
Current Facilities With a mix of modern and highly functional accommodation, Sunderland Science Park offers an extensive range of options for new and developing businesses. North East BIC: The North East BIC is a 14-acre site and includes a purpose built e-business incubator centre – Innovator House. The site has been developed with new and developing businesses in mind and offers a host of complementary support services, including technical and ICT support. St Peter's Gate: Located at the University's campus, St Peter's Gate comprises 33 incubator units for knowledge-based businesses. Located in the city centre, it offers new businesses a high-tech, high-spec building with free car parking, easy access to the Metro and stunning riverside views. The University's Business Development team are on hand to help grow and develop the company. Premises Accommodation on the park is finished to the highest standards, and includes office and light industrial units from 100 to 6,250 square feet, as well as purpose-built bio-technology premises. Services and facilities include:
The Sunderland Science Park is a major resource for innovative businesses in the North East of England. Companies both large and small can tap into the extensive range of expert help and state-of-the-art facilities available on the site, which includes access to training and enterprise support. On Site Services Services available include the following:
The Science Park can also provide support and guidance on a range of business topics including information relating to grants, technology consultants, legal, financial and marketing. Tenants can also tap into a range of internet service provider (ISP) services including internet hosting, dedicated, shared and co-located server options. Other Facilities With excellent links to all the major business and technology organisations in the region, companies on site can benefit from a whole host of networking opportunities. Companies on the Park The Science Park is home to a wide variety of businesses including companies specialising in bio-technology, industrial technology, environmental and e-commerce. Further Information Please contact Paul McEldon at North East BIC on +44 (0) 191 516 6053 or email paul.mceldon@ne-bic.co.uk; or Susanne Todd at St Peter's Gate on +44 (0) 191 556 1000 or email info@stpetersgate.co.uk. |
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