CEME Innovation Centre Location CEME, Marsh Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8EU Contact Details Contact: Kelly Brooker-Campbell, Senior Centre Manager, Thames Gateway Tel: 020 8596 5422 Email: info@ceme-ic.co.uk Website: www.ceme-ic.co.uk Introduction CEME Innovation Centre provides an ideal workspace solution for start-up and growing technology companies, offering flexible, professional office and workshop premises and a range of other services designed to support companies during these vital years of operation. Located at the Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME), adjacent to the Ford Motor Company Site at Dagenham, the CEME Innovation Centre provides high specification offices and workshops to over 40 early-stage technology businesses. Office sizes range from 186 square feet to 2,037 square feet and clients have the benefit of tailored Supportive Office Environment The CEME Innovation Centre is the perfect base for start-up and early-stage companies within the technology sector. The modern building provides a professional environment in which to grow a business along with a range of business support services including advice on business planning, raising finance, PR, event organising and publicity. With 20,000 square feet of office and workshop space located over two floors, the CEME Innovation Centre has a range of different-sized accommodation ready to occupy, all with natural light and CAT 5 cabling to ensure instant business broadband and telephony connection. Some of the benefits of offices at CEME Innovation Centre include: a straightforward licence with one month's notice period, so no long-term commitment central reception and switchboard, with telephone answering in company name allowing companies to focus on running their business the ability to move in and start working immediately – permanent high speed internet, network and telephone connections are already in place on-site meeting and conference facilities at CEME site security and access control systems, providing 24/7 secure access practical help and support available from a network of specialist business advisors on-site car parking facilities kitchen facilities. Virtual For companies not yet ready to move into an office, CEME Innovation Centre's Virtual packages are designed to provide many of the benefits of being based in the Innovation Centre, but without the cost of taking physical space. Meeting Facilities Companies can enjoy 'state-of-the-art' events and conferencing facilities on the CEME park. A 120-seat auditorium, a range of meeting rooms of different sizes, a Boardroom and exhibition space are all available at the stunning venue. From outside summer events overlooking the landscape grounds, to indoor day or evening launches, specific event requirements can be fulfilled. Partners CEME Innovation Centre is managed by Oxford Innovation on behalf of CEME Ltd. The Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) is a unique venture, a catalyst at the heart of the technology revolution in the London Thames Gateway area delivering business creation, business growth and skills acceleration for the local economy. It has a core focus on sustainable technologies, advanced manufacturing and knowledge led business sectors with specific targets to deliver skills enhancement to young people and adults, new business creation, inward investment and growth. Location The CEME Innovation Centre is conveniently positioned close to the M25 on the A13 providing easy access to the City, East London, Essex and Kent.