ABOUT
M-SParc’s vision is driving knowledge based science linked to research expertise. This is achieved by stimulating an entrepreneurial culture linking innovation in key sectors such as low carbon energy and the environment and ICT. Developing an area of innovation in North West Wales with the science park being a catalyst for innovative ideas in the region. The park also sees itself as making a contribution to growing the region’s economy and the provision of a skilled workforce.
Universities
M-SParc has strong ties with Bangor University, in particular the Colleges of Physical and Applied Sciences, Natural Science, and Health and Behavioural Science. Other universities, research institutes in the UK, Europe and worldwide working on relevant and linked projects work with us. Linking academic expertise with business opportunities is a key part of M-SParc’s offer.
Services and Facilities
Pre start-ups can make use of the hot desking space, informal meetings spaces, cafe area and free wi-fi. Tenant companies are offered 24 hour secure access, flexible office spaces that can grow with the company, laboratory and clean workshop space, as well as regular meetings with M-SParc support staff. Corporations are offered secure office space with restricted access, as well as meeting and conference rooms and a ‘soft landing’ package.
All companies on site are offered secure and reliable broadband, HR support, grant support, IP protection and advice, legal advice, leadership and management skills, and more. Full details can be found on our website. Competitive rates will be offered, office and laboratory plans are available.
Become a virtual tenant
Virtual tenancies allow companies to take advantage of the excellent business support packages offered. This will be particular useful to start-up companies who may need extra support to navigate the grants allocation processes and access to finance.
Ecodetect secures £490,000 investment to scale AI-led technology for offshore renewables
Ecodetect, an M-SParc based company specialising in AI-driven marine monitoring for offshore infrastructure, has secured a £490,000 equity investment to help scale its technology, create new jobs and support a new phase of growth in tandem with the UK’s fast-expanding...
Ynni Cymru backs M-SParc’s mission to become UK’s First Net Zero Science Park
M-SParc has taken a major step toward becoming the UK’s first net zero science park, thanks to a significant funding boost from Ynni Cymru. The grant, totalling £624,500, will allow M-SParc to slash its carbon footprint by an impressive 86%, putting it ahead of...
M-SParc take Welsh innovation #OnTour to London
Wales is set to take London by a storm this September, as we showcase a nation of innovators, and provide an opportunity for industry to network with a new ecosystem Expanding their reach beyond North Wales, M-SParc has now set sights on London. Welsh innovators...
New 5G Research Centre Launches in North Wales
A 5G research centre, which will make Wales a global leader in the technology and change how the internet works, will be officially launched at M-SParc, Bangor University’s Science Park. The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre is run by professors and researchers...
M-Sparc is on a winning streak
M-SParc, Wales’ first dedicated Science Park, which opened on the 1st of March 2018 is on a winning streak! In the past week, the project won Digital Construction Project of the Year 2018 at the Constructing Excellence National Awards, secured a new...
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