Member Responses
It would be helpful if UKSPA members feel able to share the advice that they are giving to occupiers and staff and email these to info@ukspa.org.uk. It would be particularly useful if you could share details if you are creating an online tenant community and providing specific advice on business support to occupiers at this time.
The UKSPA Covi-19 survey has asked for more details of their companies that are responding to the pandemic and these are being added to the Hub.
| Colworth Park | AG Plus Diagnostics | https://www.agplusdiagnostics.com/ | Agilis Reader – quantitative diagnostic reader |
| York Science Park | Aptamer Group Ltd | https://www.aptamergroup.co.uk/ | Reagents/Point of care tests |
| Sci-Tech Daresbury | Arcis Biotechnology | https://arcisbio.com/coronavirus-information/ Supplying RNA testing kit rapidly prepare respiratory tract specimens for molecular testing | Supplying RNA testing kit rapidly prepare respiratory tract specimens for molecular testing |
| Uni Wolverhampton Science Park | BCRS | https://bcrs.org.uk | Accredited lender for Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme |
| Edinburgh Technopole | Biobest Laboratories | http://www.biobest.co.uk/ | Working on testing |
| University of Warwick Science Park | Care We Share | ||
| Norwich Research Park | Earlham Institute & John Innes Centre | https://www.norwichresearchpark.com/news/norwich-research-park-scientists-join-hospital-fight-against-covid-19 | Covid-19 Testing, equipment loans, staff volunteering |
| UNIP | EkkoSense | https://www.ekkosense.com/ | Providing thermal control technology to data centres, to maximise capacity and stability |
| The Surrey Research Park | Eurofins Innovo Robotics & Unique Secure | https://www.eurofins.co.uk/ https://www.ukspa.org.uk/member-news/surrey-research-park-companies-join-forces-with-universities-to-develop-rapid-covid-19-test-kit/ | Testing Testing |
| Norwich Research Park | ICENI Diagnostics | https://www.icenidiagnostics.com/news/ | |
| The Surrey Research Park | iGenomix | https://www.igenomix.co.uk/ | |
| Edinburgh Technopole | Medtronic -offering ventilator design information | https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/about/news/medtronic-helps-during-covid19.html | |
| Stirling University Innovation Park Ltd | Merck | Skid mounted Vessel Insulated Evaporator | |
| Colworth Park | MIP Diagnostics | https://www.mip-dx.com/ | |
| Menai Science Park | M-SParc | M-SParc community of makers are helping 3D print and deliver visors to the medical community | |
| Uni Wolverhampton Science Park | NHS / CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) | https://wolverhamptonccg.nhs.uk | Operating adjacent Covid-19 drive thru testing facility |
| UNIP | Nottingham Scientific Limited | https://www.nsl.eu.com/ | Providing secure and authenticated geo-positioning for government and law enforcement |
| Sussex Innovation Centre | One Research | https://www.oneresearch.co.uk/ | Clinical Research |
| Sci-Tech Daresbury | Perfectus Biomed | http://perfectusbiomed.com | Carrying out microbiological testing support for companies developing anti-viral products |
| The Surrey Research Park | Prime Vigilance/Ergomed | https://www.ergomedplc.com/about-us/primevigilance/ | |
| Plymouth Science Park | PSP-3D printing of face visors for NHS | Face Visors | |
| Colworth Park | RAPIvD Ltd https://www.rapivd.com/ | https://www.rapivd.com/ | |
| Institute of Life Science | Swansea university | https://www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office/news-events/news/2020/03/south-wales-industry-consortium-established-to-support-the-nhs-covid-19-response.php | SWARM (The South Wales Additive and Rapid Manufacturing Consortium) in its mission to support NHS Wales’ covid-19 response. |
| The Surrey Research Park | Techdow Pharma | http://www.techdow-pharma.co.uk/about/companyprofile.html | |
| Norwich Research Park | University of East Anglia | https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/ventilators | Ventilators |
| Norwich Research Park | University of East Anglia | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-52019863/university-of-east-anglia-staff-produce-hand-sanitiser | University of East Anglia Hand sanitiser production |
| Uni Wolverhampton Science Park | University of Wolverhampton | https://www.wlv.ac.uk/ | Testing/Ventilator and sanitiser production |
| Menai Science Park | Virustatic Shield | https://www.virustaticshield.com | Face Masks |
| Menai Science Park | wyngriffithdesign | https://sites.google.com/view/wyngriffithdesign | Has been using M-SParc to create (3D printed) door openers |
| Roslin Innovation Centre | 6 x lab based tenants collaborating on Therapeutics and testing for COVID-19 | ||
| Glyndŵr Innovation | OpTIC Technology Centre | http://www.glyndwrinnovations.co.uk/ | Glyndŵr Innovations are producing visors for front line health workers as part of the North Wales Covid-19 Face Shield coordinated effort |
Sector sources of information
Business: Business Continuity
The Business Continuity Instutute provides extensive COVID-19 Resources and News for Resilience Professionals. Find the latest news, resources and updates below relating to the outbreak and pandemic planning. This page will be updated frequently as new information and resources become available at https://www.thebci.org/knowledge/coronavirus.html
Business: General
HM Government has listed a number of business organisations that are providing advice on Covid-19. This can be read here.
CBI – The CBI has collated everything you need to know about COVID-19, including advice, guidance, and what your business can do to help.
Enterprise Nation – advice hub for small businesses by Enterprise Nation, including details of government support schemes
Tech Nation – are blogging regularly about policy interventions the Government is making to support businesses. The blog is updated regularly here.
Business: Employee and Home Working Advice
ACAS gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice including, Social distancing and vulnerable people, working from home and what to do if an employee does not want to go to work. Visit www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus
ACAS advice on Working from home. Employers and employees should be practical, flexible and sensitive to each other’s situation when working from home because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more here.
Business: Life Science
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry is working closely with the Department of Health and the NHS on how their members can best support the Government as plans evolve and we adapt to an ever-changing situation Their COVID-19 hub gives you access to the most up-to-date information for what pharmaceutical companies are doing to tackle the outbreak.
UK BioIndustry Association – The BIA blog has been created to deliver the latest research in the area, potential impact to medicine supply chains and SMEs, as well as providing the latest business planning advice.
