ABOUT

Aim

The University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) and the University of Wolverhampton Telford Innovation Campus (UWTIC) aim to provide a complete solution for businesses in the West Midlands, by providing excellent quality accommodation complemented by a comprehensive range of support and development services thus ensuring that both established and new start companies, have the perfect environment to grow and develop their businesses providing a sustainable future for all and maximum positive impact to the local economy.

Company History and Objectives

The University of Wolverhampton Science Park Limited is a joint venture between the University of Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton City Council. UoWSP offers a unique package of property and business services providing a vibrant and sustainable environment in which innovative and knowledge based companies can grow.

The University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) is located on a prime site approximately a mile north of Wolverhampton city centre and a few minutes away from i54 Enterprise Zone; it benefits from easy access to the UK motorway network, intercity rail services and several regional airports.

Today, UoWSP is home to over 100 businesses working in a broad range of technological and creative disciplines including software development, environmental management, engineering design and consultancy, photography and videography, graphics, website design, water technology, environmental research, bespoke training and education, healthcare and business support services.

After 25 years of progression and expansion, the site now comprises over 12,000 square metres of space for companies in all stages of development and growth. There are presently four distinct buildings on the site plus a business incubation centre.

The Technology Centre offers a range of accommodation for technology-based businesses and is the main conference venue, housing several meeting rooms of varying sizes and 200 seat, fully raked auditorium, all with dedicated AV equipment.

Our manned reception is the ideal venue to meet and greet your guests and has ample breakout areas for a meeting or just to sit and catch-up with colleagues.

The Creative Industries Centre offers a range of accommodation space for creative and digital-focused businesses and also houses SPARK Business Incubation Centre, offering subsidised office accommodation and specialist start-up support to new start businesses in the creative, digital and technology sectors

On the ground floor, there is also a fully equipped Photo Studio featuring a range of photography equipment including a hi-glide system and a selection of background colours, this facility has roller shutter access for vehicles or large products and has an adjacent changing and make up room.

The Science Centre The latest addition to the Science Park is the award-winning Science Centre, providing facilities to support the life sciences, aerospace, automotive and construction sectors in the region. The centre offers exceptional offices, laboratories and workshops and aims to improve regional economic performance and attract inward investment to the area by combining these amenities with access to the University of Wolverhampton’s World-Leading research base, talented graduate resources and a range of business support services.

Catering outlets offer a range of hot and cold meals. Also included are the Starbucks^TM and Bewleys^TM coffee brands, a range of sandwiches, Fairtrade^TM confectionary and snacks.

A range of catering packages are available for tenant meetings and conferences.

Accommodation and onsite facilities

UoWSP offers tenant companies high-quality business accommodation, supported by a dedicated site team and comprehensive range of additional services specifically designed to meet the changing requirements of growing companies.

Accommodation services provided include:

• Fully serviced business accommodation
• Superfast Broadband
• VoIP Telephony
• Flexible licence agreements
• Conference and meeting room facilities
• Secure 24 hour access
• Free car park for both staff and visitor
• Catering facilities and Cafés serving Starbucks^TM, Bewleys^TMand Fairtrade^TM range of products
• Conference and meeting room facilities
• Photo studio

UoWSP is also home to a number of companies offering complementary professional services such as marketing, accountancy, copy writing, translation and legal services. This helps to create a diverse business community and encourages collaboration as well as providing easy access to essential business services.

Onsite Business Support Services

The Black Country Growth Hub is able to draw on a wealth of expertise and best practise. As well as connections from across the Growth Hub Network, Central Government and national partners such as Innovate UK, the Department for International Trade and the British Business Bank.

Business Incubation

Spark is the University of Wolverhampton’s business start hub offering a variety of modern work space options across several regional business centres in the Black Country and The Marches.  From Spark’s vibrant central hub based at UoWSP to the modern e-Innovation Centre at Telford we offer flexible, managed but relaxed work spaces so that you can focus on growing your business.

More about the facilities and services at SPARK BIC can be found on the website: www.sparkspace.co.uk

The e-Innovation Centre at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus located just off Junction 4 of the M54, offers flexible business accommodation to new start and growing technology businesses in Shropshire. The centre has 36 incubator units and a number of larger grow-on units, as well as a facility for businesses that may require a “drop in” service.

Further information can be viewed at: www.e-innovationcentre.co.uk

As e-Innovation Centre tenants grow and local businesses look to expand, their accommodation requirements can be met by the additional on-site capacity provided by the Business and Technology Centre

Knowledge Transfer Initiatives

The University of Wolverhampton has an excellent and award winning track record in the delivery of Knowledge Transfer initiatives and a strong commitment to improving the economic prosperity of the region. To find out more about the following examples, contact the Knowledge Transfer Team  at www.wlv.ac.uk/KTP

Testimonials

“The decision to move onto the Science Park was an easy one for us and the team there couldn’t do enough to make the transition as smooth as possible. The specialist facilities are ideal for businesses like ours as we enhance our research and development activities. It also allows us to access a multitude of support channels as we continue to improve outcomes for our customers and of course, with our other hat on, to help save lives.”

Matt Eccles, Marketing Director

TyTek Group

“As a new start-up venture, we wanted the business to be positioned centrally to enable our UK wide customer to access our services. Being based within the Science centre has given us access to the excellent facilities available and we are looking forward to hopefully working with other like-mind businesses at the Science park over the coming months.”

Sara Tarrant

VOSC

“We believe moving to University of Wolverhampton Science Park was the right move for us, as we are amongst other scientific-based businesses and have the opportunity to form a strong network with them, to act as a one-stop for all scientific research needs to the local community and beyond.”

Olukunle Akanbi, Head Trainer

LabMedExpert Limited

Centres 

Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP):

University of Wolverhampton Science Park

Technology Centre

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 824000 Fax: +44 (0) 1902 824005

Email: enquiries@wolverhamptonsp.co.uk

Website: www.wolverhamptonsp.co.uk

University of Wolverhampton Science Park

Creative Industries Centre

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 837400 Fax: +44 (0) 1902 837401

Email: enquiries@wolverhamptonsp.co.uk

Website: www.wolverhamptonsp.co.uk

SPARK Business Incubation Centre

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 837400 Fax: +44 (0) 1902 837401

Email: enquiries@sparkspace.co.uk

Website: www.sparkspace.co.uk

The University of Wolverhampton Telford Innovation Campus:

e-Innovation Centre

Tel: +44 (0) 1952 288200 Fax: +44 (0) 1952 288205

Website: www.e-innovationcentre.co.uk