Environment for growth York Science Park Innovation Centre Ltd W E L C O M E Susanne Gilbert 21 st July 2006

Environment for growth OUR VISION: We Create an Environment for Growth

Environment for growth Key Objectives Promoting and supporting the development of technology businessesPromoting and supporting the development of technology businesses Supporting links to the UniversitySupporting links to the University Offering flexible and affordable state of the art infrastructureOffering flexible and affordable state of the art infrastructure Facilitating technology transferFacilitating technology transfer Contributing to sustainable economic growthContributing to sustainable economic growth

Environment for growth Setting the Scene York – a major driver for the regional economyYork – a major driver for the regional economy Science City – one of six Hub of R&D – CSL, DEFRA, University 9000 people employed in science and technology in York area9000 people employed in science and technology in York area Contribution of the regional universitiesContribution of the regional universities York Science Park – a major engine for company formation and growthYork Science Park – a major engine for company formation and growth

Environment for growth How we fit in Grown From 20,000 to 100,000 sq ft - unique combination of facilitiesGrown From 20,000 to 100,000 sq ft - unique combination of facilities 72 companies (80% of all companies on park)72 companies (80% of all companies on park) With 1 to 40+ employees on siteWith 1 to 40+ employees on site 5 international multi-site companies5 international multi-site companies 3 National Centres3 National Centres Extensive links & partnershipsExtensive links & partnerships On- & off-site business supportOn- & off-site business support

Environment for growth Business Development Increased occupancy –Innovation 92% –Bio 87% –IT 83% Increased target markets – international clients China Incubator Project Contribution to York as a Science City – PR Committee / Inward Investment Development of successful conferencing business Launch of new services –Facilities management –Video conferencing –Development of advisory / signposting services –Shared laboratory equipment

Environment for growth Essential University Links Of the 72 companies based within the Centres: 14% spin outs14% spin outs 4% departmental4% departmental 47% Science City York47% Science City York 4% University joint venture4% University joint venture 13% departmental links13% departmental links 18% supply professional services18% supply professional services

Environment for growth Innovation Centre Background Approx. 32,000 sq. ft Opened 1995 * Consistently 100% full for 9 years * Currently 95% capacity * Currently 95% capacity 28 Tenant companies, including: 9 business support and service 9 business support and service companies companies

Environment for growth Biocentre Approximately 34,000 sq.ft accommodation A community of small and medium sized bioscience companies Scale, flexibility and infrastructure provide for companies that –are expanding and consolidating post-incubation stagepost-incubation stage –require new or additional locations e.g. from oversease.g. from overseas –are new-starts incubation stageincubation stage

Environment for growth Perfect Environment Perfect Environment Flexible combination of office and laboratory facilitiesFlexible combination of office and laboratory facilities High containment capabilityHigh containment capability Impressive and prestigious settingImpressive and prestigious setting Purpose built for commercial biotechnologyPurpose built for commercial biotechnology

Environment for growth IT Centre IT Centre Completed in August ,000 sq ft IT provision: –State of the art computer and telecommunication links –Data centre with “bandwidth on demand” –Category 6 Flood Wiring –Secure, air-conditioned server room –UPS, generator backup facility and fire suppression system –Superior security features: 24 hour patrols, CCTV & swipe card access

Environment for growth Conference Facilities Caters for 2 to 60 delegates Facilities include: Welcome pack on arrival Relaxation area Refreshments Video conferencing

Environment for growth Facilities OfficesLaboratoriesTelecommunications Superior IT systems Reception Office and conferencing equipment Business support Facilities management Free organised networking events And so much more….

Environment for growth YOUR QUESTIONS ?? YOUR QUESTIONS ?? Innovation Centre Biocentre IT Centre