Top five benefits of being based at a science park

 

In 1970, the UK’s first science park was opened in Cambridge by university academics and local consultancy firms to better facilitate the sharing of knowledge between industry, academia, and government.

Fast forward to today, and these clusters of scientific organisations are now staples of the science and technology sector, with over 100 of them in the UK alone.

Due to the close proximity of facilities, talent and knowledge that they offer, they not only enhance the chance for effective and innovative research and development, but they also strengthen the local economy of wherever they’re situated.

We sum up the top five reasons for choosing to base your business at a science park…

1. You’re part of a vibrant community

Science parks are home to world-leading scientific organisations and institutions, bringing together all kinds of...