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The West of Scotland offers a variety of high calibre office and laboratory accommodation to suit all bio business requirements, from incubator space on university campuses, flexible space in business parks, to tailor made laboratory space in science parks. Below is a selection of accommodation alternatives. If you have a specific requirement about business accommodation, Nexxus can put you in touch with the appropriate contacts to assist you in your search for the perfect location for your business.Incubator Space on University Campuses
A variety of bio incubator space is available at the University of Glasgow from the new Centre for Integrated Diagnostic Systems, commercial incubator units in Robertson Building to the Animal Health Technology Transfer Complex. For further information, please contact
The Strathclyde University Incubator offers flexible accommodation, management support, bookkeeping and office services.
A state-of the-art laboratory to assist spin-out companies in the biotechnology sector commercialise their research, was opened in August 2003.
Existing life science companies present include Q-One Biotech, Scottish Biomedical, Transgenomics and R Biopharm Rhone. Over 3,000 sq m of speculative space, available on flexible leases, will be constructed by the private sector in 2003.
In 2003 construction will commence on a new 28 hectare Technology Park at Robroyston, 5 miles northwest of the city centre. The site will benefit from a dedicated motorway junction from the M80 and will ultimately provide 50,000 sq m of accommodation. Speculative buildings and sites for bespoke development will become available towards the end of 2003.
In the heart of the merchant city, adjacent to Strathclyde University, Scotlands first city centre initiative City Science will commence in 2003. It is envisaged that this phased, multi-storey development will provide 37,000 sq m of accommodation.
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park, in East Kilbride, provides a dynamic environment for all types of technology companies, whether you are a start-up, global leader, growing business or inward investor.
Hamilton Information Technology Park (HITP) is one of the leading locations for inward investment in the United Kingdom. The park has attracted a wide range of businesses, from electronics to banking. The total number of people employed on the park is approximately 1,650 so far.
Strathclyde Business Park is well established as one of Scotland's most successful business locations. The site offers high quality campus style accommodation in an attractive environment and its selection of new buildings meet the highest technical standards
The Medi-park is a development dedicated to the needs of medical companies. It offers a range of high specification units, specifically designed for companies producing medical technology, equipment and supplies. The Park's facilities include Scotland's only major ethylene oxide contract sterilisation plant, as well as a commercial gas & steam sterilisation facility. The MediPark benefits from its strategic location within Strathclyde Business Park, Scotland's largest and most successful business park.
Hannah InterActions manages the Hannah Research Park, in Ayrshire, offering offers premises for knowledge based companies
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