Engineering
The Campus Technology Hub has spaces tailored for start-ups and SMEs conducting research and development in engineering and new technologies.
Including light assembly areas and larger workshop spaces, these facilities are purpose built to support companies in research and development in dry lab disciplines such as robotics, mechanical engineering, electrotechnology and electronics development. The workshop spaces are equipped with roller shutter doors, or double door access for easy equipment movement.
Laboratories and grow on space
STFC offers state of the art facilities and support to grow and scale a business effectively. Recognising the challenges that companies may face growing from a start-up to a small to medium enterprise, our infrastructure enables companies to reduce the risks associated with the upfront capital expenditure. Our scale-up laboratories give companies the opportunity to expand sustainably while maintaining efficient costs.
Benefits
Flexible terms of lease
Technical support
Diverse range of lab sizes
From 9m² to 60m²
Access to prototyping expertise
Including in visualisation, virtual and augmented reality, and additive manufacturing
Office and Access Scheme
Our facilities offer access to hot desk, dedicated desk and private offices to cater for the requirements of early-stage businesses, from start-up through to a high-growth scaling business. Our inclusive fixed rate allows start-ups to limit their CAPEX, control their cash flow and to develop their business in a professional environment.
Offices
From dedicated desks to 15m² private offices, we have the capability to welcome entrepreneurs and their teams in an environment where they can work, collaborate and invite clients in a professional environment.
Access Scheme
The access scheme, our entry level offer, provides start-ups the opportunity to develop their product and service in a professional environment and to have access to technical and business support.
Funded Incubation Programmes
ESA BIC UK
The ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom (ESA BIC UK) provides start-ups with technical expertise and facilities, business support, networking, office space and funding needed to overcome innovation challenges and accelerate business growth.
Part of ESA’s thriving Europe-wide network of Business Incubation Centres, the ESA BIC UK provides a unique environment perfectly engineered to accelerate innovation and unlock commercial potential. Each year we support start-ups working in sectors including aerospace, healthcare, energy, agriculture and digital technology.
ESA Phi-Lab UK
The ESA Phi-Lab UK provides the funding and support to enable the commercialisation of innovative technologies that promote space sustainability and sustainability on earth. Access support from world-leading technical and scientific expertise to business coaching and commercialisation.
Find out more about our funded incubation programmes and how they fund and accelerate the commercialisation of deep tech innovations.
Sci-Tech Daresbury Campus
Larger spaces are available to rent on campus through our joint venture company, Sci-Tech Daresbury.
Sci-Tech Daresbury offers space to rent within its multi-occupied buildings, showcasing high-quality offices, lab space, and workshops.
At Sci-Tech Daresbury, more than 160 start-ups, scale-ups and global giants are working side-by-side and together with some of the brightest minds in science at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory.
