Supporting growing businesses
Your launchpad to success
When your business is growing, it’s an exciting time. It’s never been more important to have the right support and environment around you to help your business scale in good order. We offer everything a growing business needs to prosper and develop, from scalable workspaces to high-quality business support.
Connecting visionaries with opportunities
Immerse your growing business amid a significant cluster of innovative businesses at the University of Warwick Science Park and join a community of innovators; the perfect place for your tech-based company to go from strength to strength. Collaborate with the University of Warwick, connect with top-tier science facilities and equipment and gain business support and mentoring from our expert Business Support team.
Whether it’s access to a reputable address for your business, telephone answering services, conference or meeting rooms, we have a wealth of resources available to assist you. We are equipped to support growing SMEs with flexible contracts for a range of lounge, office and workspaces in Coventry, Warwick and Solihull.
Business support for growing businesses
Access to Finance
Designed to help early-stage businesses secure funding for growth, the Access to Finance (A2F) activity offers tailored guidance and access to diverse finance options, including debt, crowdfunding, grants and equity investment. Backed by affiliations with the Minerva Business Angel Network and financial institutions nationwide, the A2F team provides expertise in overcoming financial barriers and driving business success.
Business Ready
Business Ready, part of the Business Growth Warwickshire programme, helps tech-based and high-growth startup and scale-ups in Warwickshire overcome barriers and achieve sustainable growth. The programme offers tailored mentoring, skills development and expert guidance to drive innovation, secure investment, create jobs and turn business ambitions into reality.
Minerva Business Angels
The Minerva Business Angel Network connects emerging technology startups with private investors to facilitate funding and growth. Since 2010, Minerva has invested over £96 million into over 115 companies. It provides guidance to entrepreneurs on funding suitability, business potential and necessary resources, aiming to prepare them effectively for investment and sustainable growth.
Technical Marketing
The Techmark programme assists growing businesses in the Coventry, Warwickshire and West Midlands areas by providing comprehensive marketing services including market research and analysis, customer surveys, competition benchmarking, digital marketing strategies and much more. Techmark specialises in helping businesses identify and access new markets and execute integrated marketing campaigns to drive growth.
Workspaces for growing businesses
We know how important it is to have the right working environment for your business to thrive. The University of Warwick Science Park offers a variety of flexible workspace solutions tailored to support growing businesses. These include lounges, office and workshop spaces.
Our park offers workspaces for rapidly growing businesses, including 12 stand-alone buildings and four innovation centres containing workspaces of between 240 ft² / 22 m² and 22,000 ft² / 2,044 m² suitable for four to 250 people.
Much more than a workspace
Conference facilities
Sports & Wellness hub
Business Support
Cafes & restaurants
Reception services
24 hour access
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Growing businesses FAQ’s
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If yours isn’t there, feel free to contact us.
What facilities and services are available?
The University of Warwick Science Park is proud to offer a wealth of facilities and services for growing businesses, including business support, scientific, manufacturing & sports facilities, venues for corporate events, conferences & training, public events, lectures and short courses and so much more.
Can tenants access shared research facilities or equipment?
Yes, one of the benefits of renting at the University of Warwick Science Park is the facilitated access to shared research facilities and equipment with the University of Warwick, bringing with it collaboration opportunities.
What are the lease options for office spaces at the park?
We offer flexible leases at the University of Warwick Science Park. All of our leases are renewable.
How can I apply for a workspace at the University of Warwick Science Park?
You can apply for a workspace or arrange a viewing by calling our team on +44 (0) 24 7632 3000 or by emailing [email protected]. We’ll guide you through the application process and help find the right space for your needs.