Construction of The Venture Centre is progressing rapidly in 1983.

A historic moment unfolds on 24th February 1984 as The Rt. Hon. Margaret Thatcher, officially opens The Venture Centre.

Herald Court (formerly Advanced Technology Units) opens in 1985, marking a significant milestone in UWSP’s continuous development and dedication to innovation.

Work to expand the Science Park continues in 1986, as Vanguard Centre and Admiral House open.

The Venture Centre undergoes expansion in 1987, just four years after opening its doors to tenants, as the demand for office space on the park experiences a notable surge.

Further expansion unfolds on the UWSP site in 1988, as Viscount Centre I is built, with Viscount Centre II in progress.

In 1989, Viscount Centre II opens its doors, marking a momentous milestone and significantly expands UWSP’s ownership and management portfolio to a total of 13 buildings.

Launching in 1990, the Student Projects Scheme paired university students with SMEs for 8-week projects, offering companies low-cost access to student skills.

In 1991, UWSP partnered with European science parks under the EU's SPRINT contract to foster cross-border collaborations and expand European markets.

Sovereign Court I welcomes tenants as it opens its doors in 1992.

Sovereign Court I and Sovereign Court II now stand side by side in 1993.

Minerva Business Angel Network (Formerly LINC) launches in 1994. Minerva provides a forum of private investors looking to invest in emerging technology businesses.

UWSP celebrates its ten-year anniversary in 1994, commemorating a decade of impactful operation and contributions to innovation and collaboration.

The sculpture “…In The Stillness”, crafted by Jean Parker, becomes a notable addition to the park’s artistic landscape in 1995.

Techmark, a scheme designed to assist companies to market their products or technologies in the UK and overseas, launches at UWSP in 1996.

In 1997, UWSP opens the doors to it’s first Satellite Innovation Centre – Warwick Innovation Centre.

The UWSP business support team launch TeamStart in 1997, a hands-on programme helping ambitious, successful and experienced managers and directors to start their own companies.

The EMC facility offering state-of-the-art equipment opens in 1998, enabling companies to ensure their products are EMC compliant.

The Clusters initiative begins in 1999, with the aim of developing “clusters” of innovative companies, who work together with a common interest.

Business Innovation Centre in Binley is unveiled and operational in 2000, welcoming its first tenants.

Blythe Valley Innovation Centre in Solihull is unveiled and operational in 2001, welcoming its first tenants.

Phase three of Warwick Innovation Centre is completed in 2002, following the phase two extension which was opened in December 1998.

The Investment Readiness programme begins in 2003 to help companies develop from the early concept stage to the point where they were investment ready.

UWSP celebrates 20 years of operation in 2004.

UWSP was named UKBI Incubator of the Year in 2004, recognised for its exceptional support in fostering the growth of young businesses.

UWSP celebrates the opening of Riley Court in 2004, a new 40,000 sq ft building for growing technologies.

UWSP CEO David Rowe, wins Queens Award for Enterprise Promotion Lifetime Achievement in 2006 as part of the Queen’s 80th birthday celebrations.

Ignite, UWSP’s business incubation programme is up and running at The Venture Centre in 2007. The programme draws on all of the assets within the Science Park and our business development team.

In 2008, leveraging UWSP's support services and industry connections, David Cole launched Eco Valve Solutions, a company specializing in spill prevention, after being made redundant from Ford.

UWSP marks its 25th anniversary in 2009, during this time it has helped over 1,000 companies – leading to many thousands of new jobs in the area.

In 2010, Embed, a Science Park tenant specialising in automotive electronics, expands into the USA.

2010 saw UWSP becomes the first Midlands organisation to gain a national award for its ICT provisions.

Founder Director of UWSP David Rowe retires and David Grindrod moved up from being Deputy Director, to Acting Director of the Science Park in 2011.

Sprue Aegis was once again recognised as one of Britain’s 100 top performing private companies, earning a place for the fifth year running in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table in 2012.

In 2013, UWSP began to manage Wellesbourne Enterprise Park on behalf of the University of Warwick.

In 2014, UWSP tenant EnginSoft UK, collaborating with Cranfield University and Housing & Care 21, adapts the Microsoft Kinect sensor for long-term health and social care applications.

Micropathology, a pioneering laboratory at The Venture Centre, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015, marking two decades of providing rapid diagnostics for serious infections.

A new support programme (Business Ready) designed to help companies achieve their growth potential, is available to tech-based companies across Coventry and Warwickshire from 2016.

Tim Powell, who led Minerva Business Angels from 2009, received a major award in 2017 upon his retirement.

The Moasure ONE, a revolutionary product is developed and created by 3D Technologies at Warwick Innovation Centre in 2018.

Nigel Shanahan pays tribute to UWSP after helping him transform a start-up idea into a £50 million business in 2019.

In 2019, the second phase of the Business Ready programme is launched after the first three-year phase was a major success, helping companies and the winder economy.

Minerva Business Angels celebrates its 100th investment milestone in 2021, with the backing of a pioneering drone logistics company, Skyfarer.

Science Park tenant Embed receives prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2021.

In 2022, UWSP launches the Ignite Alumni Network programme, bringing together the firms it has helped over the years to share knowledge, issues and stories of their growth.

UWSP celebrates an incredible 40 years of operation in 2024.