Frequently Asked Questions

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.

You can join our community in a variety of ways:

• Through our business support activity – You will have access to events, workshops, business support and networking opportunities.
• As a non-resident member – Will give you access to our business lounges and registered address at the Science Park.
• As a resident member – You are a tenant or occupier in our innovation centre offices, scale-up space or start-up incubator.

We offer flexible short-term and long-term leases at the Science Park. All of our leases are renewable to accommodate company growth.

Warwick Science Park delivers a variety of business support services that companies can utilise to facilitate growth and innovation. These include start-up facilities and incubation by Ignite, access to finance, skills and knowledge support through the Business Ready programme and augmented by equity investments through the Minerva Business Angel Network. Access to market support is powered by Techmark, the science park’s technical marketing consultancy.

Warwick Science Park is proud to offer a wealth of spaces for office, workshop and laboratory activities and services including Business Support, venues for corporate events, conferences, and facilitated access to the University’s scientific facilities and equipment. Training, public events, sports facilities, lectures, and short courses are also accessible on application.

At the University of Warwick Science Park, we support startup and growing businesses within technology and science-based industries.

Amenities at The Venture Centre include air-conditioned meeting rooms, telephone answering services, post franking, broadband internet and access to catering services as well as attractive common spaces.

The key benefits of being located at the University of Warwick Science Park include access to world-class research, a skilled talent pool, and collaborative opportunities with academia. The campus environment also offers excellent facilities and a vibrant community.

Yes, The Venture Centre offers leases that can be renewed when required.

The Venture Centre is located at the University of Warwick Science Park with superb transport links. Located 3 miles to the southeast of Coventry, it provides excellent access to the M1/M6/M42 motorways and is a short drive to Birmingham International Airport. You can reach central London by train in less than an hour.

It can take two to six weeks to move into an office depending on complexity. This includes negotiating lease terms/sign-off and completing all paperwork as necessary.

To arrange a viewing or get more information about The Venture Centre, please contact us on +44 (0) 24 7632 3000 or email [email protected].

Amenities at the Business Innovation Centre include a fully serviced reception area offering telephone and postal services, administration and a warm welcome to all with support from the centre management team. The centre also offers networking opportunities throughout the year.

Yes, the Business Innovation Centre offers leases that can be renewed when required. The leases are flexible, allowing businesses to scale up or down as needed with short-term contracts available.

The Business Innovation Centre offers offices and workshop spaces suitable for startups and growing businesses.

The Business Innovation Centre in Binley is located near major road networks including the M1, M5, M6. It’s also a short drive from Birmingham International Airport and less than one hour from London via Coventry train station.

It can take two to six weeks to move into an office depending on complexity. This includes negotiating lease terms/sign-off and completing all paperwork as necessary.

To arrange a viewing or get more information about the Business Innovation Centre, please contact us on +44 (0) 24 7643 0000 or email [email protected].

Our spaces are equally suitable for small or large tech-based companies. Warwick Innovation Centre has been designed for the full range of uses most commonly required by such businesses. They can be configured to give office environments for software engineering, demonstration, training and administration, as well as for design and development work.

Amenities at Warwick Innovation Centre include a fully serviced and staffed reception area, meeting rooms and a communal meeting area with internet access and hot and cold refreshments. The centre also boasts electronic security, 24-hour access, shower facilities and inclusive parking with electric vehicle charging points.

Yes,  Warwick Innovation Centre offers leases that can be renewed when required.

Warwick Innovation Centre is located on Warwick Technology Park in a highly accessible location. The offices are approximately 3 miles from the M40, 1 mile south of Warwick and 2 miles from Leamington Spa. It’s within easy reach of Birmingham and Coventry with access to London via the M40. Rail links are provided from Leamington Spa and Warwick Parkway train stations into London, whilst Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station are within a short drive of the property.

It can take two to six weeks to move into an office depending on complexity. This includes negotiating lease terms/sign-off and completing all paperwork as necessary.

To arrange a viewing or get more information about Warwick Innovation Centre, please contact us on +44 (0) 1926 623 000 or email [email protected].

Blythe Valley Innovation Centre hosts a thriving business community and facilitates connections between companies. By locating your business at Blythe Valley Innovation Centre you’ll benefit from excellent transport links, and amenities such as on-site parking, fitness centres, a day nursery and green spaces.

Yes, Blythe Valley Innovation Centre hosts networking events, workshops and seminars to help businesses connect and collaborate. Tenants also have access to the broader Warwick Science Park network.

Yes, Blythe Valley Innovation Centre offers leases that can be renewed when required.

Blythe Valley Innovation Centre is located on Blythe Valley Business Park in a highly accessible location. The offices are just off Junction 4 of the M42 at the heart of the UK’s motorway system and only minutes away from Solihull town centre and Birmingham International Airport and Railway station.

It can take two to six weeks to move into an office depending on complexity. This includes negotiating lease terms/sign-off and completing all paperwork as necessary.

To arrange a viewing or get more information about Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, please contact us on +44 (0) 121 506 9000 or email [email protected].

Scale Up Space is more flexible accommodation designed for businesses that have outgrown their initial startup phase and require more space to support continued growth or established companies that are relocating activities.

Scale Up Space is suitable for businesses in various sectors, including technology, life sciences, engineering and other tech-based activities.

Yes, the Scale Up Spaces can be customised to meet specific business needs. Existing tenants have adapted their spaces to a mix of office, workshop, prototyping or laboratory-based activities. Depending on the lease terms, you may be able to modify the layout, add specialised equipment or adjust the office environment to suit your specific needs.

The key benefits of leasing Scale Up Space at the University of Warwick Science Park include proximity to supply chains, 40 years of innovation heritage at a prestigious location and potential partners based in our innovation ecosystem.

The leasing process involves an initial conversation to understand your business requirements, a tour of the available spaces and negotiation of lease terms. Once you select your preferred space, contracts are finalised and you can move in.

Lease terms are designed to be flexible to accommodate the changing needs of a growing business and to modify the space as your business evolves.

Scale Up Space offers leases that can be renewed subject to contract and without prejudice.

Scale Up Space is located at the University of Warwick Science Park with superb transport links. Located 3 miles to the southeast of Coventry, it provides excellent access to the M1/M6/M42 motorways and is a short drive from Birmingham International Airport. You can reach central London by train in less than an hour.

To arrange a viewing or get more information about Scale Up Space, please contact us on + 44 (0)24 7632 3000 or email [email protected].

The University of Warwick Science Park offers the ability to run wet labs, dry labs and specialised facilities tailored for specific business and research needs.

Yes, our spaces come with leases that can be renewed when required.

Yes, our leases are flexible to suit your business needs.

Yes, our laboratory offices are customisable and can be modified to suit your business and research requirements.

Yes, one of the benefits of renting lab space at the University of Warwick Science Park is the facilitated access to shared research facilities and equipment at the University of Warwick on application.

To arrange a viewing or get more information about our available spaces suitable for lab-based activities, please contact us via our enquiry form, call us on +44 (0) 24 7632 3000 or email [email protected].

Office rental packages include high-speed internet, security, maintenance, car parking, reception services, cleaning, furniture, electricity and 24/7 access as standard, whereas our business lounges are business hour access only. There may be additional services and benefits depending on the location of the office. Browse our locations today.

Yes, we understand that startups need flexibility so our office leases are short term by design.

The University of Warwick Science Park supports startups by providing a portfolio of in-house Business Support services alongside access to University of Warwick facilities, research and students. Startups at the Science Park can also enjoy a wealth of networking events and a collaborative ecosystem.

Our startup office spaces are predominantly designed for tech startups, however we welcome businesses from a range of different industry sectors.

To arrange a viewing or get more information about our available startup office space, please contact us via our enquiry form, call us on +44 (0) 24 7632 3000 or email [email protected].

The University of Warwick Science Park is proud to offer a wealth of facilities and services including Business Support, scientific, manufacturing & sports facilities, venues for corporate events, conferences & training, public events, lectures and short courses and so much more.

Yes, one of the benefits of renting lab space at the University of Warwick Science Park is the facilitated access to shared research facilities and equipment at the University of Warwick on application.

The University of Warwick Science Park delivers a variety of business support services that companies can utilise to facilitate growth and innovation. These include start-up facilities offered by our Ignite incubator, providing incubation support, access to finance and investment readiness support featuring the Minerva Business Angel Network and access to market support powered by Techmark, the science park’s technical marketing consultancy.

We offer flexible short-term and long-term leases at the University of Warwick Science Park. All of our leases are renewable.

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.

Warwick Science Park delivers a variety of business support services that companies can utilise to facilitate growth and innovation. These include start-up facilities and incubation by Ignite, access to finance, skills and knowledge support through the Business Ready programme and augmented by equity investments through the Minerva Business Angel Network. Access to market support is powered by Techmark, the science park’s technical marketing consultancy.

Business support services are available mainly to tech-based businesses with high growth potential and on application.

UWSP provides a blend of free and paid support services. 

• Business Ready is a fully funded programme and free for qualifying participants
• Techmark services are fee-based. Every project is bespoke to a client’s requirements.
• Support from the Ignite incubator is provided at no cost; however, a monthly license fee is charged for each startup office and access to the Ignite Business Lounges.
• Minerva charges a small administration fee along with a percentage-based success fee from the funds raised through the network.

You can apply by filling out our online forms, giving us a call, or emailing us using the contact details provided.

It is not uncommon for businesses to access more than one programme at a time. For example, a company based in the Ignite incubator might be fundraising through Minerva and getting complementary support from our Business Ready programme.

To access Ignite Business Incubation, you’ll need to be a start-up business or a knowledge-based or innovation-led business with high growth potential and the intention or potential to access the knowledge base.

Ignite offers bespoke support for near-to-market propositions. Ignite acknowledges that Rome (your company name here) wasn’t built in a day and can provide long-term intensive support as and when companies require it.

The Ignite programme has supported businesses from a wide range of tech-based sectors and industries.

At the University of Warwick Science Park, our Ignite Business Incubation programme lasts for 12 months.

The support given by the Ignite programme is free but fees apply for Ignite incubation offices as well as for Ignite Business Lounge membership.

To apply for Ignite Business Incubation, please contact our team on  +44 (0)24 7632 3000 or email [email protected].

After joining Ignite you will be eligible to join the Ignite Alumni Network. The Ignite Alumni Network is delivered by the University of Warwick Science Park and brings together like minded companies and ventures that were supported by the Science Park’s Ignite incubator.
The network meets three times a year in different locations and provides a wealth of networking and support services. Ignite members will also be able to join a range of knowledge workshops and other networking events organised by the University of Warwick Science Park and the wider University of Warwick.

Businesses that have participated in Warwick Science Parks Ignite incubator, the Business Ready support programme, the Teamstart programme and Minerva Business Angels can join the Ignite Alumni Network.

If you meet the above criteria, you can apply to join the Ignite Alumni Network. Please contact us on  +44 (0)24 7632 3000 or email [email protected].

To become a sponsor, you can contact us on +44 (0)24 7632 3000 or email [email protected]. Sponsors benefit from exhibition displays at networking events, PR mentions, web banners, facilitated introductions to potential clients, and much more

Membership to the Ignite Business Lounge is open to any tech-based business whether small or large, start-up or scale-up, local or international. Please contact us to find out more.

No, the Ignite Business Lounges are available to any tech-based business on application.

Contact us on [email protected] if you’d like to find out more information about Ignite Business Lounge or to book a viewing.

Access to Finance support is available to most businesses depending on the type of funding they are looking to secure. Seed and equity investment is open to any and all, whereas support for other types of funding is limited to businesses who can demonstrate that they have a footprint in the region, be that a trading, registered office, or residential address.

The University of Warwick Science Park is not a funder in its own right, but they do have close connections with a network of funders across the region. Our team will work with you to determine the best range of options.

We will help you develop a funding application and work alongside you to ensure the best chance of success. However, there are no guarantees. The University of Warwick Science Park is not a funder in its own right, but they do have close connections with a network of funders across the region.

No, A2F advice is fully funded so there is no cost for a business to take part, providing that they meet the eligibility criteria. However, it is likely that a business looking to raise debt funds or equity investment will have to pay an arrangement fee and other fees.

Businesses across all sectors and stages—from startups to established companies, B2B to B2C, and industries spanning products, services, manufacturing, and online platforms—have benefited from our A2F service.

Our services rely on an in-depth knowledge of the A2F opportunities available across the local region. Other opportunities will exist in other parts of the country and a company outside of our immediate area is recommended to engage with their providers to get the best advice. Companies outside the West Midlands can still be considered for investment by the Minerva Business Angels.

The Techmark service is designed to help SMEs primarily with business-to-business propositions.

The cost of the Techmark service is entirely bespoke and depends on the specific assignment. Projects take anywhere from 5 to 50 working days to complete and depend on how niche the product or service is and how many market verticals and geographic markets are targeted.

To get started, drop us an email on [email protected] or phone +44 (0)24 7632 3000 to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll discuss your goals and how we can best support your business.

Techmark has delivered over 800 projects spanning a wide range of different markets, including specialist automotive, software, digital technologies, cleantech, biotech, medical, and other tech-based industries.