A versatile and dynamic space for ambitious early-stage companies to thrive amongst the collaborative and innovative environment of Sci-Tech Daresbury.
The facility provides a wide range of offices, meeting spaces, self-contained project spaces and open plan project areas to suit all business needs. In addition, an impressive range of equipment is available for use, spanning 3D printing, Virtual Reality, scanning technologies and more.
All-access options are provided on a flexible and affordable basis to meet the rapidly evolving needs of an early-stage business, whether this is access to equipment, expertise or just a space to bring ideas to life. Companies also benefit from a wide range of business support activities, funding opportunities and campus events to support business growth and connectivity.
Access Options
Access Scheme
- Access to open plan area, including hot desking & meeting rooms
- Shared equipment (equipment list for full details)
- Access to STFC business support programme & campus events
Office
- 15 sqm furnished office space (suitable for 2–3 people)
- Access to shared equipment (see equipment list for full details), open plan area and meeting rooms
- Access to STFC business support programme & campus events
Self-contained project space
- Typically 50 sqm
- External access (including roller shutter door)
- Equipped with fume extraction system, cupboards, benches, water and air services
- Access to shared equipment (see equipment list for full details), open plan area and meeting rooms
- Access to STFC business support programme & campus events
All-access options include cleaning, health & safety support, 24/7 security presence, reception services, mail delivery and collection service, car parking and lockers.
Our team also has extensive links into wider networks, providing routes to funding and additional assistance to break down the barriers to business success.
Project work
Our experts work consultatively with companies, both located at the facility and elsewhere, on a project basis to rapidly translate new ideas into reality. This allows small businesses to benefit from and utilise cutting-edge know-how to get the most out of 3D printing technologies.
Whether it’s prototyping, product design or improving manufacturing processes, our experts are on hand to provide impartial advice and support to explore the art of the possible, accelerating time to market. The flexibility of project work also allows businesses to access leading equipment without the need to commit to investing or paying prohibitively high prices.
