SP/ARK WOLVERHAMPTON WEST
SP/ARK Business Incubation Centre was recently featured in the December 2011/January 2012 edition of Wolverhampton West Magazine
Louise Hunter – Business Incubation Manager
Wolverhampton Science Park
In my last article I talked about the studio accommodation available to new start businesses within SP/ARK Business Incubation Centre.
Topically, this month the Government has realised that the following disintegration of many business support serviced that new businesses do need encouragement and support.
Business incubation is a recognised and established tool in economic development. The provision of start-up assistance including vital space, services, knowledge and contacts are proven to stimulate development of successful enterprises, drive innovation and technology commercialisation. This helps to create jobs, attract new business and diversify local economies, something that is greatly needed within Wolverhampton.
The Government has advocated that Business Incubator Growth Hubs could be the way forward. Thankfully here in Wolverhampton and Telford we already have two well established Incubation Centres providing the much needed support services to new start businesses.
SPARK Business Incubation Centre located at Wolverhampton Science Park provides the perfect, modern, supported, office environment for new start ICT, technology and creative businesses in the West Midlands. The e-Innovation Centre situated at the University of Wolverhampton’s Telford campus supports the creation and development of new technology businesses in Shropshire.
Here at SPARK we have a vibrant and interactive community of new businesses who genuinely believe there is a benefit to having other entrepreneurs around who share the passion of launching new enterprises. By developing not only a supportive environment but also a collaborative environment our companies have been able to make full use of each others skills thus offering a wider range of services than would be possible as individual companies.
Darren Barnard of Bluelight Design said “SPARK has provided us with an affordable and prestigious office environment, access to on-site professional business development services and is the ideal location to give our business the best possible start.”
Satnam Thandi of Fixed Fee Tax Return looked at many locations and offices in Wolverhampton and found there was one clear winner. “SPARK beat all the others in terms of location, ease of access, parking, facilities, great offices and a fabulous interactive working environment”.
If you are currently starting or thinking of starting a new business in the ICT, technology or Creative sectors come and have a look at the facilities and support our Centres offer.
e-Innovation Centre
t: 01952 288200
e: enquires@e-ic.co.uk
SPARK Business Incubation Centre
t: 01902 827400
e: enquires@sparkspace.co.uk
w: www.sparkspace.co.uk