KUSBP to support the region’s rising stars with specialist office development

01.07.2011

A new enterprise centre designed to support young businesses is being developed by Keele University Science and Business Park (KUSBP).

KUSBP is planning to convert a former farmhouse at the Park into 1500 sq ft of flexible and affordable office space, specifically targeted at companies that have been trading for 12 months or less.

As well as benefiting from a contemporary office, businesses that locate to the new 'Nova Centre' will join a two-year growth programme, including  advice on sales, marketing, HR, performance and strategy, and opportunities to network.  

Caroline Mairs, head of KUSBP said: "The Nova Centre will be ideal for budding entrepreneurs, including graduates, who are running new business ventures and looking for affordable office accommodation, strategic advice and support to help them achieve sustainable growth.  

"As well as benefiting from the commercial expertise and knowledge of the KUSBP team, the start ups will gain access to all of the facilities on the Keele University campus such as cafes, restaurants and sports facilities, as well as access to academic expertise. Our aim is to help give ambitious, young companies a competitive edge that will ensure that they can develop into strong and successful organisations."

Work is due to begin on site in August 2011 with the new 'Nova Centre' scheduled for completion by January 2012.