High Tech SME's

Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus has become a magnet for SMEs across a range of high-tech and scientific sectors. Businesses here benefit from being at the heart of a highly supportive community providing world class technology expertise and business support, from concept to finished product.

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"World Class technology and support from concept to finished product"

"Open door to the right resource"

"At the forefront of business growth"

"Walking the Funding talk"

"We making accessing intelligence easy"

"The business fast track to UK & Europe"

"The place your customers want to visit"


 

 

a. "World Class technology and support from concept to finished product"


  • The Campus, through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has world class technology capabilities in areas such as accelerator science, high performance computing, modelling & simulation, micro and nano technology, sensors & sensor networks, detectors, metrology etc

  • STFC has core skills in prototyping, systems integration, engineering and project management which enables them to assist in moving technology up to Technology Readiness levels 6-7

  • STFC has key expertise in relevant application areas of technology through their Futures teams including defence and security, energy, healthcare and the environment

  • STFC also runs the Innovations Technology Access Centre that enables companies to rent full-fitted lab space on a short-term, long-term or project-specific basis. It also provides access to several million pounds worth of analytical and sample preparation equipment


 

 

Case studies:

 

  • Astra Zeneca - From big science to engaging with high-tech SMEs

  • BNFL - Case study to follow

  • Byotrol - International antimicrobial firm uses Campus lab as springboard

  • Colbalt Light Systems
    World class technology and support from concept to finished product

  • Engineering Technology Centre - Innovative Engineering and Technology to underpin world leading science

  • Futures programme - Case study to follow

  • IBM - Campus an innovation test-bed for computing giant

  • ITAC - Easy access spacious labs and £3m of scientific equipment for SMEs and research groups

  • Rapiscan - Campus expertise in design and build helps accelerate R&D in scanning technology

  • SuperSTEM - Daresbury's world-leading electronic microscope

 

 

 


 

 

Relevant Documentation:

 

Did you know?

There are over 14,000 registered users of the Daresbury Laboratory facilities and it has links with every research university in the UK.

Contact Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus on:

01925 607000