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Northern Ireland Science Park - Going for growth

With tenant companies growing by 100%, Northern Ireland Science Park is an environment where people can do business with science Read

Raising the standards of science parks

The UK Science Parks Association is dedicated to raising the standards of science parks provision through an inclusive membership policy and Read

Teesside University is a hotbed of digital talent

Teesside University is one of the UK's leading universities for business, producing world-class graduates in engineering, computer games design, animation, Read

Pioneering projects at Northumbria University

From keeping elderly people fit and healthy to helping businesses develop healthcare concepts, Northumbria University is currently investing in a Read

Drivers of innovation

As the UK's main drivers of innovation, universities collaborate with a range of organisations to provide solutions to global problems. Richard Scrase reports Read

Wolverhampton Science Park - Facing the future

Understanding and responding to tenant requirements is key to how Wolverhampton Science Park is beating the economic downturn Read

Invest in Nottingham - A city building on success

With its long-standing reputation as a centre of innovation and creativity, Nottingham is building on the strengths of its sectors to ensure its Read

Prospect Leicestershire - A hive of innovation activity

With the aim of bringing universities and businesses together to innovate, Prospect Leicestershire is aiming to further strengthen the region's world-class reputation for innovation Read

Investment in research Excellence with impact

Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the seven UK Research Councils. Read

Advantage West Midlands - Investing in innovation

From support for small businesses to developing a world-class manufacturing technology centre, Advantage West Midlands is putting its weight behind Read

Birmingham Science City and the appliance of science

A region-wide partnership, Birmingham Science City uses science, technology and innovation to exploit new opportunities and find solutions to major problems Read

The Cockcroft Institute - Beaming into matter and life

The Cockcroft Institute is a new model for collaboration between academia, national facilities, industry and local economy for research, development, Read

Creating an innovative business environment

Wales offers a range of support services and expertise to help innovative companies realise their potential Read

Regional variations with support services

Regional agencies provide a much-needed helping hand for SMEs in developing new products, support services and business practices. Mike Sharpe Read

Boosting business innovation

Boosting business innovation through access to European funding Read

Living laboratories

Universities and science parks as engines for sustainable urbanisation. By Dr Robin Daniels Read

UK Astronomy Technology Centre

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) is the UK's national facility for astronomy instrumentation. Read

Raising the standards

The UK Science Park Association is dedicated to raising the standards of science park provision Read

Lead comes to Wales

'LEAD Wales', an £8 million project with the primary aim of helping develop 700 businesses in the region over a six-year period Read

A catalyst for success

Bringing together like-minded companies that really do mean business, Technium innovation centres in Wales offer advice, support and, most of all, success Read

University of Wales

Attracting the best academic talent Read

Speech therapy

As the international language powering world trade, the English language is an essential business tool for innovative organisations. By Stephen Carey Read

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University's mission is to provide a high-quality accessible, inclusive and flexible learning and teaching environment enhanced Read

Growing early stage innovative technology companies

Providing top-class incubation, innovation and business-growth support, Innovation Centres (Scotland) ensures the growth of the next generation of Read

Commercial breaks

Staffordshire University diversifies through innovation Read

Sussex leads on interdisciplinary research

The success of Sussex's research themes relies on excellence within the faculty and partnerships with major national and international partners. Read

Making a material difference

Brunel University is making a research impact through its six specialist institutes Read

The West of England is flying high

From Brunel to Concorde and the A380, the West of England has a long tradition of scientific discovery, technological innovation and creativity. Read

South West

The South West RDA's role in encouraging innovation is a mixture of direct delivery and of influencing the strategies, policies and actions of a wide Read

Opening doors

How Research Councils UK supports successful knowledge transfer Read

Working together - making an impact

The University's Business Gateway helps organisations access our wide range of expertise resulting in creative solutions, ideas, technologies or strategies. Read

Corridor Manchester

Innovation is our business. There's no better place in the UK to bring innovation to life than Corridor Manchester. Read

Durham University

Founded in 1832, Durham University has over 15,000 students and is located in the city of Durham and in Stockton-on-Tees at Queen's Campus, which was opened in 1992. Read

County Durham - where science and technology grow

County Durham's economic strategy recognises that innovation and knowledge-based investment are vital to future economic success. Read

Welcome to North East England

North East England - Home to Europe's fastest-growing sectors Read

Technium - A catalyst for success

Bringing together like-minded companies that really do mean business, Technium innovation centres in Wales offer advice, support and, most of all, success Read

Sheffield's Innovation Centres

From electronic rats to drug interaction profiling, the University of Sheffield's Innovation Centres provide support and expertise for a range of companies working on a variety of innovations. Read

Kroto Innovation Centre

The University of Sheffield's reputation as a centre for world-class research in emerging technologies is helping to attract start-ups and established businesses from around the world Read

Enviro21 Innovation Parks

An exciting new commercial concept is emerging in East Sussex - the Enviro21 Innovation Parks put sustainability at the heart of business. Read

Norwich Research Park

Dr Robin Daniels, Chief Executive of the Norwich Research Park looks at the challenges - and opportunities - faced by entrepreneurs in the current economic climate Read

Wolverhampton Science Park

A focus on innovation is providing a successful response to recession at Wolverhampton Science Park. Read

UK Science Park Association

The UK Science Park Association is dedicated to raising the standards of science park provision Read

University of Greenwich

From fire safety to communications technologies, the University of Greenwich has solved some of the worlds's most challenging engineering problems. Read

University of Reading

Your company's potential can be enhanced by working with some of the country's leading minds at the University of Reading Read

Royal Holloway

A unique blend of tradition and innovation Read

University of Salford

SCRI's research work focuses on the creation of value at all phases of the construction process. Read

Major players in the innovation nation

Teesside has become something of a boom town for innovation, led by Teesside University's Institute of Digital Innovation Read

Newcastle University, top of the league

A vibrant programme of research activity and a world-leading research facilities, maintains Newcastle University's position in the UK's top 20 research institutions Read

Entering a new age of research

Collaborating with industry, the Quality of Age Research Centre is working hard to improve the health of an ageing population Read

METRC, the science of everyday things

The N8 Molecular Engineering Translational Research Centre (METRC) uses expertise from leading research centres in the North to deliver the strategic R&D services that drive the research agenda Read

Regenerative medicine in the North of England

RegeNer8, the N8 Centre for Translational Regenerative Medicine, aims to accelerate the development of regenerative technologies. Read

A researchpooling partnership

N8 aims to maximise the impact of research through the identification and co-ordination of research collaboration across the North of England and beyond Read

University of Plymouth

The enterprise university Read

West of England Partnership

Cutting edge collaboration. Read

Focus: South West

The South West Regional Development Agency Read

The Regional Development Agencies

RDAs spent more than £1bn on innovation from 2005 to 2008 through support for innovation infrastructure and business innovation. The DIUS Annual Innovation Report looks RDAs and innovation in the UK Read

A city with creative credentials

With a range of innovative initiatives, Belfast City Council is ensuring that its burgeoning creative industry sector continues to go from strength to strength Read

Focus: Northern Ireland

In a global knowledge-based economy, Northern Ireland compete on the basis of skills, creativity and innovation of its people. Read

Centre for Health Science

Established in 2006, the £24m Centre for Health Science is a state-ofthe- art facility based in Scotland's Highland Capital City, Inverness. Read

Growing early stage innovative technology companies

Providing top-class incubation, innovation and business-growth support, Innovation Centres (Scotland) ensures the growth of the next generation of innovative and high growth technology companies Read

Research and Innovation Services at the University of Dundee

University of Dundee - Innovative Partnering with Industry Read

On a global mission

ITI Scotland is the driving force behind a range of cutting-edge initiatives that are becoming a commercial reality Read

Reducing the footprint

As the low-carbon future takes shape, the University of Huddersfield is a case study for the way in which important innovation is accelerated by collaboration on campus and in partnership with industry Read

Rising to the global challenge

Manufacturers in the city of Leeds have risen to the challenges of globalisation with a winning combination of enterprise and innovation. Read

Yorkshire & Humber: your highway to innovation

Centres of Industrial Collaboration Read

Partnership provides innovation success

Wolverhampton Science Park is a collaboration between the University of Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton City Council, designed to assist the development of companies Read

Norwich Research Park

by Dr Robin Daniels, Chief Executive of the Norwich Research Park Read

Innovation: key to economic growth

County Durham Development Company (CDDC) is encouraging innovation and strategic investment in the county on behalf of Durham County Council Read

Edinburgh Science Triangle

Victoria Masterson reports on what's driving companies to look more closely at the Edinburgh Science Triangle Read

UK Science Park Association

The UK Science Park Association is dedicated to raising the standards of science park provision through an inclusive membership policy Read

ITI Scotland

ITI Scotland is a publicly-funded organisation, set up by Scottish Enterprise, that supports sustainable economic growth in Scotland through market-driven R&D programmes Read

All change for Hastings

The Hastings area has fast become one of the country's most up and coming commercial locations, with a new coastal economy Read

Bristol, Bath and the West of England

From Airbus A380 wings to the smallest of silicon processors, the West of England is one of the UK's premier locations for technology and innovation companies Read

Focus: South West England

From biosecurity to silicon design, the South West's range of expertise attracts trade and investment worth billions of pounds Read

St. Helens - Connectivity, Catchment, Cost

Three good reasons to invest in St. Helens… and there's more Read

Focus: North West of England

North West of England, leading the way in scientific research and development Read

Innovations - North East England

The Centre for Process Innovation has made a central contribution to the renewed growth and major new investment in the process industries in North East England Read

Engineering Design CIC

Engineering Design CIC at the University of Leeds. Product and process innovation harnessing the unparalleled knowledge base of a world-class university Read

Wireless Centre of Industrial Collaboration

The Wireless CIC is supported by Yorkshire Forward and plays a key role in promoting knowledge transfer to businesses nationwide Read

Making it in Leeds

Manufacturers in the city of Leeds have risen to the challenges of globalisation with a winning combination of enterprise and innovation Read

East Midlands Development Agency

England's East Midlands has an enviable reputation as a first-class location for innovative businesses. Read

A natural centre for innovation

London is both an innovation hub and a global business city, as a creative and culture capital, excelling in fashion, music, art and design Read

Belfast - city of creativity and innovation

Those industries whose foundations are steeped in creativity are making a significant contribution to the social and economic regeneration of Belfast. Read

Focus: Northern Ireland

Hi-tech expertise, industrial ingenuity and customer-focused innovation give Northern Ireland a competitive edge Read

Ulster Innovation delivering business success

The University of Ulster is a modern and progressive institution and is currently preeminent across the island of Ireland in knowledge transfer and new venture formation. Read

Investing in the future

Science and Research projects at the forefront at the Northern Ireland's long term economic future Read