Resources

Learning & Development

• management development - through open learning & suitable training sessions
• support with the innovation process - coaching with the Hub director
• technical skill acquisition - supported by the relevant colleges & local universities.
• mentor/non exec directors (NEDs) bank – small bank built around the Hub
• technology – specialist knowledge sought from local & national universities & corporates
• spin outs – identifying corporate or university looking to spinout research or product development
• access professional development - leading expertise & open courses

Financial

• Financial Services/Banking –preferential rates for Hub companies
• Business Angels/Private Equity – Finance South East, GEIF, OION & investment workshops
• Corporate Venturing - for start-ups formed from spin out activity
• Government funding schemes – support of Business Link, information & assistance DTI schemes
• Venture Capitalist –signposting BCVA & links with the business angels networks.

Business Support Networks

• Chamber of Commerce – early membership
• Central Innovation Network (CIN) - preferential membership & event rates
• Business Link – engagement with Key Account Manager or Partnership Manager to develop relationships
• Oxford to Cambridge Arc - access to wider innovative networks

Professional Services

• legal – technology specialists in patents & protection of intellectual property
• accountancy - business plan check up & auditing
• management consultancy
• creative & marketing
• insurance

Information Resources

• access to university libraries
• website members only access
• purchase of licensed databases

Premises

• Use of hot-desking at Hub locations
• Multi-user facilities
• Easy-in easy-out terms
• 2nd tier premises for development