Students from the University of Warwick are working with fellow students in Africa in a capacity-building project to drive forward electrification in the motor industry. Members of the Formula Student team are in South Africa this week to share their knowledge on building and racing electric vehicles. Their expertise will be critical to the launch of […]
The positive economic impact of a Midlands science park – including the raising of nearly £6 million in finance for businesses – has been revealed in a new report. The University of Warwick Science Park has published its impact report for 2021/22, which details how many businesses it has supported, how much finance it […]
A Coventry office complex for innovative businesses has seen its occupancy rates skyrocket since its new centre manager took the reins less than a year ago. The Business Innovation Centre, Binley – part of the University of Warwick Science Park – has seen its occupancy rate reach 80 per cent, an increase of more […]
A leading Midlands science park has made four key appointments as it continues to thrive. The University of Warwick Science Park (UWSP) has hired John Roberts as Buildings and Facilities Manager; Andy Foster as Facilities Compliance Officer; Christine Masih as Tenant Services Administrator and Claire Calagan as Receptionist. This brings the UWSP team to […]
A Coventry company is helping cancer patients overcome the pain brought on as a side-effect of chemotherapy after the launch of a new treatment system. Hilotherm, based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Venture Centre, sells high-tech, cooling technology to both the NHS and private healthcare providers including a wide-range of post-operation products. […]
Applications are coming in fast for the West Midlands premier pitching competition, Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up. We are delighted to announce British Business Bank as the Pitch Up 2023 Sponsor. In addition to supporting with marketing, facilitating at the workshops, the British Business Bank will also participate at the finals during Venturefest on […]
An award-winning business in the Coventry and Warwickshire region has urged fellow firms to tap into support available as it targets £4 million in turnover. Purple Planet Packaging supplies sustainable food and drinks packaging to a range of sectors including schools, the hospitality trade, and directly to consumers. The company, based at the Seven […]
A Coventry-based manufacturer of machine vision equipment is set for success in China following grants for further research and development of their cutting-edge 3D sensor. Oxford Vision and Sensor Technology (OVST), based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Venture Centre since 2017, designs and manufactures specialised 3D camera sensors for robot guidance and […]
Further funding has been allocated to Coventry to help deliver impactful and engaging cultural projects and build upon the legacy of its year as UK City of Culture. Coventry City of Culture Trust has been awarded £250,000 from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to support the commissioning of co-created cultural projects with a strong social and […]
The team at Blythe Valley Innovation Centre (BVIC) have this year turned their Christmas tree into a ‘giving tree’ to support local charity, KidsOut. KidsOut is a small charity based in Leighton Buzzard which supports thousands of disadvantaged children by providing them with a range of services to bring positive change into their lives. Centre […]