The University of Warwick has today (May 12) cemented its position as one of the UK’s academic powerhouses – after 92% of its research was assessed as being ‘world leading or internationally excellent’ by a panel of global experts. The four UK higher education funding bodies released their results on the quality and impact of […]
Research & Development Relief (R&D) refers to the activity a company undertakes to develop new products, processes, or services or improve those that already exist. In 2000, the government introduced the scheme, which allows businesses to claim back up to 33 pence per every £1 spent on implementing new innovative activities within their business. The R&D […]
An angel investment network whose investors have put in more than £20 million and facilitated around £63 million of further investment in over 100 companies has been named as one of the most active in the country by an influential ranking. Minerva Business Angels – part of the University of Warwick Science Park – is […]
The Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, Mr Tim Cox, along with Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Mrs Louise Bennett OBE, today announced the launch of a campaign to encourage more Warwickshire-based companies to apply for a Queen’s Award for Enterprise (QAE). The QAE is the highest accolade available to UK businesses, and brings unparalleled prestige, […]
A battery start-up company drawing on nanotechnology and biotechnology to create greener batteries is set to expand its team and take the next step in turning its innovative ideas into reality. Global Nano Network (GNN), based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Venture Centre, made the move to its current site in January […]
Job title – Centre Manager at Business Innovation Centre, Binley. How long have you been at UWSP? I have actually just joined the Science Park – I started on March 1 in my new role as centre manager at the Business Innovation Centre. I have enjoyed meeting the wide range of tenants we have […]
A business support programme that helps companies across Coventry and Warwickshire to take the next steps to growth has been extended for a further period. Business Ready, which is run by University of Warwick Science Park and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Warwickshire County Council as part of the CW […]
An online retailer that sells and celebrates a range of British manufacturers’ products is set for significant growth after receiving support from a programme connected with the University of Warwick Science Park. Sir Gordon Bennett was established by Stratford-upon-Avon based entrepreneur Dan Colagiovanni, and his business partner Neil Elliot, to offer a platform for […]
Penny Robb, centre manager at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Business Innovation Centre in Binley, will soon be retiring after more than 20 years in the role. Here, she reflects on her career and how much she will miss the people and the businesses when she retires. It’s hard to believe that I will […]
WMG has partnered with The Blair Project, a social enterprise based in Manchester, to deliver the Emerging Skills Project in the north, a programme funded by the Department for Education (DfE). The Emerging Skills Project will create a highly skilled workforce that will enable industries including automotive, energy and food and drink, to take advantage […]
