An international business, with offices in the USA and Poland, has expanded its UK presence with an office in Coventry. Cognitran, which specialises in Software as a Service solution for automotive manufacturers, has added an office at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Business Innovation Centre in Binley to its headquarters in Chelmsford and […]
The success of two businesses supported by the University of Warwick Science Park is being celebrated as they prepare for the next chapter of their business ventures. Evolyst and We Are Digital have been based at the Innovation Centre on Gallows Hill since their inception. Throughout their time, the companies have been aided through […]
Recently we have come across a number of companies that have had their Innovate UK grant applications turned down at the final stage because they are deemed to be an “undertaking in difficulty”. These companies have often had good prospects with cash in the bank and ongoing support from their investors. Where this is the […]
We’re delighted to announce that Minerva is a finalist for Most Active Investor in the Regions at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2019! This Award recognises the most active and impactful investor operating outside London and the Golden Triangle that has significantly increased the opportunity for access to risk capital for regional start-ups or early […]
The University of Warwick Science Park (UWSP) is seeking support in the promotion and marketing of the Business Ready programme. We are requesting quotations from suitable publicity and marketing/design suppliers. UWSP is delivering the Business Ready business support programme in partnership with Warwickshire County Council (WCC). This programme is part funded by the European Regional […]
Minerva, the University of Warwick Science Park’s Business Angel Network, has played a vital role in helping Lincoln-based tech start-up Tended access the funds and know-how needed to take its intelligent safety solutions to the next level. Founded in August 2017, Tended creates intelligent wearables and safety solutions that can detect accidents and immediately notify the […]
Hilary joined Engineering UK as Chief Executive in January 2019 and leads the organisation in its mission to inspire the next generation of engineers and increase the talent pipeline into engineering. Before that, she was Head of Education and Learning at Wellcome, building up a team to improve science education across the UK through research, advocacy, […]
The University of Warwick Science Park in partnership with Warwickshire County Council is looking to appoint a pool of business growth specialists with mentoring and coaching expertise, under a framework call-off agreement. The demand will be driven by requirements from clients recruited to the 3 year programme. Early indications are that there will be requirements […]
A leading UK and European-wide heating and ventilation insulation company which started life in the front room of a home in Solihull has moved into new premises as business grows year-on-year. Denco Thermal was established by the then managing director Dennis Coles and company secretary Jill Coles as a start-up business in 2005 in Warwick […]
Pitchfest improves your ability to win investment while simultaneously boosting your business’s profile. Over the last 4 years, Pitchfest – which is run by the Centre for Growth at Aston University, Bizzlnn at the University of Birmingham and Minerva at the University of Warwick Science Park – has put 90 entrepreneurs directly in front of […]