East Midlands 3-2-1…Lift Off! Launch and Get Your Business off the Ground
Space Park, Leicester
Leicester city has the largest economy in the East Midlands and was recently rated the ‘Most Entrepreneurial City’ in the UK due to its massive number of start-ups.
Thanks to the region’s three world-class universities, Leicester’s central location, diverse economy and excellent transport links, there are loads of highly skilled people and businesses to partner with. And there’s plenty of ‘space’ for more and significant opportunities! Especially since thanks to those universities, Leicester is now home to the UK’s leading research and development centre focused on space science and technology.
Space Park Leicester will launch your ambitions
The University of Leicester have had a pioneering spirit for a long time, and thanks to their expertise, there has been a Leicester-built piece of equipment in space every year since 1961. The University built on this legacy to launch their £100m Space Park Leicester facility next to the National Space Centre. It brings together world-leading research, innovation and skills with downstream companies who can bring it all to market. The airlocks aren’t sealed on this one though… any business can take advantage of the Space Park’s laboratories, clean rooms, design facilities, virtual reality cave and 3D printing. But this space isn’t exclusive to, well… space. The state- of-the art facilities are already supporting a wide range of manufacturing processes and research projects. You can also network and collaborate with other like-minded businesses while learning about business support and exciting research through their Cosmic Coffee sessions. Recent winners of the Sustainable Development of the Year at the East Midlands Property Awards they are well and truly focused on a sustainable future.
Room for expansion Gresham Works COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2022
Leicester is gaining a reputation as the UK’s Space City and there’s certainly space for businesses and individuals looking for agile and flexible accommodation. Right next to Space Park you will find Dock 1 and Dock 2 – purpose-built office and workspaces for innovative and high-tech industries, a planning application was submitted for the development of three
more Dock buildings focused on Research and Development, plus offices, workspace and light industry.
Gresham Works for you A new 11,000 sq. ft office facility at Gresham Works opened earlier in 2022 – a city centre hub for serviced offices, flexible contemporary coworking and meeting spaces. The options here are as flexible as you need, whether you’re looking for a hot desk for a day, a fixed office for a week, or a business lounge and meeting rooms. High-speed broadband and reception services come as standard.
New developments at Pilot House
Leicester City Council successfully secured Government Levelling Up funding to refurbish Pilot House in King Street which will create 60,000 sq. ft of high quality space to support Leicester’s significant design sector. The site will host businesses from graduate start-ups through to established firms who are looking to grow.
Choose peace and success on New Walk This tranquil tree-lined Georgian promenade offers a range of town house style and modern serviced offices. Already home to IBM and a number of legal and professional businesses. Most of the office space is just a few minutes from the city centre, Leicester’s railway station and major bus routes.
Innovation Centres to support your business
De Montfort University’s Innovation Centre provides managed workspace where you can explore new ideas and grow your venture. From start-ups to established businesses, all the tenants benefit from free informative events, business surgeries, networking sessions and being part of an innovative business community. The University of Leicester’s Innovation Hub takes a different approach by giving tenants access to a wide range of expertise and specialist support across industries including science, engineering and space based services, medical and pharmaceutical services.
Countdown to success With all this on offer, the only question is why haven’t you already started the countdown on your move to Leicester? If you’re looking to get your business off the ground, then Leicester is the ideal place to start Leicester city.
Get in touch today and make that investment: on 0116 454 1220 email:
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