Information on Loughborough
News Index
2012
Feb 2012Jan 2012
2011
Dec 2011Nov 2011
Oct 2011
Sep 2011
Aug 2011
Jul 2011
Jun 2011
May 2011
Apr 2011
Mar 2011
Feb 2011
Jan 2011
2010
Dec 2010Nov 2010
Oct 2010
Sep 2010
Aug 2010
Jul 2010
Jun 2010
May 2010
Apr 2010
Mar 2010
Feb 2010
Jan 2010
2009
Dec 2009Nov 2009
Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
Mar 2009
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
2008
Dec 2008Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
May 2008
Apr 2008
Mar 2008
Feb 2008
Jan 2008
2007
Dec 2007Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Sep 2007
Aug 2007
Jul 2007
Jun 2007
May 2007
Loughborough celebrates six years of nurturing innovation
Posted on 19/03/2009
Loughborough celebrates six years of nurturing innovation
Loughborough Innovation Centre, along with Charnwood Borough Council, LATI (Loughborough Advanced Technology Initiative) and LEC (Loughborough Enterprise Club) are hosting an event on 31st March 2009 to celebrate six years of nurturing early stage high tech innovators and to encourage others who might be interested in starting up their own high-tech business.
Since it opened in 2002, Loughborough Innovation Centre the largest incubation facility in the East Midlands has helped 75 companies ranging from sustainable energy consultants to software developers, to a company specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of wind tunnels to start up in business. Eighteen of those have already graduated into larger premises to support their expansion and many have had notable successes.
Current tenants include Laser Optica specialists in laser safety, high power laser processing and non-destructive testing who have recently made advancements in healthcare in laser eye surgery and a needle-less device to treat HIV-1, hepatitis and cancer and Nemaura Pharma who use micro and nano technologies to improve the safety and effectiveness of drug delivery. Engineering design consultancy, Magna Parva, has developed scientific hardware to enhance space research including an Xray telescope bound for Mercury and a rock abrasion tool for use on Mars.
The Centre is situated at the heart of Loughborough University’s thriving climate of research and innovation and provides services and facilities that new companies often struggle to afford during the crucial early years, including a staffed reception area and conference and meeting rooms. Tenants also benefit from a mentoring programme and the supportive network of fellow entrepreneurs. To recognise its success in supporting and nurturing innovation, and to inspire others who may be thinking about setting up a high tech business, the Centre is holding an open day where delegates will have the chance to meet current tenants and to hear from experts on Business start-up and high tech innovation.
There will be specific advice for people thinking about setting up their own business and a talk from Chris Brock from the East Midlands Development Agency on Support for Business in Tough Times. Chris will examine the Government’s response to the economic downturn in the region and give an overview of the tools businesses can make use of to mitigate its effects.
The event is free of charge but people who are interested in attending must register in advance by contacting Rosemary Parke on 01509 228890 or at r.parke@lboro.ac.uk. Directions and online registration are available at www.loughborough-innovation.com
Ends
For all media enquiries contact:
Louise Smith, Marketing Officer, Enterprise Office, Loughborough University,
T: 01509 228684, E: L.A.Smith@lboro.ac.uk
Notes for editors:
• Loughborough Innovation Centre is a partnership between Loughborough University, LATI and Charnwood Borough Council, with funding from the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).
• Services at the Centre include: Meeting rooms and communal facilities Extensive on site advice from skilled business professionals Staffed reception Hot desk rental options Easy in, easy out tenancies 24 hour/7 day opening Conference phone facilities Links to the wealth of research expertise at Loughborough University On site parking No restrictions for people with disabilities Broadband internet facilities.
• The Centre seeks applications from all regional and national, new and early stage companies with the potential for high growth. Any innovative start-up companies can apply for tenancy.
• Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry and unrivalled sporting achievement. It was awarded the coveted Sunday Times University of the Year 2008-09 title, and is consistently ranked in the top fifteen of UK universities in national newspaper league tables. In the 2008 National Student Survey, Loughborough was voted one of the top five universities in the UK, with 22 out of 30 of its subject areas being ranked in the top ten for overall satisfaction. It was named winner of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Times Higher award for the UK’s Best Student Experience and winner of the 2007 award for Outstanding Support for Overseas Students. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, the University has been awarded six Queens Anniversary Prizes an achievement bettered by no other institution. It is a member of the esteemed 1994 Group a set of internationally recognised, research-intensive universities and has a reputation for the relevance of its work. Its degree programmes are highly regarded by professional institutions and businesses, and its graduates are consistently targeted by the UK’s top recruiters. Loughborough is also the UK’s premier university for sport. It has perhaps the best integrated sports development environment in the world and is home to some of the country’s leading coaches, sports scientists and support staff. It also has the country’s largest concentration of world-class training facilities across a wide range of sports.however those with high tech capabilities will have an advantage.
Loughborough University - Public Relations Office
Whos Who - Our Role - Media Relations - Publications - Contact Us