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Harwell Business & Innovation Centre

Location Building 173 , Curie Avenue Harwell Oxford Didcot , Oxfordshire OX11 0QG
Contact Details Contact : Sandie Alcock , Centre Manager Tel : 01235 838500 Email : harwell @ oxin . co . uk Website : www . harwell-ic . co . uk
Harwell Business & Innovation Centre
Introduction
Harborough Innovation Centre provides the ideal workspace for start-up and growing companies , offering flexible , professional premises with a range of business support services needed during the first vital years of operation .
Harborough Innovation Centre is a purpose built office complex , located at the gateway entrance to the new Airfield Business Park in the pretty town of Market Harborough . The centre is a development project undertaken by Harborough District Council .
Serviced offices and studios are available to let on flexible terms , with as little as one months ’ notice . The on-site meeting and conference rooms are ideal for client appointments or presentations and there ’ s a welcoming reception team to greet guests . The centre also provides shared offices , hot desks and virtual offices for those not ready for office space .
The centre differs from a standard business centre by offering a range of practical innovation and growth support that proactively encourages the development of start-ups , entrepreneurial and high-growth companies .
Supportive Office Environment
Harborough Innovation Centre provides an impressive base to work from , allowing businesses to grow within a lively environment where they will have access to the skills , knowledge and experience of similar individuals and companies .
The centre can cater for up to 53 companies in a total of just over 23,000 square feet of high specification , office space ranging from 157 to 1,065 square feet . The offices and studios are ideal for companies with 1-15 employees where they can benefit from flexible , professional , supported and equipped office environment .
The centre is the ideal environment for start-up and early-stage companies . The costs are tightly controlled , there are no long term contracts and the day to day running of the offices is in safe hands , leaving companies to concentrate on growing their business .
Companies at Harborough Innovation Centre can benefit from the following :
• On-site Staff services and facilities management so the day to day running issues are taken care of
• Licence agreement with as little as one month ’ s notice period
• Post and Parcel handling service
• Reception service to greet visitors , helping provide a professional image
• Easy to predict , clear and transparent monthly charges
• Ability to upscale and downsize quickly
• On-site conference and meeting facilities available to hire on a daily and hourly rate
• Technical Support Package
• Access to superfast internet and telephony connections
Licence fee charges for the office space include all of the following :
• Service charges
• Business rates
• Heating , water and electricity
• Site management
• Reception services
• Buildings insurance and maintenance
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