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Pool Innovation Centre

Location Trevenson Road Pool Redruth TR15 3PL
Contact Details Contact : Leisha Roberts , Manager ( Interim ) Email : leisha . roberts @ plymouth . ac . uk Tel : 01209 714676 Web : www . cornwallinnovation . co . uk / pool-innovation-centre
The Pool Innovation Centre is a state-of-the-art three storey building with a net lettable floor space of approximately 2245m ². Accommodating up to 70 businesses the Centre provides dynamic office space , access to individually tailored business support services , cutting-edge meeting & conference facilities , informal networking areas , fabulous connectivity and technology and a vibrant and collaborative business community to help grow your business .
The Pool Innovation Centre has been designed and built to the BREEAM Excellence standard , one of the highest levels of environmental accreditation available for new buildings . This ensures that the Centre ’ s environmental impact was low during construction and will also be throughout its lifespan , making it a great business address .
Accessibility : The Centre provides accessible parking places close to the main entrance . Hearing induction loops have been designed into the building and we have lift access to all floors within the Centre .
The management of the Pool Innovation Centre is being delivered by Plymouth University on behalf of Cornwall Council . The Centre ’ s building has been supported by European Regional Development Fund , ERDF Convergence investment , South West Regional Development Agency and Cornwall Development Company .
Tailored business support Direct access to individually tailored business support services such as mentor and investment advice clinics , business support organisations and peer-to-peer support will ensure business growth .
Access to meeting & conference facilities Cutting-edge meeting and conference facilities and informal networking areas provide opportunities for businesses to meet potential clients , network with existing tenants and connect within a vibrant and collaborative business community .
Exemplar connectivity Access to a full fibre ICT infrastructure provides business with high speed connectivity and state-of-the-art telephony solutions .
Managed facilities Reception services , postal service , managed IP telephony , WiFi , and onsite parking , secure 24hr access , 365 days per year , in a safe secure environment .
Awards In 2015 Pool Innovation Centre was awarded NEF Investor in Innovations status and accredited with the NEF Award in Innovation and Knowledge Exchange . The Manager of Pool Innovation Centre is an NEF Certified Innovation Practitioner .
Facilities and Services :
Flexible office space Access to 2245m ² of dynamic office space ranging from 24 to 72m ² and a 16 desk Formation Zone support businesses at all stages of their journey from incubation through to mature enterprises looking to innovate and grow .
Commercially experienced professional staff The dedicated and experienced on-site business support management team ensures that tenants get the support and assistance you require .
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