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For companies operating in the chemical or composites sectors , Scott Bader can provide a range of specialist technical support and access to equipment . The support includes advice on commercialisation of innovative ideas and practical support in the areas of product scale-up and application testing .
On Site Lab Space
Virtual Office Scott Bader Innovation Centre offers virtual office packages designed to provide you with a professional image for your business , without incurring the cost of renting office space . Ideal for start-up companies , those on the road or working from home . There really isn ’ t a better way to get your business off the ground .
Meeting and Conference Facilities Scott Bader Innovation Centre has a range of superb conference and meeting rooms available to hire by the hour or the day by internal companies , accommodating between 2 and 20 people . Whether space is needed for a conference , product launch , board meeting or interview ; there is a room to meet the requirements .
The rooms are fully equipped with presentation equipment , free WiFi , ample parking , break-out space and catering facilities are available on request .
Business Support Through the Regional Director , Scott Bader Innovation Centre provides support and advice for businesses to achieve their objectives , helping with vision , strategy and effective implementation . This is not a chargeable service but a core feature of a true innovation centre . As part of the supportive environment within the centre , networking amongst customers is encouraged .
Technical Support Package For companies operating in the chemical or composites sectors , Scott Bader can provide a range of specialist technical support and access to equipment . The support includes advice on commercialisation of innovative ideas and practical support in the areas of product scale-up and application testing .
Professional and welcoming reception area
Scott Bader Scott Bader is a multinational chemical company employing 600 people worldwide with manufacturing sites in Europe , Middle East and South Africa . Like many multinational companies , Scott Bader found themselves with excess space on their main site in Wollaston , which led to them appointing Oxford Innovation to manage the centre in 2011 .
The centre is housed in Scott Bader ’ s Bryson building , which was named after Courtney Bryson , Scott Bader ’ s Chief Scientist . The building was originally erected in 1960 to accommodate a reinforced plastics laboratory and lecture theatre with additional office accommodation
Oxford Innovation Scott Bader Innovation Centre is managed by Oxford Innovation , the UK ’ s leading business and innovation centre operator . Part of the SQW Group , which employs 180 staff , Oxford Innovation provide flexible office , laboratory , workshop and studio space to over 900 start-up and growing companies throughout a UK-wide network of business and innovation centres . For a full listing of Oxford Innovation ’ s centres , please visit the website at www . oxin-centres . co . uk .
Oxford Innovation also runs a range of business support programmes across the UK and three highly successful investment networks that link investors with entrepreneurs .
How to Find Us Scott Bader Innovation Centre is set in the heart of the village Wollaston , just outside Wellingborough , close to the centres of Milton Keynes and Northampton .
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