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Tetricus Science Park

Location Tetricus Science Park Porton Down Salisbury SP4 0JQ
Contact Details Contact : Dr Clive Duggleby , General Manager Tel : 01980 556514 Fax : 01980 556515 Email : clive @ tetricus . co . uk Website : www . tetricus . co . uk
Partners Tetricus Science Park , located on the Porton Down site , near Salisbury , Wiltshire , is a joint venture between three partners whose combined experience and expertise brings together a range of specialist and targeted business services for science businesses .
These partners are :
• Defence Science & Technology Laboratories ( Dstl ) who , in addition to accommodation , provides access to on-site services facilities including specialist laboratory services .
• GWE Business West , a leading membership and economic development organisation delivering an extensive range of services to businesses . As an influential voice for business they play a major role in shaping and supporting economic growth and success .
• New Sarum Enterprises , a group of professionals providing access to a network of specialist service providers , offering assistance with all aspects of business development ranging from scientific strategy to sourcing investment capital .
History and Objectives Porton Down is often perceived as a ‘ top-secret ’ government site only offering facilities , opportunities and knowledge to civil service scientists .
In reality , it is one of Wiltshire ’ s best kept secrets – a thriving commercial scientific community , offering a wealth of opportunities to any science-related business or business activity .
Founded around 15 years ago , using MoD buildings on the DERA ( now Dstl ) Porton Down site , Tetricus Science Park supports the growth of innovative , sustainable businesses by providing a supportive environment .
Tetricus is uniquely suited to help any start-up or spin-out science company succeed , especially those involved in health care or life sciences .
Facilities / Links Tetricus is located in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside close to the Hampshire border with quick and easy access to the A30 and A303 .
Currently providing approximately 25,000 square feet of high quality laboratory , office and technical workspace in four main buildings , the refurbished accommodation offers incubator space on flexible easy-in / out lease terms with the added benefit of a full range of support services .
Medium-sized suites are available for companies at a more advanced stage of development .
Tenant companies may also derive significant benefits from the site ’ s association with the scientific community and facilities at the adjacent research organisations : Dstl and Public Health England ( PHE ).
Tetricus ’ strong links with the Dstl and PHE provides all tenants with unrivalled access to the world-class knowledge network offered by these organisations .
In addition , on-site services include specialist laboratory facilities , reception and 24 / 7 barrier-controlled site security , scientific seminars , conference and meeting rooms , broadband , restaurant and fitness centre .
Other Services Tetricus provides more than just accommodation – on offer is a range of specialist business support services to inspire and advance tenant companies .
These include comprehensive advice and mentoring services to help start-ups exploit and fund their innovative ideas and inventions . The range of specialist support services are designed to help small companies survive and prosper during the early stages of life .
Comprehensive advice and mentoring services equip would-be entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to overcome potential hurdles , enabling them to turn ideas into viable commercial propositions .
Backed by a professional network of service providers , advice on everything from intellectual property issues and raising finance to assisting in the development of business plans can be accessed . Support is also available for companies to assess the viability of their ideas , establish technology ownership and protection , and identify the most appropriate route to market .
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