3M Buckley Innovation Centre ( 3M BIC )
Location 3M Buckley Innovation Centre Firth Street Huddersfield HD1 3BD
Contact Details Tel : 01484 505601 Email : info @ 3mbic . com Website : www . 3mbic . com
View of 3M BIC ’ s impressive glass façade
Introduction The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre ( 3M BIC ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Huddersfield . Opened in 2013 . It is a state-of-the-art building , offering a one-stop-shop for businesses that want to experience dynamic growth through its bespoke , innovation led business model .
3M BIC promotes business growth , open innovation and facilitates business to academia collaboration . High growth , high-tech companies can spin-in and co-locate alongside the University to promote knowledge transfer and help grow collaborations and influence regional growth and regeneration .
Accelerating business growth Although it is not sector-specific , 3M BIC ’ s unique ecosystem is designed for high-tech businesses . Current tenants are from the healthcare , software development and engineering sectors , including the National Physical Laboratory ’ s ( NPL ) Northern Hub , a centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards , science and technologies available ; and Ionix Advanced Technologies , a leading manufacturer of high temperature piezoelectric ceramics and ultrasound devices . Tenants are encouraged to forge partnerships with other tenants and beyond to aid business growth and innovation .
The Centre acts as a gateway to the University of Huddersfield ’ s research centres and opens doors to national and international markets . Businesses can access the latest technology for advanced manufacturing and engineering projects , as well as technical and commercial support .
With its flexible office spaces , 3M BIC can cater for all business sizes at all stages of development , from business start-ups and SMEs to larger companies . Offices can accommodate between one and twenty occupants , and larger open plan areas can be rented out on longterm agreements and hot desk facilities on short-term . Tenants pay an inclusive rent on furnished suites which covers business rates , utilities , broadband / telephony and allocated parking . Tenants also have access to high performance computing , a design studio and a general workshop to assist in ground-breaking research and development .
Non-tenant businesses can become part of the Centre ’ s ethos through its Network Membership . With three levels available ( Solo , Corporate and Professional Services ), companies of all sizes can become part of a wider support network , as well as benefit from the following :
• access to over 1,000 businesses of all sizes
• opportunity to market their business and services direct to SMEs
• designed to bring companies together to aid business growth
• collaborative opportunities with the University of Huddersfield ( subject to certain criteria )
• access to specialist events and seminars
• discount off meeting and conference spaces equipped with the latest AV equipment
• hot desk facilities available on a daily basis
• access to state-of-the-art technology
The 3M BIC also houses the Duke of York Young Enterprise Centre ( DOYYEC ), a business hub for students and graduates from the University of Huddersfield starting their own businesses . The hub provides office space , meeting facilities , networking opportunities , and support and mentoring to encourage business growth .
Meeting , Conference and Event Facilities 3M BIC boasts a wide range of air conditioned meeting rooms and conference facilities available for hire to suit any event requirement . All spaces are furnished with quality audio visual equipment , and range from small spaces suitable for one-to-one meetings to full presentation and exhibition suites with a capacity of 100 .
Below are the options available :
The Atrium The building ’ s impressive entrance houses a high definition 80 ” touch screen monitor ideal for informal presentations and networking events .
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