Bridge Innovation Centre
Location Pembrokeshire Science and Technology Park Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire SA72 6UN
Contact Details Contact : David Thomas , Manager Tel : 01646 689302 Email : david . thomas2 @ pembrokeshire . gov . uk Website : www . bridgeinnovation . co . uk
Bridge Innovation Centre – a beacon for all that is possible in the economy of Pembrokeshire
The Bridge Innovation Centre was established as the central hub of the fledgling Pembrokeshire Science and Technology Park as an enabler to help diversify the economy of Pembrokeshire . As Pembrokeshire ’ s premier location for modern thinking businesses , it provides a unique environment for innovation and business growth with knowledge sharing , collaboration and networking . The Pembrokeshire Science and Technology Park is part of the wider Haven Energy Enterprise Zone , which is home to Petrochemical and LNG industries as well as being the home of a new 2000MW CCGT Power Station . Milford Haven is well known for its deep water port and some 20 % of the UK ’ s energy comes through the Haven . Renewable Energy is high on the agenda too , with impressive wave and tidal resources and 400kVA grid connectivity .
Located close to the impressive Cleddau Bridge that links the North and South of the spectacular county of Pembrokeshire , the Bridge Innovation Centre represents all that is positive in the Pembrokeshire Economy . Under the governance of Pembrokeshire County Council , the Bridge Innovation Centre aims to combine the following themes :
• Business Premises and advice
• Research facilities for Science and Technology
• Innovation and Incubation
• Development of business ideas to market
• Growth Opportunities
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship .
Businesses that embrace innovation can engage with the Centre in a number of ways . The Bridge Innovation Centre Offers virtual office facilities , hot desks and single desks in a shared office , through to full residency in high tech offices at a competitive rate . On site there are self contained workshops or units ready for conversion to laboratory space from 126 sq m ( 1350sq ft ) to 273 sq m ( 2950 sq ft ). The Bridge Innovation Centre is partnered with Welsh Academia and this close relationship allows businesses to link with academic excellence for knowledge exchange partnerships , research and development , and student placements .
Businesses can also benefit from a comprehensive support package with links to business , professional advice and financial support from
Aerial view of Bridge Innovation Centre Photograph credit : Welsh Government
the Welsh Government and other locally supported business finance initiatives .
Office Accommodation The Bridge Innovation Centre is able to offer a choice of accommodation type and size to suit needs as a business grows . There is the option to move up into larger accommodation or more specialist units whilst retaining the same address and post code .
Within the main building there are 23 fully serviced offices , with high speed Internet connectivity and a modern VOIP telephone system . Offices vary from 26.5 sq m ( 286 sq ft ) to 101.25 sq m ( 1,090 sq ft ), all are available on flexible lease and are ‘ easy in , easy out ’. There is a central print room which can be used by all members at minimal cost provides facilities for photocopying , printing , scanning , laminating and binding . Reception is fully staffed during office hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm
Workshop / Laboratory Units In addition to the offices within the main building the Bridge Innovation Centre offers practical workshop space . Each workshop has a high tech office , generous workspace and its own plant room with 3 phase electricity , gas , water and its own telephone connectivity ( tenants can choose to opt into the Innovation Centre Internet and Phone System ). These units can and have been converted to laboratory space and it is possible to add a full first floor with a mezzanine to effectively double the floor space to suit the needs of the companies occupying these units .
Fab Lab Pembrokeshire Within the Bridge Innovation Centre is Fab Lab Pembrokeshire . Fab Lab Pembrokeshire is a STEM ( Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ) outreach and is a community partnership of charitable Status . The Fab Lab is an open access lab with the latest digital fabrication equipment , it is a place that offers a friendly environment where people can build , code , solder , design and engineer anything they can think of using modern techniques of digital design and manufacture . It is a space for the community , a springboard for local entrepreneurship , for schools , clubs and societies and for anyone who would like to enhance and improve their employability skills or develop their interests .
For more information visit www . fablabpembrokeshire . org . uk .
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