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Wales | Associate Member
UKSPA Directory 2017
Orbit Business Centre
is an incubator for
businesses likely to
have a long-term future
The Orbit
Business
Centre
Locati on
Rhydycar Business Park
Rhydycar
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1DL
C ontact detai l s
Lance Whiteley
Manager
E: lance.whiteley@
merthyr.gov.uk
www.orbitbusinesscentre.co.uk
Tran sp or t l i nks
A470 turn off for Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil railway station
Merthyr Tydfil bus station
Orbit Business Centre is a Business
Incubator which works with selected
companies over a given period to
improve their chances of success
and accelerate their growth.
An incubated business can reside
within Orbit Business Centre for up to
three years when the business has
grown according to its objectives. For
the “Orbit Zone” (warm-desking area),
the minimum term for occupation is
one month and the maximum term
will be one year.
An Orbit Zone company can apply
during or after the one-year period for
acceptance into the main incubation
office space. Targets/objectives will be
set with the business at entry stage,
which will be formally reviewed on
a regular basis.
• Capable
of job creation, and the
owner should have the drive and flair
to ensure the business will succeed
• Fit
with the culture and aspirations of
Orbit and be likely to make a significant
long-term contribution to the economy
of Merthyr Tydfil and Wales.
Orbit Business Centre hosts grade A
office space for established and new-start
businesses, large conference facility,
training rooms, and more.
Entering the Orbit
The entrance policy requires that
businesses are:
• Two years old or less. Some
businesses operating longer than this
may be permitted if the business is
going in an entirely new direction,
or the business is new to Wales
• Genuine spin-outs of an existing
enterprise with potential for growth
into a sustainable company Merthyr t ydfil
Merthyr Tydfil has one of the fastest
growing business economies in South
Wales, backed by a substantial investment
programme. Comprehensive business
support is available, workforce skills
are being developed; we are showing
off our architecture, developing
impressive leisure facilities and
strengthening still further our
transport and internet links.
The locality has an established
technology and manufacturing base
and a thriving creative sector. The
University of Glamorgan has a major
presence in the town of Merthyr Tydfil,
while the business, financial and
professional services sectors are
enjoying a period of sustained growth.
The area boasts some of Wales’ finest
countryside, culture and heritage. ■
N e a r by Str a te g i c n e tw o r k
Cardiff 23 miles
Swansea 31 miles
Bristol 63 miles
University of South Wales
University of Glamorgan