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Built Forum
The
in 1987,
is open
the to
the John’s
St
public Innovation
and is a space
to meet, is eat,
Centre
renowned
collaborate
and network the world
throughout
the growth of ambitious innovative firms
in the Cambridge region. It is privately
owned and commercially managed.
Tenants
About 85 companies are located at
SJIC, employing over 400 people,
creating a vibrant community with
an entrepreneurial spirit. Tenants are
early-stage companies operating in
a wide range of technologies.
Unlike other innovation centres,
the centre is also home to a number
of companies offering services such
as marketing, accountancy and legal
services. This creates a diverse business
community and encourages the cross-
fertilisation of ideas.
The Innovation Centre also has over
330 virtual tenants, who make use of the
facilities and many of whom will gradually
grow and move into the centre as tenants.
A virtual service, called the Star Service,
offers a business address, telephone, fax,
and post handling plus access to the
building’s facilities. This is particularly
relevant for high-tech companies or
companies that provide business support
services and want an Innovation Centre
“office” but are unable to take up
residency on the Park.
Accommodation
The philosophy of the Innovation Centre
is to provide security and flexibility to
tenants, and the Centre therefore offers
an easy-in, easy-out policy with renewable
leases for two
“St John’s Innovation Centre exists
years and the option
to provide a dynamic incubation
to break on one
month’s notice.
environment to accelerate the growth
The facilities are
of ambitious, innovative firms”
all‑inclusive and
offer high-quality
connectivity, reception, security,
fax, photocopying, conferencing, and
exhibition space. There are six meeting
Tr a n s p o r t l i n k s
rooms and a boardroom, which are well
used and are free of charge to tenants.
The Conferencing and Catering
facilities at St John’s Innovation Centre
are ideal for all business events in the
Cambridge rail station taxi 15 mins
area, with an on-site restaurant and five
Camb’ North Station 15 mins walk
Conference Rooms.
Stansted Airport 40 mins by taxi
The facilities were purpose-built
to offer the most up-to-date rooms
and facilities for all business needs:
N e a r by
conferences, exhibitions, seminars,
workshops, meetings, and training
courses. St John’s Innovation Centre
offers affordable facilities with capacity
from 4 to 80 people. ■
Cambridge City by taxi 15 mins
London by train 50 mins
Newmarket by taxi 30 mins
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