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The Forum Tech Park is open offers to the world public class and business is a space to opportunities meet , eat , collaborate , and its and own network executive airport
Catering is available from the on-site café including buffet-style and formal lunches , drinks , and refreshments .
BUSINESS SUPPORT and FACILITIES The Tech Park combines high-quality serviced office space , administrative support and facilities , with the unique expertise and technical benefits provided by Cranfield University .
The CIC provides a range of admin services including IT support , reception facilities , office equipment , and secretarial resources . The University campus is only a short walk away , and offers cafés and shops , two banks with cashpoints , a bookshop , a Post Office , and sporting facilities , as well as a total of 250 en-suite hotel rooms available for business guests .
BUSINESS SEMINAR PROGRAMME The Tech Park runs a unique business seminar programme for its tenants and firms across the region , in partnership with Cranfield University , Central Bedfordshire Council , and South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership . Hosted in the CIC ’ s conference suite , the events are designed to provide advice and support for small and growing businesses , with topics ranging from marketing and HR support to funding opportunities , intellectual property , and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships .
RESOURCES and EXPERTISE
• Leading business consultancy , access to business networks , assistance with government support and funding opportunities
• Technical research facilities , ranging from precision engineering and crash impact testing , to aircraft cabin simulators and wind tunnels , as well as the University ’ s on-site business airport
• Funded research and development schemes such as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Innovation Vouchers , plus opportunities to work with academics to develop new knowledge and exploit new markets .
Cranfield University also operates a subsidised business incubation and service facility called CUBIC , providing support to entrepreneurs and fledging companies looking to establish themselves in the CIC and Tech Park .
PARTNERSHIP Cranfield University is a research intensive , wholly postgraduate institution specialising in aerospace , environment , agrifood , defence and security , energy , leadership and management , transport systems , and manufacturing . With uniquely close links to industry , the University has an international reputation for its research , teaching , and technical facilities in these major thematic areas .
TECHNOLOGY PARK BUSINESSES The Tech Park is home to a diverse range of both growing and established businesses . For a list of firms located here visit www . cranfieldtechnologypark . co . uk / ​ businesses . ■
“ A thriving innovation habitat with outstanding services and facilities supported by the research capabilities of Cranfield University ”
Transport links
Road : 4 miles from M1 J13 / 14 Rail : Central Milton Keynes 18 mins Air : London Luton Airport 31 mins
Nearby
Milton Keynes 7 miles Bedford 12 miles Cambridge 42 miles
Strategic network
Cranfield University Cranfield Airport Central Beds . Council , SE Mids . LEP