Surge in demand for start up space as host of businesses move into science park
EIGHT new businesses have been welcomed by York Science Park following a surge in demand for start-up space.
York Science Park’s Springboard scheme is designed to provide a flexible environment for early stage businesses while they become established and its latest residents include a market intelligence company, an aluminium import/export operation, an IT developer and a business offering unique music services for children.
Tracey Smith, managing director, York Science Park, said: “We have certainly seen an increase in demand for our start-up space over recent months. It’s fascinating to see the wide range of products these new businesses are offering and developing and I am sure they will all benefit from being amongst like-minded entrepreneurs focused on growing their new businesses.”
Established in 2010, Springboard enables entrepreneurs and businesses to easily access business people, academic departments and researchers leading to innovative solutions and business opportunities.
Residents also benefit from direct access to the University of York’s Research and Innovation Office and Science City York, offering further support in helping new ventures to establish and grow.
The eight businesses are:
NMJ Technologies, a technology innovation software company with experience in developing software for desktops, remote servers, the internet and a range of mobile devices.
Bumblebeats, a program for babies, toddlers and early years and will be launching classes in and around the York area from July 2014. Its three classes are specifically designed to enhance the physical, emotional, social and language development of children.
Catalyst IT Solutions, an IT consultancy business advising on IT strategy, delivering and operating on promise and cloud-based IT solutions, primarily around CRM, business intelligence and enterprise desktop to corporate mid-market organisations.
Heron Import and Export, an agent for a Chinese aluminium company which provides aluminium extrusion profiles such as bars, angles and tubes. Targeting customers in the logistics, food, chemical and medical sectors, the company’s products can be used in construction, machinery, electronic and electrical equipment and can be made to specification on request.
Jack Russell Digital, a digital marketing consultancy, specialising in web marketing solutions for small to medium sized businesses.
Real Hub, a UK residential property research and data analytics company that specialises in providing consumer-focussed house market intelligence.
Stashmetrics build tools for social media analysis, specifically aimed at the needs of the PR and marketing industries.
Express Workforce provides temporary and permanent recruitment solutions for the construction, property and engineering sectors.
