SPACE EXPLORATION
Earlier this year, we introduced readers to IncubyteSpace, a relatively new co-working space from Incubyte located at Cambridge Innovation Park, six miles from Cambridge city centre. Since its launch last winter, the permanent offices have taken occupancy with companies spanning a variety of sectors such as edtech, software technology and cloud-based platforms. But Incubyte is certainly not sitting still, with founder Rob Precious recently announcing the addition of a further 1800 sq ft of dedicated, flexible term, scale-up office space at Stirling House. Building works are in full swing and interested companies are encouraged to drop Rob an email so that early plans and layouts can be explored. “We’ve had the freedom to grow organically because we are a private incubator,” explains Rob. “So we don’t rely on any external funding or grants.” The planned office space extension has coincided with an 86,000 sq ft planning application which has recently been submitted by Cambridge Innovation Parks Ltd. This is for three new buildings at Cambridge Innovation Park North, including a day INCUBYTESPACE EXPANDS
nursery, meeting and conferencing areas, mini offices, scale-up space and prestigious office suites from 1,000 sq ft up to an entire 40,000 sq ft building. This development is part of a larger strategic plan to provide ten new buildings in the north, west and south of Cambridge. Incubyte’s partners have been busy as well: Agri-Tech East ran its first Ag 101 course in September, aimed at newcomers to the industry who want to understand more about market dynamics, routes to market and business opportunities. “Our flagship REAP Conference on 6 November takes the theme of One Agriculture and highlights include insights into emerging agritech and our ever popular Start-Up Showcase,” says Becky Dodds from Agri-Tech East. Allia Future Business Centre has also been busy, launching its new flagship programme, The Future 20. “The idea behind the programme is to support 20 of the UK’s most innovative start-ups to address the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals as effectively as possible, and to create maximum impact,” explains James Gotz, director of ventures at Allia. “Our start-ups will receive a 12 to 18 month bespoke package of strategic support and workspace from Allia Future Business Centres, as well as access to a wide network of impressive partners.” incubyte.biz
WHAT’S IT GOT?
Fully furnished and air-conditioned facilities.
Free, on-site gym access, cafe and bistro facilities, electric car charging pods. High-tech meeting room bookable by the hour, half day or day.
Nursery (coming soon).
Flexible membership terms.
Discounted IPSE (association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed) membership.
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