Science Oxford has created a new innovation centre to support entrepreneurs and start-up companies. The 25,000 sq ft innovation centre is part of a site in the heart of the city of Oxford that will incorporate a £30 million science centre to be designed by internationally renowned architects, Foster + Partners.

Science Oxford has recently purchased Macclesfield House, a former county council building on a site in central Oxford adjacent to the Oxford Castle development, where it plans to construct a world-class cultural centre for science and enterprise that will attract over 100,000 visitors per year. The aim is to open the state of the art facility by 2015 and a pledge of £10 million has already been made to the fundraising campaign.

The newly re-branded Oxford Centre for Innovation provides offices and business support for up to 30 small and growing companies. The innovation centre will continue to be a core facility within the subsequent science centre development.

Science Oxford has appointed Oxford Innovation, a leading operator of business and innovation centres, to manage the new innovation centre. Oxford Innovation has an impressive track record in supporting the growth of technology companies. The company already manages 14 other centres from Portsmouth to Yorkshire used by over 400 companies and its business support services include access to its business angel investment networks as well as mentoring and business planning advice.

If you are interested in renting a space, please contact Margaret Hewitt (Centre Manager) email: M.Hewitt@oxin.co.uk, Telephone: 01865 261400