UUSRP
BACKGROUND
The University of Ulster Science Research Parks Ltd (UUSRP Ltd) was established in 1999 by the University of Ulster (UU) to manage the development of Science Research Parks across the University campuses. UUSRP Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary company of University of Ulster.
The Science Research Parks were developed to support the clustering of knowledge-based companies in close proximity to the centres of research excellence in Northern Ireland. As a result, the opportunity for continued innovation and commercial acquisition of new technologies arising from the University research base will be maximised.
It is anticipated that the close interaction between the companies and University research personnel will develop an innovation community within the clusters providing enhanced opportunities for both tenants and the University’s technology and knowledge transfer activities.
The University of Ulster is the largest university on the island of Ireland with leading edge research strengths in Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering and International Business which has established the University as an “internationally recognised centre of excellence”.
MISSION
“UUSRP Ltd will develop and manage the University of Ulster Science Research Parks creating environments which are supportive of the incubation, development and clustering of high-technology, high-growth companies in close proximity to the University students, research personnel, resources and facilities”.
VISION
UUSRP provides property development, property operations management, and service management activities, which will support the growth of technologically advanced businesses capable of competing successfully in a global market.
TARGET MARKET
Within the overall market of companies which have a strategic need to be associated with the research, personnel resources and facilities of UU there are three sub-markets:
new start companies arising from the research base (spin-outs) or from the local economy;
regional companies with a growing need to access research and/or development resources (spin-ins);
overseas companies wishing to locate part of their business activities, preferably R&D activities, close to the knowledge base.
UUSRP have developed a network of strategically sited facilities which will attract, encourage and support companies with potential to initiate and develop commercially successful enterprises.
The flexibility of our sites and the variety of suite sizes available makes UUSRP the right solution for many types of ventures. Located on University campuses in a pleasant working environment, UUSRP has all the benefits of the University close at hand, including:
- catering establishments – cafés, sandwich bars and restaurants
- sporting and leisure facilities
- learning resource centres
- crèches social and recreational amenities
- conference facilities
The Coleraine Science Park houses the Science Innovation Centre (SIC) which provides approximately 7,500 sq ft of accommodation and is divided into three zones: a bioscience wing for start-up biotechnology and bioscience companies; an IT wing for software development and bioinformatics companies; a central zone which provides a range of resources to support the growth and development of new companies.
At the Jordanstown Science Park the Technology and Engineering Innovation Centre (TEIC) provides approximately 11,000 sq ft of lettable space over two floors. The facility includes a laboratory floor for new start-up medical device and advanced engineering companies as well as an IT floor for software development and medical informatics companies.
The Magee Science Park includes The Technology and Software Innovation Centre (TSIC) providing 2,500 sq ft of space, consisting of offices as well as hot desks in an open plan environment.
There is also a Software Development Centre providing 3,800 sq ft of space, for companies graduating from the TSIC or ICT based R&D companies seeking to establish a close and specific interaction with the University. In addition, a 27,500 sq ft multi-occupancy facility provides space for companies graduating from the Software Development Centre or inward investment companies.
For more information: UUSRPinfo.pdf or go to: www.uusrp.com