UKSPA

The mission of UKSPA is to be the authoritative body on the planning, development and the creation of Science Parks that are facilitating the development and management of innovative, high growth, knowledge-based organisations.
The success of any business largely depends on its ability to innovate, and in today’s global economy, companies must be aware of technological and scientific changes if they are to remain competitive. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the UK’s 100 or so science and research parks, where universities and businesses work together to exploit scientific research for commercial gain.
The science parks - also known as technology or business and innovation centres – are geared towards the needs of start-up and growth companies. At the heart of these initiatives is the relationship between the park and the local research centre or university. The science park provides an organised link between the tenant companies and the research expertise of local academics, as well as business management know-how.

UKSPA will be supporting L.A.B. in the organisation of a conference stream focusing on current issues and best practice in the laboratory sectors that are based on UK and other Science Parks. In addition UKSPA will organise parts of the business forum covering discussions and presentations on a range of topics based on such themes as: Funding, Research and Development Taxation, Business support through UK Regional Development Agencies and other national sources of advice and finance

Contact:

Jim Duvall
Membership Manager
United Kingdom Science Park Association
Chesterford Research Park
Little Chesterford
Essex CB10 1XL
Tel: 01799 532049
Internet: www.ukspa.org.uk