University Research Park
Birmingham Research Park
Based in Edgbaston, directly adjacent to the University campus and the Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Birmingham Research Park offers purpose built accommodation to companies and projects seeking to work with the University in research, development and training.
The University of Birmingham, a world-class education and research institution, joined forces with Birmingham City Council to establish its own Research Park in 1986.
The aim of the Park is to encourage the formation and growth of technology or knowledge-based companies. Past and present tenant activities have built upon the University's own reputation in biotechnology, computer systems, language research, medical diagnostics and scientific instruments. Healthcare developments, in particular, have been prominent. Many of these companies have been founded by academic staff of the University to exploit new technology arising from their research. Others have external origins but are developing their own working relationships with University departments.
Submitted by: Peter Gallant, Birmingham Setpoint, 10 February 2003
