Cumbria is at the heart of the
UK and strategically located
between major centres of bio-technology
growth and has developed skills
and facilities to provide an
ideal location for companies
involved in Life Sciences development.
The county offers specific benefits to potential Life
Sciences investors:
Westlakes Science and Technology
Park
At the core of Cumbria's Life Sciences capability are
the world-class facilities of the Westlakes Science
and Technology Park which offer an excellent business
location. The Park offers a supportive setting fordf
all areas of Life Science and has developed major expertise
in:
- terrestrial, aquatic and
atmospheric environmental sciences
- cytogenics and molecular
genetics
- biotechnology, in particular
microbial absorbents, transformations
and population dynamics
- occupational health, medical
statistics and data management
systems
The Park nurtures new businesses
in the incubator units at the
recently opened Innovation Centre.
Support
for Science
Cumbria is fully committed to the development of Life
Sciences in the UK. Links are fostered between industry
and research institutions, and there is excellent support
for economic development, including access to potential
sources of venture capital.
The region also offers easy
access to the UK-based, European
Medicines Evaluation Agency which
allows quick licence applications
for 15 European countries from
one base.
The Ideal
Environment
A stable local economy, a skilled and adaptable workforce
and competitive labour costs, all contribute to an
environment capable of providing a secure and successful
future for the Life Sciences sector.
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