Coventry University Enterprises (CUE Ltd)
Coventry University Enterprises (CUE Ltd), a subsidiary of Coventry University Higher Education Corporation, is the organisation through which the University runs much of its commercial, income-generating and business-partnership work. Operating in a regional, national, Europea
n and international context, CUE supports the corporate aims and seeks to maximise the commercial potential of the University's skills, expertise and resources.
CUE focuses on innovation, design, high performance automotive engineering, health, environment and ICT as areas of expertise. Through this activity it has to date supported thousands of Small-to-Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through specific projects and support programmes. More than 200 SMEs have been established with the support of CUE and many more have benefited from one-to-one involvement. In addition the company's project activity has been able to demonstrate hundreds of new jobs established and thousands of existing jobs safeguarded.
CUE also operates the University’s award-winning Technology Park, a supportive and prestigious location for forward thinking knowledge-based and hi-tech companies. With accommodation available from 17.3 to 804 sq m (186 to 8657 sq ft), the park offers a wide range of unit sizes in five different centres/locations to meet the long-term growth profile of its clients with flexible lease terms to assist progression.
For more information visit the CUTP website.
Investors and funding
The Mercia Technology Seed Fund (M TSF) is a £12.8 million venture capital fund that benefits from a mixture of public- and private-sector investors. The MTSF provides equity financing for early-stage technology start-ups that are based in the West Midlands region. Potential investees must demonstrate their potential for rapid growth and will possess a strong proprietary position with respect to their technology, intellectual property, and products.
Enterprise Centre
The Enterprise Centre, situated adjacent to the Innovation Centre, provides the perfect location for medium-sized, technology and knowledge-based businesses. The Centre comprises 17 air-conditioned units available to rent on longer-term flexible lease arrangements.
Design Village
With a clear focus on the University's international strength in product design, the Design Village provides accommodation for small to medium-sized design companies and companies where design is an integral part of their business strategy. The first building on the Design Village is The Design Hub, comprising 17 air-conditioned units on three floors and let on flexible lease terms. It is an ideal environment and opportunity to share our own design expertise and innovative technologies with some of the most exciting young companies around, in a modern and distinctive environment.
Innovation Village
The Innovation Village offers a range of office space and business support for hi-tech, knowledge-based businesses, with options for both leasehold and freehold on the site. With space available from 131 to 650 sq m (1410 to 6997 sq ft), the site has been developed in partnership with Real Land South Ltd and is managed by Coventry University Enterprises Ltd. Although close to the City Centre, it has characteristics of a prestigious out-of-town business park and is proving to be one of the more sought-after locations for business enterprise.
For more information visit the CUTP website.