Innovation, Collaboration and Enterprise

Delivering a 21st century business destination

SCY successfully led a major bid in partnership with The University of York and The Food and Environment Research Agency to secure over £19.7 million to develop critical new infrastructure and enhance links between York’s world-class research base and industry.

 Business benefits 

  • Research expertise and consultancy;
  • Business support, including coaching and mentoring;
  • Flexible, managed business space and facilities;
  • Collaborative opportunities.

The investment from the European Regional Development Fund delivers more than 9,000 square metres of new floor space and provides some of the most exciting space in the UK for businesses to develop and grow. Please follow the links below for full information on each the services and facilities available:

The Ron Cooke Hub

  • Office space with business support;
  • Lively events programme;
  • Business venue for 2-220 delegates including 3Sixty immersive AV space.

Department of Computer Science

  • Consultancy;
  • Research expertise;
  • Strong links with industry multinationals;
  • Education and training;
  • Film & TV production facilities;
  • 2 x HD broadcast TV studios;
  • Black box multi-purpose sound stage;
  • Audio and picture post facilities;
  • Foley studio;
  • Digital preview theatre.

York Law School

  • Free legal advice clinic;
  • Training and development facility;
  • Student research, internships and placements.

York Management School Centre for Business Collaboration

  • Bespoke executive development;
  • Research and consultancy;
  • Coaching and mentoring;
  • Undergraduate placement opportunities;
  • Student projects.

York Science and Enterprise Centre

  • Bespoke, serviced laboratory-offices;
  • World renowned applied research;
  • Resilient & secure 24hrs, 365 days;
  • Distinct location, innovative space.

Biorenewables Development Centre

  • New state of the art biomass processing facilities;
  • Strong linkage to world class R+D;
  • Green Chemistry Expertise;
  • Centre for Novel Agricultural Products expertise;
  • Business support;
  • Focused open access R&D centre.