A state-of-the-art enterprise and innovation centre in Aylesbury designed to create a hub of entrepreneurial activity was officially launched on 7 October.
The 4,000 sq ft centre in Gatehouse Way has been created by Aylesbury Vale District Council with support from the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA).
It will provide new and developing businesses, with under 120 staff, free support and advice while also offering office and desk space on flexible terms and other facilities such as meeting rooms, telephone answering and a business post address service.
The centre, managed by Hot Office Business Centres, is being funded by AVDC for a four-year trial period. A further 2,000 sq ft of office space could be made available if the centre is fully occupied within the first two years of its operation.
Over the next two years an estimated 200 business will be assisted to progress to second stage growth via the support initiatives operated at the new centre.
Councillor Michael Edmonds, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economic Development at AVDC, said: “The Aylesbury Enterprise and Innovation Centre is playing a vital role in our plans for the district’s successful growth. New business start-ups represent an important segment in the 21,500 new jobs that we need to create between now and 2026. These new businesses will be able to service the needs of larger firms that we hope to attract and, as they grow, they will offer new employment opportunities for many more people.”
Max Campbell, Managing Director of the Aylesbury Enterprise and Innovation Centre, said: “The centre is dedicated to helping new businesses launch, assisting local entrepreneurs to evolve their ideas and supporting existing businesses with their ongoing growth. We look forward to meeting the entrepreneurs of Aylesbury over the coming year.”
Businesses interested in using the centre can call 01296 318150 or visit the website at www.aeicentre.com
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