Practicalities were taken care of - there was someone to take calls. There were excellent offices and a contacts network for finding lawyers, accountants and grant sources. Progress would have been much slower without that backing.
Dr Bill Love, Destiny Pharma Ltd
Join an entrepreneurial community of over 80 companies, become part of an innovative working environment and connect to a trusted business network.
Office space at SInC is designed to be flexible to your business and growth needs, and our wide range of support services give you the freedom and skills you need to build an exceptional business.
Our offices provide:
Simplicity
- One bill inclusive of rates, basic service charges and utilities
- No long term commitments
- Car parking
- Great transport links
Quality workspace
- Customisable office space, adaptable to suit your needs
- Preferential access to meeting rooms, 12 seat boardroom and seminar facilities
- Communal breakout areas and kitchen facilities
- High-speed internet access, IT and telecoms, AV equipment, colour photocopiers and printers
- 24 hour secure access
Support
- Staffed reception and administration services - including call and mail handling
- Preferential access to experience and support to increase chances of success
- Preferential access to mentoring and strategic guidance
Community
- Invitations to seminars and events
- Collaborative environment of companies
- Access to trusted networks, specialist skills and advice
- On site restaurant and café
Practicalities were taken care of - there was someone to take calls. There were excellent offices and a contacts network for finding lawyers, accountants and grant sources. Progress would have been much slower without that backing.
Dr Bill Love, Destiny Pharma Ltd
Look good to your customers, relax and feel confident when you need to take centre stage.
Our meeting rooms, boardroom and seminar room provide the professional environment to impress, engage and achieve more. With high speed internet access, audio-visual equipment as well as a welcoming reception, we provide you with all you need to get the very best from your meeting or event.
As our business has developed so have our requirements. The centre has responded brilliantly and the facilities are second to none.
Justin Longley, Synchromedia
All the benefits of a fixed office, without the office.
Our Virtual office package gives you a great business address, professionally managed business calls and mail as well as access to our exceptional support and networks.
Virtual offices provide:
Simplicity
- One monthly bill
- No long term commitments
Quality workspace
- Preferential access to meeting rooms, 12 seat boardroom and seminar facilities
- Free Hot-desking facility for 2.5 days per week
- Preferential access to use of AV equipment, colour photocopiers and printers
Support
- Staffed reception and administration services - including call and mail handling
- Preferential access to experience and support to increase chances of success
- Preferential access to mentoring and strategic guidance
Community
- Invitations to seminars and events
- Collaborative environment of companies
- Access to trusted networks, specialist skills and advice
- On site restaurant and café
Can anyone join the Innovation Centre?
We’re looking for your ambition but tenants or Licencees main proposed activity should fall under at least one of the following headings:
- Research and/or research and development
- Strategic, policy, technical or management consultancy
- Prototype or low volume manufacturing
- Scientific product or market testing
- Other innovative activities which further the aims of the Centre and the region
- Services or manufacture to support any of the above
- Technology support or services linked to the University of Sussex.
If you have any doubts about eligibility then please call us on +44 (0) 1273 704400 for more help.
Is there a waiting list for entry?
We always make every effort to accommodate your needs, please call us on +44 (0) 1273 704400 to discuss these in more detail.
Do I have to pay Business Rates in addition to the rent?
No, Business Rates are included in addition to heat, light and power.
Is car parking available?
Free parking is available on a limited basis. A car parking space is allocated on the basis of one for every 200 square feet of office space taken. The main line railway station of Falmer is close to the campus and buses travel to the campus from both Brighton and Lewes.
Are restaurant facilities sited at the Centre?
The Centre has it's own cafe - Cafe Direct - which is open each working day between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.30 pm serving both hot and cold food.
What are the Lease arrangements and how long is the minimum period for taking space?
The legal arrangements are covered by a Licence for a inital period of three years with a review at that time. One month's notice can be given by either party. There is no minimum period as such, although the shortest any company has been here in the last ten years was three months.
If you have a question which is not covered here, please call us on +44 (0) 1273 704400 or email info@sinc.co.uk
What to do next...
If you've seen enough and think your business might benefit from our facilities and services then get in touch and we can site and discuss your options.
Call +44 (0) 1273 704400
or complete our enquiry form.
