Centre Information

Our in-house data centre makes Innovation Centre Medway an ideal place for software businesses to locate. It provides a resilient infrastructure for co-location of your servers and benefits from:

• an air conditioned environment;
• lockable racks;
• security controlled access;
• uninterruptible power supply with on-site generator backup;
• fire protection from automated fire suppression and alarm system;
• automated environmental monitoring with 24-hour alerts to support staff;
• on-site support staff;
• remote restart of server;
• up to 100MgB dual carrier internet with firewalls;
• ready access for Innovation Centre Medway clients and escorted access for non-clients.

Innovation Centre Medway has an impressive conferencing suite, seating up to 75 people and is equipped with full multi-media equipment and broadband access. The conference room can be divided into two smaller rooms and is located in the landmark glass-walled ground floor room to the right of the entrance. The facility opens on to the main entrance piazza where our café is located, making this venue highly suitable for external marketing events.

The centre facilities are ideal for all business needs: conferences, exhibitions, seminars and training courses. Refreshments and catering services are available on request at an additional charge.

Innovation Centre Medway management provides a full range of resources to help tenants with strategy advice and access to financial support to rapidly introduce new products and services. Resources include hands on advisory support and guidance relating to product development and technology process, design, PR, marketing, competitive research, event organisation, commercial, legal and accountancy services, intellectual property and funding.

We aim to develop a culture which fosters innovation and growth by:

• providing free advice to clients on business issues through our experienced team;
• helping entrepreneurs access funding through business angel networks and venture funds;
• acting as a catalyst to promote technology locally, regionally, nationally and internationally;
• arranging regular networking meetings for our clients as well as events and seminars throughout the year with selected speakers.