April 14, 2016
As our park continues to expand, so does our campus community. The latest two companies to move onsite are Evolution Biotechnologies and Camstent; both of which are at the forefront of innovation and making significant advancements in their respective fields.
Evolution Biotechnologies moved into Office 27 of The Exchange building last month. The company works to expand the use of biological control into medically important areas; such as target dust mites and bed bugs. Setting up at Colworth has given them the space and facilities to continue their ground-breaking research and application. They also benefit from the connectivity and location of the site. David Harper, chief officer, said:
“Evolution Biotechnologies has just based its UK operations at Colworth Science Park; and some of us have been here before. So why come back? As they say, location, location, location. Colworth is very close the halfway point between Oxford and Cambridge, and is an equal distance from London- very much in the UK’s ‘golden triangle’”
He added: “But there needs to be more, and there is. The facilities are modern and comprehensive, but more than that the attitude of the people at the park is both positive and highly supportive. That makes a big difference, and underlies our decision to base here, and, ultimately grow our business here.”
Camstent moved into Lab 15 of the Exchange at the end of last year. They are a growing medical materials company that develops patented polymer coatings, which resist bacterial attachment to device surfaces. The work Camstent do onsite significantly improves patient outcomes while lowering healthcare costs.
Chief Executive Officer, David Hampton said “Colworth Park is an ideal location for us as its facilities support both the chemistry and manufacturing we do. The laboratory we have is state-of-the-art and we’ve had great support from all of the staff on-site.”
Colworth Park is home to a host of enterprises; from start-ups to global corporations, focusing on food, health, medical devices, antibodies, sustainability, life sciences, green energy and planning. Tenants based at the park enjoy working within a community of scientific excellence, which drives open innovation and entrepreneurship.
Link: http://www.colworthpark.com/news/two-pioneering-science-companies-move-into-colworth-park/