NEW SPACE. NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OXFORD…

The Oxford Technology Park, is well positioned to plug the shortfall in high-tech lab space in the county and form an integral part of the city’s science and technologybased expansion.

Extending over 20 acres and with planning consent for over 440,000 sq. ft. of built space, Oxford Technology Park provides a unique opportunity and the next generation of Office and Research & Development premises. Combined with its accessible location, at the heart of Oxfordshire’s A34 Knowledge Economy spine.

The time couldn’t be more perfect for innovative, science and technology-based businesses across all sectors looking for a new home, where they can be nurtured and grow right in the heart of Oxfordshire.

Construction of over 140,000 sq. ft. is currently underway consisting of three distinct buildings, starting with a landmark, three-storey lab-enabled Building One due for completion in July.

Situated on the entrance into Oxford Technology Park, fronting Langford Lane and the Oxford London airport, this prestigious building offers 34,125 sq. ft. of flexible space, available to let in suites from 4,140 sq. ft. for office, laboratory and R & D use. Part of what makes Building One so special is its striking contemporary design, bespoke fit-out packages and its environmental and sustainability considerations, with the use of recycled materials, automatic movement and daylight sensitive lighting, solar gain resistant enhanced cladding and brise soleil system and electric vehicle charging points, to name just a few.

Adjacent to Building One, will be the HQ facility for Native Antigen, one of the world’s leading suppliers of infectious disease antigens and antibodies. The new 49,000 sq. ft two-storey purpose-built R&D and manufacturing facility will accommodate a mixture of bespoke laboratory, office and logistics operations.

These new buildings will join the Premier Inn hotel and Beefeater restaurant opened in January 2020 and will be quickly followed by the next phase of development with the Innovation Quarter.

Aimed at accommodating the rapid growth of Oxford’s technology companies, the

Innovation Quarter will comprise 11 twostorey buildings of striking contemporary design, from 5,160 sq. ft. to 7,045 sq. ft. apiece. Providing unique space, specified according to the requirements of science and technology businesses. Due for completion in the Autumn, the Innovation Quarter will not only be a place of work with the latest facilities but will also provide communal space where a business community can form, where collaboration can be cultivated and where innovation can thrive.

An amenity-rich environment also resides on the park’s doorstep, with a large gym, shops, restaurants and character pubs. All important factors for modern businesses and the needs of their employees as they strive to grow, develop and retain talent.

If you are an innovative, science or technology-based business, the Oxford Technology Park is where you want to call home!

Lauren Bates

T: 01621 850600

E: lauren.bates@OxfordTechPark.com

Adrian Chan

T: 01865 953075

E: adrian.chan@bidwells.co.uk

Robert Beatson

T: 01865 592627

E: robert.beatson@bidwells.co.uk

Christian Vecchione

T: 01865 883364

E: christian@benedicts.co.uk

Witney cyber security business secures investment

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor, has completed a £10.5 million minority investment in e2e-assure, an established, fast-growth cybersecurity business based in Witney. The funding will be used to facilitate international growth and expand its market offering.

e2e-assure was established in 2013 by cyber security expert, Rob Demain. It provides software and security operations centre (SOC)-as-a-service, managed detection and response (MDR), and monitoring to government, mid-sized private organisations and clients around the world.

An SOC uses a combination of people, technology and processes to monitor, detect, prevent and respond to cyberattacks or threats. The attraction to a customer of the ‘as-a-service’ model is the everchanging complexity of cybersecurity and the considerable overheads required for clients to manage their own SOC around the clock.

The cybersecurity market continues to see rapid growth and is forecast to hit $170 billion by 2022.

Lat year 46 per cent of UK businesses and 26 per cent of charities suffered a cyber attack. Among the 46 per cent of businesses, one in five experienced a material outcome, losing money or data.

Only a minority of organisations say they are insured against cyber risks (32 per cent of businesses and 31 per cent of charities).