Business incubation & support
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The Phoenix Centre
The Phoenix Centre, independently housed within
York St John University’s main campus in the centre of York,
opened its doors in April 2009 to provide affordable
space for new creative and IT-based ventures, with access to
specialist technical facilities and sector-specific business
support, mentoring and training.
The facility has been developed by Science
City York in direct response to feedback from members of its
Creative York and IT & Digital York networks, fulfilling an
identified requirement for a centrally located, incubation facility
to support the region’s growing creative and digital
sectors.
Business can occupy space in the Centre for a
maximum of one year and spaces are offered at a minimal monthly
cost. In addition to successful applicants benefiting from
extremely affordable, well-serviced business premises, the Centre
also offers prime access to specialist support and facilities, with
optimal opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Learn more by emailing creativebusiness@yorksj.ac.uk.
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DesignWorks
Designworks provides an incubation space for
start-up businesses in the world of product design. But it goes
beyond a workspace. Designworks provides new designers in the
region with professional services from York St John University
and our shared resources within the community.
DesignWorks offers incubating businesses office
space, free business mentoring & advice through Creative
Business, academic expertise and advice in product design, in
addition to workshop access.
"York St John’s new incubator space 'Design
Works'... offers access to mentoring from design staff and the
department’s cutting-edge facilities. The University expects to
welcome more students this year who want to develop their own
unique products and establish businesses in York to help rebuild
the local and regional economy." - James Fathers, Head of Art
& Design
Learn more by emailing creativebusiness@yorksj.ac.uk.
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