Locating in InfoLab21
InfoLab21 is Lancaster University's world-class research, development and business centre in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Resident Businesses
Our resident businesses range from University spin-out companies from the Computing and Communication Systems departments based here in InfoLab21, to international companies like RuggedCom from Canada.
We welcome both local and international technology based companies that have the ability to grow through access to cutting-edge research.
International ICT Companies
With particular strengths in ICT, the University has a long and successful history of working with international ICT companies including major telecommunications network operators, equipment manufacturers and software providers such as Microsoft, BT Labs, Orange, Cisco, Nokia and Ford.
Queen’s Award For Enterprise
Lancaster University has won a Queen’s Award For Enterprise for creating the largest regional rural broadband network for education in Europe.
Further Information
We hope the information in this section of the site will provide you with everything you need about moving to InfoLab21. Please contact Sarah Mills (sarah.mills@lancaster.ac.uk) if you have any particular requirements or questions on InfoLab21 business Incubation facilities not covered in our FAQs section.
For general Information about Lancaster University, InfoLab21 and why it was built, see:
To download the InfoLab21 brochure, factsheets and posters about InfoLab21 see:
"We would like to particularly thank the Knowledge Business Centre staff and academics for all their support and encouragement during our incubation period at InfoLab21.
We will never forget the time and the people there and we'll be certain to stay in touch."
Mark Robinson, Director, Escendency
"Everything we have seen here has impressed us and I believe there is a massive amount we can do to promote investment."
Gayle Sellman, the UKTI vice-consul based in Washington DC, USA.
Relocation Contacts
Steve Riches
tel: +44 (0)1524 510440
steve.riches@lancaster.ac.uk
Steve Riches, Director of the InfoLab21 Knowledge Business Centre, is the person to contact should you wish to arrange a viewing of the facilities and/or progress your interest with a view of taking up residency.
Sarah Mills
tel: +44 (0)1524 510421
sarah.mills@lancaster.ac.uk
Sarah Mills, Departmental Administrator of the InfoLab21 Knowledge Business Centre, works closely with Steve and is another useful contact.
