The Norwich Bio-Incubator is able to take an active role in the incubation of early stage business ventures and development projects.

To assist in this process the Norwich Bio-Incubator has established an extensive network of business and technical support contacts including the technology transfer specialists PBL Technology (www.pbltechnology.com) In this way scientist entrepreneurs get timely and high quality advice on the development of their science for commercialisation, and the establishment, operation and strategy of a successful business.

During this development process expertise and support can be provided in the following areas:

• Early stage and strategic advice on intellectual property issues
• Business and marketing strategy
• Staff and executive recruitment
• Development of business plans
• Sourcing and provision of funding
• Company establishment and administration
• Financial and tax planning
• Business management
• Licensing and marketing

The Norwich Bio-Incubator has developed an extensive network of preferred professional service providers that will deliver in depth advice and support in specialist areas (legal, finance, HR, marketing etc).

Tenants of the Norwich Bio-Incubator can also benefit from access to specialist advice on operational matters such as:

• Health and safety and regulatory issues including advice on:
  • Health and safety policy
  • Risk assessments and COSHH
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Composition of safety committees, including access to external experts
• Laboratory design modifications and specialised fit outs
• Equipment purchasing, commissioning and maintenance
• Scientific service outsourcing

By choosing to locate on the Norwich Research Park companies are able to join a growing community of SME's and gain access to a number of local initiatives including the NRP Innovation forum, Professionals in Innovation, in addition to other regional groups like the Norfolk Network and ERBI.