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Welcome to the Innovation Enterprise Zone (IEZ) – the University’s response to employers’ and regional socio-economic needs.

In recent years, our university has made significant investments to provide access to leading-edge facilities, expertise, and the adoption of higher skills for businesses that are making a difference by growing through innovation.

We are led by your business needs, ambitions and strategies and are dedicated to putting your business at the heart of our research, expertise, skills provision, facilities, and funded support so you can benefit from every part of our ecosystem.

Let's talk business

No matter what size or sector your business falls under, we will respond to your needs. We know that one size does not fit all, that’s why we offer bespoke support suited to your business requirements.

Starting up

If you are thinking of starting or are in the early stages of starting a business, let us help get your business off the ground with incubation office space, professional development and funded support.

SMEs

If you are a business with 2 – 249 employees, take advantage of a range of funded support schemes, office space, state-of-art facilities and training courses to help your SME thrive.

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Large businesses

If you are an established businesses with over 250 employees you can gain access to our research, expertise, brilliant talent pool and levy funded apprenticeships.

Healthcare businesses

Whether you're a start up or multi-national organisation, our state-of-the-art Centre for Health Innovation is perfectly placed to support your business, offering immersive suites, expert knowledge and a wide portfolio of training and development courses.

High-spec facilities for your business

£6M invested in innovation facilities available for business use

A range of support options

8 dedicated SME & Start-up support programmes

Funding for your business

£11M funded business support available to Staffordshire SMEs

Apprenticeships

Higher or Degree apprenticeships are an effective way for your business to grow existing or recruit new talent to develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.

Case studies

Hear from the businesses who have taken advantage of our funding programmes.

Research and expertise

We have a thriving research environment, with areas of internationally recognised expertise.

Innovation facilities

Your business can benefit from our specialist facilities, equipment and expertise with a host of services on offer.

Conferencing

With a dedicated events service and excellent transport links, the University is the perfect venue for your next meeting or event.

HM Forces

Our programmes are designed to enable serving and former members of the Armed Forces to attain academic recognition for their extensive training and work experience.

Want to know more about how we can support your business?

Get in touch with our Business Engagement team who can answer any questions you may have about our range of services.

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