Science Vale UK -
a global hot spot for enterprise and innovation in science, high technology and the application of knowledge

  • Aerial view of Harwell Laboratories
  • Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot during the day
  • Technician adjusts equipment
  • 97 Milton Park entrance
  • Scientist observes slide while wearing protective gear
  • Part of the Harwell Campus at night

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Element Six, the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, has announced it is to start construction of the world’s largest and most sophisticated synthetic diamond supermaterials research and development facility. The £20m investment at Harwell Oxford in the UK will consolidate Element Six’s global innovation teams into one integrated centre,…

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Science Vale UK

The Science Vale UK area is already one of the most successful science hotspots in the country with 13 per cent of research and development employment in South East England and four per cent of employment in England.

The new Science Vale UK Enterprise Zone at Harwell Oxford and Milton Park will benefit new and expanding science and technology businesses. These businesses could be eligible for a business rates discount of up to £55,000 a year for five years if they locate to specified sites that are ready for development at Harwell Oxford and Milton Park. 

George Osborne MP, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer said, ‘The Science Vale Enterprise Zone will harness the region’s unparalleled research and development base to create a wealth of innovative and high growth businesses. The region is home to some of the newest and fastest growing businesses in high performance engineering, biotechnology and medical instruments, and the Science Vale Enterprise Zone provides the opportunity to unlock the region’s full potential.’

Email info@sciencevale.com for more information about the Science Vale UK Enterprise Zone.

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Key businesses and research organisations in Science Vale UK

  • Infineum
  • LTI Metal Tech
  • Williams F1
  • Crown