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Based at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, in the heart of an area with an exceptional track record in innovation, Start Electron provides a unique blend of accommodation and business support within a brand new, Start designed building directly opposite the Diamond Light Source project.

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus boasts an extensive range of organisations and scientific research in a world renowned location. Conveniently situated by the A34 between Oxford and Newbury, the site is easily accessible and has full amenities on campus, with shops, a bank and café as well as conference facilities and - in the near future - a hotel.

Start Electron opened in October 2007 offering competitive accommodation packages, available on monthly licences and consisting of:

• An unusual combination of fully-furnished, air-conditioned offices and studio/workshop/laboratory spaces, fully-accessible for people with disabilities
• Atrium with cafe, exhibition space and meeting rooms
• On-site management team providing full business support
• Staffed reception
• Ample on-site parking
• Broadband access
• Direct link to St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge University departments and the local Oxford networks
• Networking events, seminars and business clubs
• Virtual START and First START for early stage companies
• Free access to the START intranet
• Flexible monthly terms

Start is one of the key business support providers in the UK and will bring a broad spectrum of experience and contacts to the Oxfordshire region, working with local networks to bring the most comprehensive support possible to growing and aspirational companies in the area.