"Bio-medical"

The South West of England is a major centre of biomedical research with internationally recognised expertise, employing around 15,000 people in 500 companies. However, employment in the sector is growing faster than the national average with a 48% increase between 1998 and 2004. 
 
The biomedical industry in the South West is dynamic, constantly exploring opportunities for partnering, licensing and forging positive collaborations. 
 
Strong networking and collaboration with academic institutions, as well as facilities at Royal Cornwall & Devon NHS Trust, Knowledge Spa in Cornwall, Tamar Science Park in Plymouth, Winfrith Science Park in Dorset and Tetricus Ltd in Wiltshire, provide the right environment for biomedical companies to locate.  
A new science park - Spark - is also planned at Bristol. University linked incubators exist in Exeter and Bath. 
 
Watch our new Introduction to the Bio-Medical sector video here.