Partner Links

E Innovation Centre

The aim of the e-Innovation Centre is to support the creation & development of new businesses in Telford and the West Midlands by providing hi-tech accommodation and business support services.

The e-Innovation Centre (e-IC) is an incubator facility aimed at e-business and e-learning start-up and small businesses. It comprises 36 incubator units, day-hire launch pad units and additional commercial/grow-on space.

CERCIA

Aims to exploit various computational intelligence (CI) techniques for industry, business and government organisations.

iCentrum

The iCentrum project provides information on new and emerging technologies, testing laboratories and a range of other facilities, to help small to medium IT and communication companies grow.

ICT Cluster for the West Midlands

Advantage West Midlands has identified Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as one of 10 priority business clusters where economic development resources should be targeted to help the region become world-class by 2010. The ICT Cluster Strategy is steered by a joint public sector and private industry Cluster Opportunity Group. Further information can be found at www.wmictcluster.org

Open Advantage

Open Advantage provides a Centre of Excellence in open source software. Offering a complete range of services; from an introduction to open source software to, helping clients develop their own bespoke and niche solutions.

Photonics Cluster

Was created to offer a focal point for photonics companies and academic institutions in the Midlands.

WMITA - West Midlands IT Association

The West Midlands IT Association (WMita) has been established as the private sector organisation responsible for the development of a credible and thriving IT industry within the West Midlands.