Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus (DSIC) is recognised
as a world class location for hi-tech business and leading edge
science. It provides a unique environment for innovation and
business growth, with knowledge sharing, collaboration and
networking. The scientific facilities at Daresbury began with the
establishment of Daresbury Laboratory, which started operations in
1962 as 'Daresbury Nuclear Physics Laboratory'.
In 2001, NWDA purchased the land adjacent to the Laboratory and
has subsequently directly developed the Daresbury Innovation Centre
(DIC) and the Cockcroft Institute to catalyse the development of a
'world class' science and technology cluster in the North
West. The Campus was formally established in September 2006,
and its Board is driving delivery of the vision for the campus as a
collaborative project between the STFC, the NWDA, Halton Borough
Council, and the Universities of Manchester, Liverpool, and
Lancaster.
In 2009, GENECON led the preparation of a detailed Green Book
appraisal making the case for the extension of the NWDA's funding
approval from £50m to more than £65m to fund the development of a
'grow-on' facility for companies looking to expand out of the
Innovation Centre. BIS approval was obtained in September
2009.
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