Through the Life-IC business incubator, Sheffield is rapidly establishing itself as the location of choice for high-growth, leading edge companies in the sustainable energy technology sector.
Life-IC is a hub for high-growth, innovative sustainable energy companies, enabling them to thrive in one location and providing:
- High quality office, workshop and factory facilities
- Access to shared and specialised laboratory and test equipment
- Technical support services and expertise
- Access to seed, grant and venture funding
- Market development support services and first commercial sales
- Business development and support services
- Recruitment, training and staff development services
- Partnership of industry, government, research and investment organisations
- Established supply chain
At the core of the Life-IC offer is a world-class system for commercialising new technology. Life-IC offers a proven system to guide the innovator or nascent company through the 80 or so tasks towards producing profitable projects and business plans, where investors’ risk exposure is minimised and company valuations are realistic.
Life-IC facilitates the development of bankable business plans and identifies and manages the risks, increasing the likelihood of first and second round venture funding, and the successful commercialisation of technology.