Sectors and markets

The facilities available at i3 are relevant to a range of sectors.

With designation as a Life Sciences Enterprise area there are some incentives that are specific to the life sciences sector.

Othe business incentives are available to businesses in a range of sectors but the facilities and infrastructure may be especially relevant to:

• Chemical sciences
• Manufacturing
• Data centres
• Call centres

 

• Incentives to relocate

  Enterprise Area benefits include:

  • Accelerated capital allowances of up to 100% for plant and machinery – all businesses are eligible
  • Business rates relief of up to £55,000 per annum for 5 years for qualifying companies – life sciences businesses are eligible
  • Assisted Area status
  • Simplified planning policies and procedures
  • Access to superfast broadband
• Strategic investment campus

  Just one of the opportunities at is a 50 ha strategic investment campus, the largest plot currently available for development in the north of the UK.