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Creating an Environment in which Technology and Business can Thrive
Science City York is a successful business and skills development initiative, driving the creation and growth of business and employment opportunities across York and North Yorkshire within three fast-growing technology sectors – bioscience, creative industries, and IT & digital.

We are building a prosperous future for York and North Yorkshire as an internationally-recognised centre of excellence for research, innovation and enterprise by:

  • Attracting, developing and supporting technology-based businesses to the area
  • Working with partners in education and industry to develop and retain a workforce with the knowledge and skills to match employment opportunities and industry needs
  • Promoting partnerships between industry and other bodies to create the infrastructure that meets the needs of the new economy
  • Promoting public understanding of science and technology to ensure everyone understands its importance in their daily lives

Since its inception in 1998 as a partnership between City of York Council and the University of York, Science City York has helped to create over 80 new technology companies and 2 800 new jobs.

Click here for a selection of case studies featuring businesses we have worked with to help demonstrate the breadth of activity across technology sectors in York and North Yorkshire and the support you can expect from Science City York.

It is funded through a range of partners from the public and private sector, including Yorkshire Forward (the Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber).

Science City York provides a range of support services to assist in the creation and growth of technology-based businesses, entrepreneurs and skills development opportunities.

Our key objective is to create an environment in which technology, skills and business can thrive, aiming to create 15 000 new science and technology jobs by 2021 in York.

Science City York initiatives:

  • Industry-driven technology networks
  • Practical, fully funded business support
  • Help with accessing early-stage business funding
  • Specialist skills programmes for business
  • Inspiring science and technology-based festivals and events

    • Science City York sponsor the Yorkshire Post's Business Talk podcast - keeping you up to speed with the latest issues affecting you and your business.

    Science City York is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, no. 6139121. Registered office: Harrowell Shaftoe, Moorgate House, Cliftonmoorgate, York YO30 4WY

  • Science City York's Customer Charter provides an overview of our approach to quality and encapsulates the standards of service clients and members can expect from us. Please click here to download a copy of our Customer Charter.

  • Science City York has achieved Customer First Accreditation
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