Business Incubation
The Higgs Centre for Innovation provides a unique environment for start-ups to grow.
Incubators have gained much traction amongst start-ups and investors, and are recognised for the dedicated support they offer to early stage companies with an ambition to grow. Whether it be access to physical space or a network of entrepreneurs, advisors and partners a Business Incubation Centre offers a start-up all the tools it will need.

Our business incubation programmes provide start-ups with access to:
Funding
Business Development, Support & Advice
Unique Technical Support & Expertise
Our Achievments
20 Companies supported
£18.5m investment raised by BIC companies
95% company survival rate
Higgs BIC
Higgs Business Incubation Centre
The Higgs BIC is available to high-tech companies seeking to grow their businesses in technology areas related to space, particle physics or another STFC discipline.
The next application deadline is:
The Higgs BIC is available to high-tech companies seeking to grow their businesses in technology areas related to space, particle physics or another STFC discipline.
The next application deadline is:
Who can apply?
- UK Registered companies, including at least one company members located in the UK.
- New or existing companies less than 5 years old.
- Viable business plan
Contact us to find out if your company is eligible.

ESA BIC UK
ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom
To apply for the ESA BIC UK, your business must have a strong and innovative space connection. This includes Upstream space and downstream applications of space technology.
The next application deadline is:

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