University Enterprise Zones aim to boost start-ups

By Holly Else. The Treasury has funded a £15 million pilot project to establish three to four University Enterprise Zones in England.
The zones will house clusters of high-tech start-up companies that can access the expertise of the local university.
As part of this, the zones will offer affordable business space for students to start businesses after graduation.
The scheme is designed to combat the shortage of private sector funding for office, laboratory and workshop space for innovative firms. Read more...