INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION VISITS CHESTERFORD

Chesterford Research Park’s international reputation as a key location for R&D in the South Cambridge cluster was reinforced today as it welcomed representatives from the Lithuanian biotech sector.

Hosted by Martin Sylvester of Churchmanor Estates, joint developers of Chesterford Research Park, and Rowan Gardner, Director of life science business advisers BioLauncher, the visit gave delegates an insight into developing a successful R&D location and building connections with some of the region’s best companies.

Delegates gathered at The Nucleus, Chesterford’s award winning 22,000 sq ft central facilities building, where Martin Sylvester and Park Manager Katherine Maguire took delegates through the practical aspects of developing a research park and BioLauncher showcased a number of the Cambridge Cluster success stories.

The initiative also gave delegates the opportunity to learn about UK innovations in biotechnology and nanotechnology and share their experience of the biotech cluster in Lithuania, in addition to seeking possible partners for collaboration with Lithuanian biotechnology specialists.

The Lithuanian biotechnology sector is regarded as one of the leaders in Central and Eastern Europe. Located mainly in Vilnius it has a strong position in genetic engineering, pharmaceutical production, as well as production of biochemical and chemical agents for genetic engineering.

Martin Sylvester commented on the visit: “It is a testament to our growing reputation that Chesterford continues to draw international delegations looking to gain knowledge of how successful R&D locations are created. This visit gave us the opportunity to give our guests a real feel of how Chesterford is being developed to meet specialist R&D requirements, its ability to attract world class occupiers, how we manage it and the positive advantages of being located within a like minded research community.

“At Chesterford we continually strive to set new standards for the sector, offering outstanding facilities in a stunning setting, which continues to attract start up and established research and bioscience companies.”

Olga Stravinskiene, Commercial Attaché at The Lithuanian Embassy said, “This visit has given our delegates a valuable insight into the leading UK bio cluster region and has illustrated why Chesterford Research Park has such strong appeal as an R&D location.”