Convergence Investments

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7.1.2010

Tremough Innovation Centre

The Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) is a new, three-storey building to be constructed on an area of freehold land adjacent to the CUC Tremough Campus at Penryn, Cornwall.

Tremough Campus from the air

The required investment in the project consists of capital to deliver the TIC building and revenue to ensure that the project is able to employ the specialist management team required to make it an effective incubation environment during the early years when income levels will be comparatively low.

The building will be equipped with the latest software and hardware to ensure the project maximises the use of ICT opportunities. To facilitate tenant circulation and networking, all central services including reception, meeting rooms, conference facilities, toilets and kitchens will be shared.

Related media releases:

09.09.11 Major investments will help businesses thrive
10.05.11 Topping out of multi-million pound innovation centre for Cornwall
11.04.11 University of Plymouth to manage Tremough Innovation Centre
10.01.11 Multi-million pound innovation centre for Cornwall
11.11.08 Planning approval for £12m innovation centre

For further information

Tremough Innovation Centre

Tremough Innovation Centre is managed by Enterprise Solutions. Enquiries about occupying units can be directed to the Enterprise Solutions Team

Enterprise Solutions also provide information about the centre, units and eligibility

 

Who's paying for this?

Pie chart of investments.

A - Single Pot - £3,280,542
B - Convergence ERDF - £9,841,626

Investment overview

Investment theme: Investing in our future

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European investment from: ERDF

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Project status

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1.7.2010 Investment start date

12.5.2011 Topping out ceremony

Nov 2011 Building completion (expected)

31.8.2015 Investment end date

Cross cutting themes

The building is designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and will use approximately 60% less energy than conventional office developments. The building places an emphasis on renewable energies by use of natural ventilation to the office spaces, and radiator heating fuelled from a central wood-chip fired biomass boiler.  Rainwater will also be harvested for re-use and a Green Travel Plan has already been agreed as part of the planning consent.

How do I find out more?

Len Smith, Cornwall Council
01872 323866

Jane Caro
DCLG Programme Delivery Team
Jane.Caro@communities.gsi.gov.uk
0303 444 6551