Entry Criteria

Our Entry Criteria contributes to the success of your business, the Centre and the local economy.

If you can demonstrate the following you are eligible for consideration -

1. Be trading or intending to trade as sole-trader, partnership or limited company.

2. Be developing a knowledge-based business which can benefit from having links with Bournemouth University and which has the potential to enhance the economic development of the Dorset sub-region.

3. Demonstrate that the intended business or existing business has a good prospect of being commercially viable.

4. Demonstrate the ability to fund the development of the business through its immediate trading period and beyond.

5. Willingness to partake in incubation interaction with other incubatees and, where appropriate, engage on the START programme, www.start-now.co.uk

6. Willingness to meet with the incubation team at least three times within a calendar year to discuss your business needs and performance.

If you are interested in becoming a client of BUIC please contact us on 01202 961350 or email info@buic.co.uk to discuss the application procedure and arrange a tour of the Centre's facilities.