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About the Higgs Business Incubation Centre (Higgs BIC)

The Higgs Centre for Innovation provides a unique environment for start-ups to grow.

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.

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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

Support package

The Higgs BIC provides an outstanding support package for start-ups. Successful applicants will be provided with:

  • Funding
  • Business Development, Support & Advice
  • Unique Technical Support & Expertise
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Our achievements

28

Companies supported

£25m

Investment raised by BIC companies

93%

Company survival rate

Our locations

Higgs Centre for Innovation, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

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Enquiries

If you’re an entrepreneur working in the deep tech space looking for support to help you scale, get in touch with the team at higgscentre@stfc.ac.uk