Overview

Thames Gateway Kent is one of just two life science clusters in the south east - 60 companies employing over 2,600 people.

Key Facts

• Companies: Thames Gateway Kent has been chosen by multinationals and start-ups alike. Leading life science companies in the area include Murex Biotech, Micro Medical, and Remel Europe.
• Academic Excellence: Thames Gateway Kent has access to renowned universities specialising in Life Sciences and dedicated R&D facilities. The new School of Pharmacy in Medway is the first of its kind to be established in the UK for 20 years. Businesses can tap into readily available, highly-qualified graduates - a vital source for R&D partners. These academic connections nurture knowledge based learning to make potential employees ‘work-ready’ and ‘training-fit’ for business.
• Research & Development: Kent Science Park is a scientific cluster that rivals some of the best in Europe. Home to more than 80 companies including Harada, Plantworks Ltd and Vivacta, it was recently voted South East England's most enterprising location. Employing over 1000 people, and with collaboration with Greenwich at Medway and Canterbury Christ Church universities, it is set to become a cluster of growing international importance, with expansion plans at an advance stage.
• Economy: The UK is the largest destination for bioscience Venture Capital funding in Europe. Thames Gateway Kent offers close proximity to the biggest financial market in the UK, London. And it offers cost-effective, tailor-made solutions for life science businesses, large and small.

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