Innovation and Business Base

The Innovation and Business Base (IBB) will provide first class accommodation for start-up companies in the high-tech sector. Its outstanding architectural design incorporates a number of exciting energy saving features and will provide a stimulus for creative ideas.

Companies based at the centre will benefit from the state-of-the-art surroundings as well as specialist help and support to ensure their new ventures are a success.  As businesses grow past the start-up phase they will be encouraged to move into other accommodation on the Butterfield site.

The IBB will act as a catalyst for boosting Luton’s economy. It will create jobs and provide a strong focus for Luton’s move towards a highly skilled, knowledge-based economy that can support high-tech businesses.

Designed by London architects Hopkins and built by Marriott Construction, the 70,000 sq ft centre will provide over 100 supported units and create over 450 jobs. Facilities will include office space, in-house business support facilities, meeting rooms and an e-commerce suite. Funding for this £14 million project has been secured from EEDA and objective 2 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

For more information contact Regeneration Services on 01582 546 439.