BSPA names third incubator sponsor
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has signed up the third sponsor for its entrepreneurs for the future (e4f) programme.
Chiltern Railways has signed a year-long sponsorship deal with the science park's technology incubator scheme.
The rail company has provided 100 standard-class tickets from Birmingham Moor Street to London’s Marylebone station as part of its deal to help ease the pressure on start-up companies’ budgets.
Launched in November 2009, the e4f incubator is open to technology start-up businesses and provides funding support, mentoring, office space and access to new technologies
Dr David Hardman, chief executive officer, Birmingham Science Park Aston, said: "As with many sectors, the majority of senior figures and key decision makers in the technology sector are based in London, and it is vital that fledgling businesses get themselves in front of these industry leaders in person.
"Many of these companies are just starting out and are generally operating either on a shoestring budget or in some cases, are funding expenses out of their own pockets. The availability of these tickets will certainly go some way towards easing budgetary pressures on the e4f companies, allowing them to focus on their continued development."
