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York Science Park welcomes 8 new start-ups to Springboard

York Science Park has recently welcomed eight new businesses to its start-up space, Springboard, a space for early stage businesses whilst they become established.

Its latest residents include a market intelligence company, an aluminium import/export operation, an IT developer and a business offering unique music services for children.

Tracey Smith, managing director, York Science Park, commented: “We have certainly seen an increase in demand for our start-up space over recent months.

“It’s fascinating to see the wide range of products these new businesses are offering and developing and I am sure they will all benefit from being amongst like-minded entrepreneurs focused on growing their new businesses.”

Accommodation is free for the first three months and then is on a sliding scale depending on the size of office taken.

About the businesses:

• NMJ Technologies is a technology innovation software company with experience in developing software for desktops, remote servers, the internet and a range of mobile devices. Currently it is engaged in projects focussed on addressing specific needs in emerging markets and in particular Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Bumblebeats is a unique music program for babies, toddlers and early years and will be launching classes in and around the York area from July 2014.
• Catalyst IT Solutions is an IT consultancy business advising on IT strategy, delivering and operating on promise and cloud-based IT solutions, primarily around CRM, business intelligence and enterprise desktop to corporate mid-market organisations.
• Heron Import and Export Ltd is an agent for a Chinese aluminium company which provides aluminium extrusion profiles such as bars, angles and tubes.
• Jack Russell Digital is a digital marketing consultancy, specialising in web marketing solutions for small to medium sized businesses. Current clients include legal companies, bed and breakfast operators, tourist attractions and Radar Healthcare.
• Real Hub is a UK residential property research and data analytics company that specialises in providing consumer-focussed house market intelligence.
• Stashmetrics build tools for social media analysis, specifically aimed at the needs of the PR and marketing industries. Through their PR partner, Wolfstar, they have already worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, and aim to commercialise their research prototypes over the next 18 months.
• Express Workforce Ltd provides temporary and permanent recruitment solutions for the construction, property and engineering sectors.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .