Science City York

Promoting Innovation and Creativity

Enterprise in science, technology and innovation is transforming York and North Yorkshire's economy, with Science City York at the heart of this transformation.

Science City York (SCY) is successfully driving the creation and growth of business and employment opportunities across York and North Yorkshire within three fast-growing technology sectors £“ bioscience, the creative industries, and IT & digital.

SCY is building a prosperous future for York and North Yorkshire as an internationally-recognised centre of excellence for research, innovation and enterprise by:

- Attracting, developing and supporting technology-based businesses to the area
- Working with partners in education and industry to develop and retain a workforce with the knowledge and skills to match employment opportunities and industry needs
- Promoting partnerships between industry and other bodies to create the infrastructure that meets the needs of the new economy
- Promoting public understanding of science and technology to ensure everyone understands its importance in their daily lives.

Activities include:

- Investing in science/business initiatives such as infrastructure, demonstrators and joint ventures
- Brokering research-company relationships
- Managing and enhancing industry-driven sector networks
- Delivering and coordinating inspiring science and technology-based festivals and events

Science City York was established in 1998 as a partnership between the University of York and City of York Council, with significant involvement from local businesses and subsequently supported by Yorkshire Forward, the Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber.