New UK ‘Space City’ cluster launched in Leicester

A new ‘Space City Leicester’ cluster has been launched in Leicester that will create one of the largest and most connected Enterprise Zones for space-related activities in the UK. Leicester Space City MapSpace City Leicester represents up to £233 million of investment in new and planned facilities on the former Pioneer Park development to the north of Leicester city center. This includes the University of Leicester’s science and innovation hub Space Park Leicester, the award-winning National Space Centre visitor attraction and the flexible working space and high-tech business incubator facilities at Dock and Dock 2. Workspace will be expanded soon to include Dock 3 innovation workspace and newer industrial and business incubator facilities at Abbey Court. www.investinleicester.com