Talent
Scaling businesses need specialist skills and the ability to attract, develop and retain great people. Access to universities and talent pipelines helps, alongside a workplace experience that people value.
Built to Scale: What drives innovation business growth
Our latest white paper, draws on research, customer insights and data from across the Bruntwood SciTech network to explore how location, talent, investment, workspace and connected communities create the conditions for businesses to scale.
What the data tells us about growth
26%
of businesses in our network are high-growth or scale-up, compared with 1.39% nationally.
85.9%
of business leaders rate location and amenities highly for attracting and retaining talent.
+87.1
NPS for our business events, reflecting the value of knowledge, networks and connections.
The foundations for sustainable growth
Growth rarely depends on one factor alone. The report explores the interconnected conditions that help businesses recruit, innovate, secure investment and respond to change.
Place
Where a business is based shapes the talent, partners and opportunities it can access. Strong innovation clusters connect businesses with research institutions, investors, customers and new ideas.
Capital and expertise
The right investment brings more than funding. Strong investor relationships can provide experience, networks and commercial expertise, helping businesses prepare for growth and make better decisions.
Workspace agility
Fast-growing businesses can change quickly. Flexible offices and laboratories give them room to expand, adapt or change direction without property decisions slowing their progress.
Community and partnerships
Strong business communities create valuable connections. Curated introductions to peers, universities, investors, advisers and customers can help businesses solve problems, build partnerships and find new opportunities.
Sustainable workplaces
Healthy, efficient workplaces can support wellbeing, productivity and retention while helping businesses manage energy use and environmental impact. Sustainability is increasingly part of strong operational performance.
Hear from businesses that are scaling
Leaders share what scaling looks like from the perspective of their organisation.
Optalysys
Optalysys is developing silicon-photonic technology designed to overcome some of the energy constraints affecting modern AI infrastructure. Hear how specialist talent, long-term investment and access to a strong technology ecosystem are helping the Leeds-founded company take its innovation to international markets.
SquareOne Training
SquareOne Training has grown from a regional training company into an international learning and development business, delivering software and professional-skills training around the world. It's story explores how continuous learning, adaptability and investment in people help both individuals and organisations respond to change.
Customer case studies: Innovation in action
Explore how innovation leaders are using talent, capital, workspace and partnerships to navigate different stages of the scaling journey.
By Bruntwood SciTech
BiVictriX Therapeutics: Pioneering targeted cancer therapies at Alderley Park
9th October 2026 - Cheshire
By Bruntwood SciTech
Scaling through community: How EdenFiftyOne grew its literacy platform in Liverpool
9th October 2026 - Liverpool
By Bruntwood SciTech
Precision Health Technologies Accelerator: Driving innovation with a strategic location at BHIC
9th October 2026 - Birmingham
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About Bruntwood SciTech
Bruntwood SciTech is the UK’s largest property platform dedicated to the science and technology sector, and a joint venture between Bruntwood, Legal & General and Greater Manchester Pension Fund. We work with a community of more than 1,450 businesses across Manchester, Birmingham, Cheshire, Liverpool, Leeds and Cambridge, offer office and lab space alongside specialist business support.
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