University Enterprise Zones are specific geographical areas in the
United Kingdom where universities engage with
Local Enterprise Partnerships to provide
business incubator spaces and stimulate economic growth by the application of university backed innovation.[1]
Pilot program
The ten year pilot program for University Enterprise zones was announced by
David Cameron in December 2013[2] "in response to findings in the Witty Review[3] that universities could play a bigger role in enhancing economic growth".[4]
University of Cambridge, Greater Cambridge Health Tech Connect: Testing and integrating inter-disciplinary models of incubation across West/South Cambridge