Benefits of the Kent Innovation Centre

 

Kent Innovation Centre supports and encourages the growth of start-up, high-tech, innovative and knowledge based enterprises. Our data/telephony systems and office services have been established specifically for the needs of knowledge based businesses.

Licences

Workspaces in Kent Innovation Centre are available on ‘easy-in, easy-out’ licence terms.

 

How is a licence different to a lease?

Leases often involve a long-term commitment as well as a non-returnable premium to secure the space that you want. Our licence arrangements are much more flexible and we ask for no more than a one month commitment with no legal fees. We recognised that start-up innovative and knowledge based businesses need this flexibility and an adaptable and supportive environment to encourage their growth.

Is Kent Innovation Centre more expensive than traditional office space?

Our licence fee is inclusive of electricity, water, lighting, network and telephony infrastructure, cleaning (communal areas only) and security (CCTV).

 

Commercial leases may appear inexpensive but the rental figures only cover the space itself. The hidden costs of maintenance, security, decoration, cabling, data and telephony infrastructure and many other service charges amount to much more. The convenience of Kent Innovation Centre’s inclusive licence fee means there are no unexpected bills to pay enabling tenants to concentrate on running their business.

 

Business rates are not included within your licence fee.  Please see  Business Rates on the Thanet District Council website for further information.

How will I be billed?

Licensees are presented with a monthly invoice from the Centre’s Management, which must be settled within 14 days. Each monthly account itemises costs incurred during the preceding month e.g. consumables, internet / email, telephone rental and call charges. Licence fees are to be paid by standing order at the beginning of each month.

How can I find out more about renting office space at Kent Innovation Centre?

Contact us to find out more.