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Based at Rochester, in the centre of the Thames Gateway, BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence, security and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea.

BAE Systems has entered a partnership with private and public sector organisations to create the Medway Innovation Centre, an exciting incubator for high-tech and service business start-ups.  The Centre aims to help entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses. 

In addition to BAE Systems, Medway is home to leading companies like the Royal Bank of Scotland, Vanquis Bank and Delphi Diesel Systems.  There are also a number of Japanese companies in the area including Fuji, Seal, Fuji Copian and Hochiki.

Medway – BAE Systems

BAE Systems is the premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.  With its base in the heart of the Thames Gateway, BAE Systems has approximately 106,000 employees worldwide with sales exceeding £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.

Medway – Innovation Centre Medway (ICM) and ICM2

A partnership between public and private organisations including BAE Systems, the Medway Innovation Centre (ICM) assists companies during the difficult start-up phase and helps entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses.

Occupying an easily accessible location in Medway, Kent, the Innovation Centre Medway provides high quality serviced office space allowing innovative businesses or entrepreneurs an impressive corporate image without high costs.

Phase two of the Innovation Centre Medway (ICM2) provides the facilities and expert support necessary to help businesses grow.

One of the key aims of ICM2 is to meet the business development needs of start-up businesses and help them succeed.  It offers support services designed to boost the growth of these companies - ranging from cost effective, flexible, managed office space to business advice, integrated telecommunications, broadband internet access and networking facilities.

ICM2 also aims to stimulate innovation, product and process development and technology transfer which will enhance growth, creativity, customer satisfaction and market share both nationally and internationally for all its clients.

Its business services include helping companies identify and protect their core intellectual property rights, working hand in hand to ensure they have a robust business model, have an understanding of the UK and European market places, provide access to the full funding escalator and highlight opportunities to access UK and European research funds and grants.

Through its network of associates, the ICM2 can also assist companies with finding the right people to develop and grow their business including access to an innovative pay on success package providing experienced interim management who will help companies grow and raise finance for their businesses.

Fast and reliable travel to London in one hour, Brussels in two hours and Paris in two and a half hours, puts organisations at the heart of the Thames Gateway and Europe.

Why come to Medway?

• Medway is conveniently located and benefits from comprehensive transport links with Europe and the UK
• Medway benefits from easy access to the A2/M2, M20 and M25 and fast domestic rail services from 2009 and two major ports
• Medway is the largest urban area in the south-east outside London with a population set to increase to 300,000 by 2021
• The Medway economy is worth around £2.8billion per year and has more than 13,000 businesses