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Medway

Medway, the largest urban area in the South East of the Thames Gateway, is home to an exciting incubator for high-tech and service business start-ups.

The Medway Innovation Centre (MIC)

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

In addition to BAE Systems, the Medway is also home to leading companies such as 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.

Transport links make Medway and the MIC even more attractive to businesses as the area boasts easy access to major UK motorways, high speed domestic and international rail services and two major ports.

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
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