Surrey Research Park celebrates 40 years of innovation in 2025. And 600 people including businesses, staff and students came together to celebrate the achievements.
Surrey Research Park is a vibrant innovative business community of more than 200 companies across a 70 acre site.
It was established in 1985 by the University of Surrey. And businesses on the park are estimated to contribute ยฃ660 million a year to the Surrey economy.
Surrey Research Park 40 years celebration saw a community festival taking place earlier this month (June 17, 2025).
Surrey Research Park 40 years celebration
About 600 people โ including Guildford MP Zรถe Franklin โ gathered to mark 40 years of innovation in Surrey.
Employees from 60 companies and partner organisations took part in a dynamic expo, showcasing their sector-leading innovation, research, and company stories.
Several guest speakers also shared fond memories of their time at the park, including:
- Dr Malcolm Parry OBE, one of the Parkโs visionary founders
- Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, founder of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)
- Peter Molyneux, founder of 22 Cans and early pioneer of the Guildford games industry
- Mark Bennett, Technology Director, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
- Juliet Jones, Chief Scientific Officer at NatureMetrics, runner-up in the 2024 Earthshot Prize
The event also saw the launch of the Parkโs new self-guided, AI-enabled and interactive Augmented Reality tour.
The celebrations also provided students from the Universityโs Department for Hospitality and Events to gain hands-on experience in event management.
Meanwhile, over in the Surrey Technology Centre, the Space Enterprise Lab was temporarily converted into a high-tech TV studio, livestreaming a two-hour innovation and technology show to viewers around the world.
Caroline Fleming, Director of Surrey Innovation District and Innovation Lead for Surrey Research Park, said:
โI think everyone really felt the vibe of a strong community thatโs been built here. We heard from companies proud to call it their home, and from researchers excited to do more with those businesses. For me, itโs been a fantastic event.โ
About Surrey Research Park
Surrey Research Park offersย versatile office spaceย in aย vibrant innovative community. It helps meet the needs of pioneering tech and research-led companies โ fromย solopreneursย andย entrepreneurs,ย ambitious startupsย andย microbusinessesย toย SMEs,ย large companies, multinationalsย andย primes.
By joining the Surrey Research Park community, your business can benefit from:
- Access to top-tier talent, expert collaborations, and world-class facilitiesย that span disciplines and sectors.
- Spaces for every business need, from workstations in our incubator and small offices to expansive units up to 40,000 sq ft, designed to support your growth and innovation.
- Exceptional connectivityย with on-site parking and a strategic location near London and major international hubs.
Discover how it could help your team thrive and your business grow by contacting Surrey Research Park direct.
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