CREST

The Centre for Research into Environmental Science and Technology (officially the Environmental Science Business Research Centre) is a partnership between the University Centre Shrewsbury and Reaseheath College. It was set up to develop and increase the productivity of environmental science and technology businesses in the area.

An investment of almost £1.2 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and almost £800,000 from the University of Chester led to the development of the centre. It focuses on innovation and R&D support for the Marches’ environmental science based SMEs, with the aim of addressing the Marches’ productivity challenges.

The centre works with SMEs and start-ups in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Support is provided through research and specialist advice, helping SMEs to develop innovative ideas and products before bringing them to market.