Bolton TIC
What is the TIC?
Bolton Technical Innovation Centre (TIC) is the UK's first 'Junior Incubator', a brand new concept developed in the North West of England. It links education and industry in a new and natural way, and it lies somewhere between a school, a university research laboratory, a training centre and a factory. Bolton TIC is established to nurture innovation and enterprise in young people, and to inspire a new generation of science, engineering and technology enthusiasts. The centre is open to young people from 9 to 19 years of age, and from every school in the town. It is open during and beyond the school day, at weekends and during holidays.
The purpose-designed building has been funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency, and supported by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Some programmes within the centre are being supported by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA).
