Ergo, a new £4 million business centre, officially opened its doors on Tuesday, 5 June as part of Humber Business Week.
The centre is situated at the heart of the Energy Estuary, in a prime location on the Bridghead business park, in Hessle.
Operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, in partnership with the University of Hull, ergo provides flexible and modern office space and conference facilities with on-site parking. It is set to quickly establish itself as the region’s premier office space for businesses in the renewables and environmental technology sectors.
The resident Greenport Business Support Team will focus on creating a collaborative working environment, building a business community who are seeking to gain opportunities within the renewables and environmental technology sectors.
Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “It’s fitting that the official opening of ergo took place during Humber Business Week, which showcases the wealth of talent, entrepreneurship, vision and future potential of the region.
“This development is a key part of the council’s economic aspirations for the area and will help grow businesses in those sectors that strengthen the Humber’s reputation as the UK’s Energy Estuary.”
Professor Susan Lea, vice-chancellor of the University of Hull, said: “The university is delighted to be a partner in this fantastic building and we are pleased to have been actively engaged with East Riding of Yorkshire Council throughout its development.
“The Bridgehead location is superb and we believe the ergo partnership will provide further appeal for the businesses the Humber needs to support its long-term growth in the key areas of renewable energy and clean energy.
“Ergo will play a vital connecting role to the development of the Aura Innovation Centre, which we will shortly begin building in the same location. The combination of ergo and the Aura Innovation Centre will provide a focus for business to drive innovation through collaboration in the low-carbon energy sector.”
Partner organisation Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) has already moved into the centre.