The K-Block Business, Skills and Innovation Centre is located near the growing London Luton Airport Enterprise Zone and will provide almost 1,700m2 of business floor space and nearly 1,000m2 of learning space. It is targeting specific business sectors focusing on high-performance technology and manufacturing which includes supporting the AI and data driven economy and the automotive and aviation sector.
The training and skills element of the building will integrate with and add value to the business elements. It will provide a focus for learning in both technical and social skills, and for the interchange of ideas, knowledge and experience within a mutually supportive environment, making a significant contribution towards increasing the employability of local people.
On completion, the vast majority of the businesses currently located in Hart House will relocate to K Block to provide an anchor and a source of experience and knowledge for new businesses occupying the additional space created.
Funding Stream: Local Growth Fund (LGF)
LGF Awarded: £3.055m
Total Project Cost: £6.2m
Delivery Partner: Luton Rising
Project Status: Due to complete July 2022
Projected Outputs: 1,600m2 Office & Industrial Space, 312m2 Learning space, 192 Jobs, 84 Indirect Jobs, 75 Jobs Safeguarded