By the end of 1996, the Park had contributed over £20 million to University finances through direct donation to support specific research projects and existing activities.

In addition, significant income comes through tenants purchasing University services, such as audio-visual services, conference facilities and the use of Library facilities help fund there activities. Moreover, the close and continuing relationships between University staff and Park businesses have resulted in consultancy and collaborative research projects that generate on-going revenue streams for the University.

With its market valuation at over £80m, the Park adds further to the security of the University and provides access to further funds by supporting its borrowing for major capital projects on the University's campus. As the estate approaches full development and with occupancy rates continuing in excess of 95% - the Park will become an increasingly significant element of the University's asset portfolio, raising the profile of the University.

The Park has become very well known as a major centre of excellence in supporting the formation and growth of technology based new firms, attracting international interest and raising the University's profile around the world. Measures of this interest include the several international visitors a week that want to understand the funding and future of the Park.

The Park has also enabled and supported a number of "spin-out" companies from its academic and research activities