Three scaling companies join Milton Park

Milton Park has welcomed BSG Ecology, Next Step Fusion and Open Reality, each selecting the Park as a base to support their next phase of growth.

Leading ecological consultancy – BSG Ecology

BSG Ecology, one of the UK’s leading ecological consultancies, has taken 1,112 sq ft (103 sq m) at 18D Croft Drive, relocating its 15-strong Oxford team from Cassington. The move supports the company’s continued growth across Oxfordshire and the wider region, delivering ecological planning and environmental advice to a broad client base.

Judith Giles, associate director, BSG Ecology, said: “Milton Park provides a well-connected base for our team as we continue to grow our presence across Oxfordshire and the wider region. The Park’s established business community and excellent transport links make it an ideal location from which to support clients while working alongside organisations focused on innovation, sustainability and responsible development.”

Developing fusion energy technologies – Next Step Fusion

Next Step Fusion, headquartered in Luxembourg, has established its UK presence at Milton Park as it advances the development of fusion energy technologies. It has taken 309 sq ft (28 sq m) within Milton Park’s Innovation Centre. The move positions the company within the UK’s leading fusion and advanced energy ecosystem, with proximity to Culham Campus and a growing cluster of science and technology businesses across Oxfordshire.

Dr Michele Romanelli, director, Next Step Fusion, said: “Establishing our UK base at Milton Park places us at the heart of one of the world’s leading environments for fusion and advanced energy research. The proximity to talent, expertise and a growing innovation community will support our continued development as we work towards delivering fusion as a commercially viable energy source.”

Distributor focused on networking – Open Reality

Open Reality, a UK value-added distributor focused on networking, wireless, cellular, unified communications and audio-visual solutions for the IT channel, has taken 1,000 sq ft (93 sq m) at Bee House. The company works with resellers, managed service providers and integrators to help them design, position and deliver high-performance technology solutions across enterprise, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial and public sector environments.

Paul Forkgen, CEO, Open Reality, said: “Bee House provides an inspiring environment for innovative businesses, combining flexibility with a strong sense of community. Being based at Milton Park places us alongside a diverse range of pioneering organisations and gives us access to a thriving ecosystem of businesses, talent and ideas.”

Together, the three organisations demonstrate the breadth of innovative businesses choosing Milton Park, spanning environmental consultancy, next-generation energy technologies and immersive technology.

Supporting innovative businesses

Clare Fleet, asset manager of Milton Park at Federated Hermes Real Estate, said: “The arrival of these three companies reflects the breadth of organisations choosing Milton Park and demonstrates how we support innovative businesses at every stage of growth. From environmental consultancy and future energy solutions to immersive technologies, each has chosen Milton Park because we offer the space, flexibility, amenities and community needed to scale with confidence as part of Oxfordshire’s thriving innovation ecosystem.

“Every successful business starts somewhere. Whether an organisation is establishing its first UK base, relocating a growing regional team or taking space to support its next phase of expansion, Milton Park is designed to accommodate businesses throughout their growth journey.”