New home for specialist full fibre provider LilaConnect 

Specialist full fibre company LilaConnect has relocated to Keele University’s Science and Innovation Park.  

The company, which is helping to enable the digital landscape in Staffordshire, has made the move to tap into Keele’s research in business and digital innovation as well as student graduate talent. 

LilaConnect, a subsidiary of the digital infrastructure specialist VX Fiber, delivers gigabit full fibre connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK.  

It says the move to Keele funded through the Getting Building Fund emphasises its commitment to the area and will facilitate further business and workforce growth.  

Chief Commercial Officer at LilaConnect, Jan Lange, said: “LilaConnect has had a strong relationship with Keele University for several years, specifically with Dr Colin Rigby and the Estate team – who have been a great support over the past months.  

“Not only will this move help to revolutionise the work environment for everyone operating on the campus, but also ensure we can play a small part in helping to drive technological advancements, innovation, productivity, and sustainable growth – as well as helping to end digital poverty in the local area.” 

Joe Caine, Head of Keele’s Science and Innovation Park, added: “Gigabit infrastructure is critical for UK economic growth, and we are thrilled to welcome LilaConnect to our Park.  

“Co-location with the University will provide many mutually beneficial opportunities such as reducing the digital divide, enabling e-health, and investigating the behavioural and environmental impacts of increased connectivity, not to mention accessing the talent that is Keele students and graduates.”  

Since 2017, Keele’s Science and Innovation Park has seen rapid growth, with eight Innovation Centres now housing nearly 1,000 full-time equivalent staff across 60 businesses.