An expanding AI business support company has secured new offices at The Globe Innovation Centre in Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield.
AIMAI has secured a five-year lease for an 800 sq ft office on the 4th floor at The Globe Innovation Centre where a number of technology focused, fast-growing SMEs operate.
AIMAI was established in 2023 to help businesses transform by leveraging AI to automate processes and upskill teams, supporting efficiency and growth. Over two years it has expanded its proposition and team with an impressive client base delivering several high-impact workflows projected to save over 100 working days a year.
It recently supported a signage and lighting manufacturer, Applelec, where AI training across its team has sparked a complete culture shift, and marketing agency, Everpro, in developing an AI-assisted strategy to significantly reduce project time and secure a new contract. AIMAI is also working with Paveley HR to develop an AI-powered policy creator and a policy reviewer/updater workflow—streamlining how key HR documents are produced, reviewed, and maintained
Jonathan Nichols, director at AIMAI, said, “We are delighted to secure new offices at The Globe which is the perfect environment for AIMAI. The innovative, collaborative atmosphere is supporting our mission to bring AI to local SMEs and its central location and connections with other forward-thinking businesses have been invaluable to our development. These relationships are not only helping us to develop the business but are also playing a key role in expanding our customer base and driving growth.
“Through our AI Workflow Sprints and AI Skills Builder programme, we enable businesses to implement AI using practical, cost-effective off-the-shelf software — helping them adapt to the evolving demands of the market and unlock new opportunities.”
AIMAI is already delivering seminars for local SMEs at The Globe and surrounding area. The interactive events are designed to introduce the basics of AI, the tools available, and how it can be effective in business practice. More advanced practical sessions are also available.
The Globe is a landmark site in the much sought-after village of Slaithwaite which is a fast-emerging location for medical and technology enterprise in Kirklees. Hartley Property Trust Ltd, in partnership with Kirklees Council has invested more than £ 6.5 million to repurpose the first of two significant mill buildings to provide 80,000 sq ft of innovation space. All five floors have now been transformed to provide a state-of-the-art innovation centre, laboratory space, medical suites, offices and retail space as well as an atmospheric Artisan Hall.
Colne Valley Group Practice and associated pharmacy occupy 6,000 sq ft on the ground floor to support over 10,000 patients whilst pharmaceutical and healthcare company, Thornton & Ross relocated its 16,000 sq ft headquarters at The Globe in a deal that set new headline rents for the Kirklees at £18 per sq ft.
Other occupiers include Innovate Orthopaedics, GMP Engineering, Euro Digital Systems, Integrated Life Science Group, Blake Clough Consulting, Probado, and Everpro.
The Globe offers incubator office and laboratory accommodation from 150 sq ft upwards with business support and mentoring available. Grade A offices are also offered from 1000 sq ft up to 15,000 sq ft with large floorplates.
The character building also features an Artisan Hall with ‘shell specification ready’ opportunities for specialist food, drink, and other local producers from 1,000 sq ft up to 7,500 sq ft for larger restaurant and bar operators. Units are also available from 1,500 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft at ground floor level for retail/convenience units with car park and canal frontages.
Further site development plans include the transformation of Globe Mills building two which will deliver new parking options for occupiers and a new pedestrian bridge over the canal basin, linking to the main retail area and high street of Slaithwaite town.
The Globe is located on the main A62 trunk road linking Huddersfield with Manchester with direct rail access to Huddersfield town centre, Leeds, Manchester and beyond.
