The British Business Bank has joined the Gold Partner programme at Sci-Tech Daresbury, a move expected to give start-ups and scale-ups in the region greater access to funding and resources. The Gold Partner network is made up of 11 organisations offering specialist services in areas such as intellectual property, digital solutions, legal advice, and financial support. John Leake, business growth director at Sci-Tech Daresbury, said: "Welcoming the British Business Bank as a Gold Partner marks another step forward in strengthening the support network for our campus companies. Delyth Edwards, senior manager for the North West at the British Business Bank, said: "Access to the right finance at the right time can be transformational for innovative companies. The Sci-Tech Daresbury campus has a 15-year track record of supporting science, technology, and engineering companies in the North of England.