being developed on a phased basis by Cranfield University and its development partner. The park's objective is to encourage knowledge-based companies to locate their activities on the park and to encourage the growth of such companies. A major extension to the technology park was started in January 2007 using land on Cranfield Airport. In August 2005 a new business incubation centre was opened. It was designed to encourage and support hi-tech and knowledge based pre-start and early start companies during the formative stages of their development. References External links Cranfield Football Club Cranfield Colts Football Club Cranfield Village Website Cranfield Technology Park Account of Cranfield during the second world war Villages in Bedfordshire Civil parishes in Bedfordshire Central Bedfordshire District