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Coworking, office space and business support

Join our community and build your business

Discover our spaces and services at Innovation Connect to help you grow and develop your business, whether you’re a new start-up or a more established business, and network with like-minded individuals as part of our Innovation Connect community. Our partnership with Eagle Labs and links with the University open up a wide range of support for your business.

CONTACT US

Have a query or want to book a tour?

Complete our enquiry form, call us on +44 (0) 23 9265 8200 or email us at innovationconnect@port.ac.uk.

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

You can also follow us on FacebookLinkedIn and Instagram.

Try before you buy with a free day trial

Have a look around our spaces and meet the team with a free day trial. Bring along your laptop and work with us for the day so you can see what the Innovation Connect community is all about and decide if this is the place for you.

Just send us an email at innovationconnect@port.ac.uk with preferred dates and which centre you'd like to visit and we'll arrange a time to get you in. See you soon!

Choose a service

We have a range of services available to our members.

Private office space

Rent private office space in three of our locations.

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Private office space
Desks and workspaces

View our hot desk and full desk options, including pay as you go hot-desking which is available at our Technopole Centre.

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Desks and workspaces
Business support

Find out how Eagle Labs or support from the University can give your business a boost.

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Business support
Meeting rooms

Book a meeting room with Innovation Connect.

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STUDENTS HOT-DESK FOR FREE

Students at the University can use the second floor of our Halpern House centre and facilities for free.

Access co-working spaces, expert support, events, workshops and networking opportunities with Innovation Connect. Meet new and exciting companies and access business groups in our spaces and get the most out of your business.

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Explore our locations

You can hot-desk, or rent a full desk or office space in three of our Innovation Connect locations. Our hot-desking packages are flexible with, hourly, daily or monthly options available.

Becoming a member also gives you exclusive access to the Future Technology Centre at the University, our newest location, which is perfect for holding meetings or conferences.

Book a tour

Cell Block Studios

Call us on +44 (0) 23 9265 8200 for coworking or office space in a converted Victorian Naval Prison and grow your creative business with Innovation Connect.

Cell Block Studios break out mezzanine space
Explore Cell Block Studios

Halpern House

Call us on +44 (0) 23 9265 8200 for office or coworking space in this central Innovation Connect location with access to meeting rooms and business events.

Working in Halpern House
Explore Halpern House

Portsmouth Technopole

Call us on +44 (0) 23 9265 8200 to grow your business with larger office space, private meeting rooms and easy access to the M275 for your staff and clients.

hot desk room
Explore the Technopole

COMMUNITY

When you occupy work space or become a virtual member with us you'll become part of our Innovation Connect community. This gives you a host of free extras, such as free advice from our Entrepreneurs in Residence, a number of social and networking events, and discounted use of University facilities including Ravelin Sports Centre.

News, blogs, and events

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Blogs

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Elephant calves have been found buried – what does that mean?

Leanne Proops

Elephant calves have been found buried – what does that mean?
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ViaLibera! Architecture students revive a street in Palermo, Italy

Guido Robazza

ViaLibera! Architecture students revive a street in Palermo, Italy
Painting of the San Jose

The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested – but its real riches go beyond coins and jewels

Ann Coats

The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested – but its real riches go beyond coins and jewels
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I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives

Adam Jerrett

I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives
An illustrated map displaying diverse city locations.

African food shops in Portsmouth

African food shops in Portsmouth

Events

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Mar 20 2024

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Lunch and Learn: AI for Business

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Lunch and Learn: AI for Business

Mar 20 2024

Community Conversation - Influence Healthcare and Social Work Education

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Free

Community Conversation - Influence Healthcare and Social Work Education

Mar 20 2024

Blue Horizon - Exploring Gender Dynamics in Blue Economy.

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Blue Horizon - Exploring Gender Dynamics in Blue Economy.

Mar 21 2024

Enterprise Showcase

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Enterprise Showcase

Mar 27 2024

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Mar 28 2024

WISEflow Q&A Session (Online)

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

WISEflow Q&A Session (Online)

News

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University of Portsmouth statement on Israel/Gaza conflict

18 March 2024

University of Portsmouth statement on Israel/Gaza conflict
Festival of crime

Wannabe crime fighters - May the Force be with you at the Festival of Crime

18 March 2024

Wannabe crime fighters - May the Force be with you at the Festival of Crime
Stephen Morgan and Ruth Pearson

MPs visit new medical school

14 March 2024

MPs visit new medical school
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First report on data collected by record-breaking rowers shows Great Britain’s warming seas

13 March 2024

First report on data collected by record-breaking rowers shows Great Britain’s warming seas
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Have your say on how health and social care can improve in Hampshire

13 March 2024

Have your say on how health and social care can improve in Hampshire

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