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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.

Man using private office space
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

Related news, blogs, and events will appear here. If there are no listings below check out other news across the University.

Blogs

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Nadin Eluemunor at a stand promoting study abroad opportunities

The power of saying ‘yes’ as an international student

The power of saying ‘yes’ as an international student
Photo by James Wakibia

Revolution Plastics Institute attending the fourth negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty in Ottawa

Revolution Plastics Institute attending the fourth negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty in Ottawa
Logo for Portsmouth University Literary Prize

UoP Writing Prize 2023 Winner: Dascha Imani

UoP Writing Prize 2023 Winner: Dascha Imani
Aerial view of Portsmouth, with the Spinnaker tower in the forefront

Stepping out of your comfort zone is worth the risk

Stepping out of your comfort zone is worth the risk
Students at Fratton Park

Celebrating University Partnership With Portsmouth Football Club

Celebrating University Partnership With Portsmouth Football Club

Events

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Apr 24 2024

Assessment and Feedback - Principles to Practice

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Assessment and Feedback - Principles to Practice

Apr 25 2024

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Sales, Operations and Carbon accounting

7.00am - 9.00am

Free

Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Sales, Operations and Carbon accounting

Apr 25 2024

Tayo and Antoinette Oguntonade - A passion for property: Bridging the wealth gap

5.00pm - 7.00pm

Free

Tayo and Antoinette Oguntonade - A passion for property: Bridging the wealth gap

Apr 26 2024

Blue Horizon - Addressing climate change within blue economies

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Blue Horizon - Addressing climate change within blue economies

Apr 30 2024

Academic Practice – Developing your Approach

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Academic Practice – Developing your Approach

News

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Portsmouth’s space mission design facility used to help tackle space debris

22 April 2024

Portsmouth’s space mission design facility used to help tackle space debris
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PhD scholarships will investigate ‘hidden treasures’ to help plan for the future of local institutions

22 April 2024

PhD scholarships will investigate ‘hidden treasures’ to help plan for the future of local institutions
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Plastic experts urge world leaders to prioritise 'Reuse'

21 April 2024

Plastic experts urge world leaders to prioritise 'Reuse'
Student House B Roll Shoot

Study reveals household spending trends over 30 years

17 April 2024

Study reveals household spending trends over 30 years
PFC vs Port Vale

University congratulates Portsmouth Football Club on a historic season

17 April 2024

University congratulates Portsmouth Football Club on a historic season

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