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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.

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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.

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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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The academic imprisoned for his research

The academic imprisoned for his research
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Our Clearing Checklist 2024

Our Clearing Checklist 2024
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China’s UK election hack – how and why the Electoral Commission was targeted

China’s UK election hack – how and why the Electoral Commission was targeted
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Stellar murder: when stars destroy and eat their own planets

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Stellar murder: when stars destroy and eat their own planets
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Drive-Away Dolls: overturning the bad, sad and tragic stereotypes of lesbians in film

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Drive-Away Dolls: overturning the bad, sad and tragic stereotypes of lesbians in film

Events

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Apr 4 2024

Civic Networking & Coffee Event

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Civic Networking & Coffee Event

Apr 11 2024

Teaching Peace in Higher Education

9.30am - 12.30pm

Free

Teaching Peace in Higher Education

Apr 15 2024

Three Powerful Techniques to Reduce Stress

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Three Powerful Techniques to Reduce Stress

Apr 16 2024

Learning Design - Designing Wicked Modules with a Wow Factor

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

Learning Design - Designing Wicked Modules with a Wow Factor

Apr 17 2024

BCP Application Clinic

12.00pm - 1.30pm

Free

BCP Application Clinic

News

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Study to explore if outdoor swimming is helpful for depression after successful trial

28 March 2024

Study to explore if outdoor swimming is helpful for depression after successful trial
International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) expedition

Evolution of the most powerful ocean current on Earth

27 March 2024

Evolution of the most powerful ocean current on Earth
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National Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees

26 March 2024

National Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees
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New study calls for inclusion of death education in school curriculum

20 March 2024

New study calls for inclusion of death education in school curriculum
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Portsmouth researcher awarded share of £6.6m funding to help develop new drug

20 March 2024

Portsmouth researcher awarded share of £6.6m funding to help develop new drug

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