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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.

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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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US sanctions on Iranian hackers highlight growing concern about the Islamic Republic’s cyberwarriors

US sanctions on Iranian hackers highlight growing concern about the Islamic Republic’s cyberwarriors
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Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast

Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast
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Take part in this study and receive £50 for 3 hours of your time

Take part in this study and receive £50 for 3 hours of your time
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Placement Experience: DreamWorks Marketing Intern at NBC Universal

Placement Experience: DreamWorks Marketing Intern at NBC Universal
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Fallout: an expertly crafted TV adaptation that manages to incorporate some of the best elements of gameplay

Events

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May 4 2024

Festival of Crime

10.00am - 4.00pm

Free

Festival of Crime

May 7 2024

Train to Teach Webinar

5.00pm - 6.00pm

Free

Train to Teach Webinar

May 7 2024

The School of Health and Care Professions Offer Holders Webinar

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Free

The School of Health and Care Professions Offer Holders Webinar

May 7 2024

BAL Study Abroad: Parent & Guardian Webinar

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Free

BAL Study Abroad: Parent & Guardian Webinar

May 8 2024

Staff Network Celebration

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Free

Staff Network Celebration

News

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From steam to green: Lloyd's Register Foundation funds maritime energy transition research to understand impact on coastal communities

30 April 2024

From steam to green: Lloyd's Register Foundation funds maritime energy transition research to understand impact on coastal communities
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New Government-backed partnership to revolutionise sustainability practice in the advertising industry

30 April 2024

New Government-backed partnership to revolutionise sustainability practice in the advertising industry
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Portsmouth to host world premiere of unique version of musical masterpiece ‘The Creation’

26 April 2024

Portsmouth to host world premiere of unique version of musical masterpiece ‘The Creation’
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Philippines' counter-terrorism strategy still stalled after 7 years since the ‘ISIS siege’ on Marawi

26 April 2024

Philippines' counter-terrorism strategy still stalled after 7 years since the ‘ISIS siege’ on Marawi
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New research unveils complexities and opportunities in autonomous vehicles for security industry

26 April 2024

New research unveils complexities and opportunities in autonomous vehicles for security industry

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