Space, labs and specialist facilities for your business

From a desk for a day to a motion capture studio.

Space, labs and specialist facilities for your business

From a desk for a day to a motion capture studio.

 

 

At a glance

Who it's for

Startups, growing businesses, established organisations, and anyone who needs specialist testing or production facilities.

Cost

Facility and venue hire is quoted by project.

Timescales

By the hour, the day, the month or the year.

Best suited to

Businesses that need space or equipment without the capital outlay.

 

 

What kind of space do you need?

You need somewhere to work and specialist facilities to develop your ideas. Access dedicated workspace, motion capture studios, testing labs and a 500-capacity event space.

Our facilities are open to business. Use the spaces and facilities that help you build, demonstrate and collaborate.

 

 

Somewhere to work

Coworking and private offices

Choose a flexible coworking or office membership with access to business support, expertise and a community of entrepreneurs.

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Conference and event space

Over 150 rooms, from a meeting for 20 to a conference for 1,000.

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Specialist facilities

Labs and testing facilities

Equipment and expertise you don’t have to buy.

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Bra and breast health testing

Independent testing and education from a specialist research group.

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Satellite applications (SCCoE)

Use satellite data in your business

STANDARD LICENSE; PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL ASSET FOR FULL LICENSE TERMS.
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CCIXR: immersive and XR facilities

The UK’s first integrated XR facility. From £99.

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Not sure what you need? Tell us what you’re trying to do and we’ll show you the options.

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What's included?

Renting space or booking a facility gives you:

  • A desk, a private office, or a venue for up to 1,000 delegates

  • Meeting space at the Future Technology Centre

  • Access to the University Library

  • Motion capture, volumetric capture, VR and simulation facilities

  • Product, materials and environmental testing

  • Membership of the Innovation Connect business community

  • Free business advice through the Innovation Connect network

 

 

Come and see the space

Tell us what you need and we’ll arrange a viewing or talk you through the options.

Make an enquiry

 

 

 

 

Where next?

Business advice and consultancy

From offering our expertise and facilities, to finding office space and business support, we can help your organisation succeed.

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Recruit and connect with our talent

Looking to recruit a student or graduate, offer a placement opportunity, or raise your organisation's profile? Explore the options below to find out how we can help.

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Research collaboration

Work with our researchers on your R&D challenge.

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Workspace and facilities

Space, labs and specialist facilities for your business.

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