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Coworking, office space and business support

Join our community and build your business

Businesses seeking growth and cutting-edge solutions can find a powerful partner in the University of Portsmouth. Through Innovation Connect, we offer a dynamic ecosystem designed to foster collaboration and success.

Explore a Range of Opportunities:

  • Modern Workspace: Find the perfect fit for your business, from coworking spaces to private offices.
  • Advanced Facilities: Access state-of-the-art equipment, including XR facilities, to take your projects to the next level.
  • Talent Pipeline: Connect with our talented student body for internships, placements, and recruitment needs.
  • Business Support: Benefit from our network of industry experts and tailored business services.
  • Innovation Community: Join a vibrant network of businesses and collaborate on groundbreaking initiatives.

Flexible Workspace Options:

  • Students: Hot desk for free and focus on your studies in a collaborative environment.
  • Staff & Alumni: Enjoy discounted hot desking rates and stay connected to the University.
  • Businesses: Find the ideal workspace solution to suit your needs, with hourly, daily, or monthly options.

Become an Innovation Connect Member:

Unlock exclusive benefits, discounts, and events designed to accelerate your business growth.

Learn More

Visit our dedicated website, Innovation Connect, to explore the full range of our offerings and discover how we can help you achieve your business goals.

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.

Discover our coworking and office space locations in Portsmouth

See a map of our office space, coworking space, and event space locations below.

News, blogs, and events

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Blogs

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Oil Refinery

Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure

Matthew Powell

Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure
Why harmful content keeps reaching children online – and what advertising has to do with it

Why harmful content keeps reaching children online – and what advertising has to do with it

Karen Middleton

Why harmful content keeps reaching children online – and what advertising has to do with it

University of Portsmouth staff and alumni central in UN global summit to tackle fraud

Mark Button

University of Portsmouth staff and alumni central in UN global summit to tackle fraud
Famous painting

Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood – chosen by art historians

Marius Kwint

Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood – chosen by art historians
Knights Templar

Why Friday the 13th was bad luck for the Knights Templar and their legacy

Why Friday the 13th was bad luck for the Knights Templar and their legacy

Events

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Mar 20 2026

British Sign Language Cafe

11.00am - 1.00pm

Free

British Sign Language Cafe

Mar 21 2026

Undergraduate Open Day Saturday 21 March

8.30am - 4.00pm

FREE

Undergraduate Open Day Saturday 21 March

Mar 23 2026

Female offenders: Witches, poisoners and enchantresses? - Webinar 

5.00pm - 6.00pm

Free

Female offenders: Witches, poisoners and enchantresses? - Webinar 

Mar 24 2026

Reform or Re:Form-what’s wrong with the police and what should we do about

4.00pm - 5.30pm

Free

Reform or Re:Form-what’s wrong with the police and what should we do about

Mar 24 2026

Locating Global Horror: With Special Guest, Director Roar Uthaug!

5.00pm - 6.30pm

Free

Locating Global Horror: With Special Guest, Director Roar Uthaug!

News

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plastic eating enzyme

“Plastic-eating” fusion enzyme improves polyester textile recycling

20 March 2026

“Plastic-eating” fusion enzyme improves polyester textile recycling
B-roll Day one - Burrell House

Portsmouth residents urged to help close England's 5 billion litre water gap

20 March 2026

Portsmouth residents urged to help close England's 5 billion litre water gap
University of Portsmouth's Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence 2026

Recognise excellence across Portsmouth: Nominations open for the University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence 2026

19 March 2026

Recognise excellence across Portsmouth: Nominations open for the University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence 2026
A drone image of Portsmouth, which shows the seafront and the Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth makes UK City of Culture longlist

18 March 2026

Portsmouth makes UK City of Culture longlist
Person in a black hooded jacket over a laptop with mythical creatures surround them

From Demons to Mega Behemoths: How "monstrous” scam networks are growing

18 March 2026

From Demons to Mega Behemoths: How "monstrous” scam networks are growing