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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!

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 023 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 02392 658 200 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 02392 658 200 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

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.

Find out more

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.

Flexible working desk
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

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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Gabriela Bergmane and Emily Willis

Portsmouth students win scholarships to study in Canada

Portsmouth students win scholarships to study in Canada
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Global Buddies: seeing the world through the eyes of others - Preston Mercury

Global Buddies: seeing the world through the eyes of others - Preston Mercury
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Portsmouth to host leading European robotic colorectal conference

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INC-2: How close are we to a global plastics treaty? Featuring Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March

INC-2: How close are we to a global plastics treaty? Featuring Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March
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Degree apprenticeships: life-changing experiences for apprentices and staff

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Events

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Jun 13 2023

Business Consultancy Projects: Application Clinic & Information Breakfast

9.00am - 10.30am

Free

Business Consultancy Projects: Application Clinic & Information Breakfast

Jun 13 2023

Fraud, Cybercrime and Ageing in the UK and Korea

10.00am - 6.00pm

Free

Fraud, Cybercrime and Ageing in the UK and Korea

Jun 14 2023

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Jun 15 2023

12th Counter Fraud, Cybercrime and Forensic Accounting Conference

Event times vary

Free

12th Counter Fraud, Cybercrime and Forensic Accounting Conference

Jun 14 2023

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Jun 15 2023

Counter Fraud, Cybercrime and Forensic Accounting conference 2023

9.00am - 6.00pm

Free of charge for current University of Portsmouth students. £100 for non-students (£75 for one day only). Keynote and plenary sessions will be available to attend online free of charge.

Counter Fraud, Cybercrime and Forensic Accounting conference 2023

Jun 14 2023

Female Entrepreneurs Network - Weds 14th June, with speaker Sarah Goodall

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Female Entrepreneurs Network - Weds 14th June, with speaker Sarah Goodall

News

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Cocaine hydrochloride, University of Portsmouth’s Institute for Marine Sciences

More than 50 chemicals discovered in water off Hampshire and West Sussex coasts

9 June 2023

More than 50 chemicals discovered in water off Hampshire and West Sussex coasts
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World’s first city-wide plastic survey Harnessing people power to help with plastic pollution in Portsmouth

9 June 2023

World’s first city-wide plastic survey Harnessing people power to help with plastic pollution in Portsmouth
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New centre to tackle the global threats and challenges of cyber and economic crime

9 June 2023

New centre to tackle the global threats and challenges of cyber and economic crime
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Study finds socially tolerant monkeys have better impulse control

8 June 2023

Study finds socially tolerant monkeys have better impulse control
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Portsmouth academics ranked among the world's top physicists

8 June 2023

Portsmouth academics ranked among the world's top physicists

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