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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.

Working in Halpern House
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.

hot desk room
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

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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Zarin Jahera Purne: The University has provided me with incredible experiences

Zarin Jahera Purne: The University has provided me with incredible experiences
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Ukraine war: beware all the talk of ‘breakthroughs’ or ‘gamechangers’ – it’s going to be a long, bloody and costly struggle

Frank Ledwidge

Ukraine war: beware all the talk of ‘breakthroughs’ or ‘gamechangers’ – it’s going to be a long, bloody and costly struggle
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Chibuzor Ajoko Dennis: I wanted to earn an qualification from an internationally recognised institution

Chibuzor Ajoko Dennis: I wanted to earn an qualification from an internationally recognised institution
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Sex Education review: this ‘kind comedy’ climaxes with its most mature and progressive series yet

Deborah Shaw

Sex Education review: this ‘kind comedy’ climaxes with its most mature and progressive series yet
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Kabari Okafor: I chose Portsmouth because of the city’s serenity and quality of life

Kabari Okafor: I chose Portsmouth because of the city’s serenity and quality of life

Events

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Sep 29 2023

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Oct 1 2023

Earth Science Teachers Association Conference 2023

9.00am - 6.00pm

£230-£130

Earth Science Teachers Association Conference 2023

Oct 3 2023

Work Experience Festival

11.00am - 2.00pm

Free

Work Experience Festival

Oct 5 2023

The Basics of Writing - Finding Time to Research and Write

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

The Basics of Writing - Finding Time to Research and Write

Oct 11 2023

Women in Economics Mentoring | Student Information Event

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Free

Women in Economics Mentoring | Student Information Event

Oct 12 2023

Female Entrepreneurs Network: Sara Guiel

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

Female Entrepreneurs Network: Sara Guiel

News

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New project to measure the value of digital culture and heritage to society

21 September 2023

New project to measure the value of digital culture and heritage to society
Tim Peake programme poster

Astrophysicist joins astronaut Tim Peake on an incredible journey through our Universe

18 September 2023

Astrophysicist joins astronaut Tim Peake on an incredible journey through our Universe
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University officially launches its London campus in Waltham Forest

15 September 2023

University officially launches its London campus in Waltham Forest
Dinosaur fossil

New fossil shows Europe had different herbivorous dinosaurs to Asia and America

15 September 2023

New fossil shows Europe had different herbivorous dinosaurs to Asia and America

Nominate an inspiring individual who makes a difference for an honorary award

15 September 2023

Nominate an inspiring individual who makes a difference for an honorary award

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