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Coworking, office space and business support: +44 (0)2392 658 200

Join our business innovation community and build your business with our support

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 to book coworking or office space

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.

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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.

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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

Virtual community memberships

For businesses who do not require office space but want to create a professional impression and be part of a like-minded business community.

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Virtual community memberships

Business support

Need some fresh input? Tap into our students, staff and facilities to boost your business.

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Business support

When you occupy office space from 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 and discounted use of University facilities including Ravelin Sports Centre.

Contact us to book coworking or office space

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 FacebookTwitterLinkedIn and Instagram.

News, blogs, and events

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The ‘Hidden Curriculum’ – what we forget students don’t know

The ‘Hidden Curriculum’ – what we forget students don’t know
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Using Robotics to Support Physical Recovery ft. Amy Wright

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Eleonora Chioatto: I'm studying at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, before returning to Portsmouth

Events

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Mar 28 2023

Key elements to build a profitable low carbon business

9.30am - 4.30pm

Free

Key elements to build a profitable low carbon business

Mar 29 2023

Developing a Growth Mindset will Change your Life

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Developing a Growth Mindset will Change your Life

Mar 29 2023

Menopause Support Group

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Menopause Support Group

Mar 29 2023

Grants to fast-track Innovation & Growth - Space Sector

12.30pm - 4.30pm

Free

Grants to fast-track Innovation & Growth - Space Sector

Mar 29 2023

Research Futures: Human Connections and flourishing

2.00pm - 3.30pm

Free

Research Futures: Human Connections and flourishing

News

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International study suggests female corporate leaders make firms less likely to greenwash

23 March 2023

International study suggests female corporate leaders make firms less likely to greenwash
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New AI project to save lives on the battlefield

21 March 2023

New AI project to save lives on the battlefield
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UK’s first “PLAYCE” to be built in Portsmouth to encourage people to get moving

21 March 2023

UK’s first “PLAYCE” to be built in Portsmouth to encourage people to get moving
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EnterpriseFest showcases startup talent

17 March 2023

EnterpriseFest showcases startup talent
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International premiere of awarding-winning documentary

16 March 2023

International premiere of awarding-winning documentary

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