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 Facebook, LinkedIn 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business support
Find out how Eagle Labs or support from the University can give your business a boost.
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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Portsmouth students win scholarships to study in Canada
Global Buddies: seeing the world through the eyes of others - Preston Mercury
Portsmouth to host leading European robotic colorectal conference
INC-2: How close are we to a global plastics treaty? Featuring Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March
Degree apprenticeships: life-changing experiences for apprentices and staff
Events
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Business Consultancy Projects: Application Clinic & Information Breakfast
Jun 13 2023
Fraud, Cybercrime and Ageing in the UK and Korea
Jun 14 2023
-Jun 15 2023
12th Counter Fraud, Cybercrime and Forensic Accounting Conference
Jun 14 2023
-Jun 15 2023
Counter Fraud, Cybercrime and Forensic Accounting conference 2023
Jun 14 2023
Female Entrepreneurs Network - Weds 14th June, with speaker Sarah Goodall
News
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More than 50 chemicals discovered in water off Hampshire and West Sussex coasts
World’s first city-wide plastic survey Harnessing people power to help with plastic pollution in Portsmouth
New centre to tackle the global threats and challenges of cyber and economic crime
Study finds socially tolerant monkeys have better impulse control
