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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

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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.

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.

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Explore Halpern House

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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.

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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,Ìýand discounted use of University facilities including Ravelin Sports Centre.

News, blogs, and events

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Blogs

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PGR Student Spotlight - Oscar Karlsson

PGR Student Spotlight - Oscar Karlsson
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Placement Experience: Science Content Management Placement at STFC - Dascha Choudhury-Gibbons
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Festive jumpers for a good cause

Festive jumpers for a good cause
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JFK assassination 60 years on: seven experts on what to watch, see and read to understand the event and its consequences

Oliver Gruner

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Ukraine and Moldova have taken a huge step towards EU membership – but these hazards lie ahead

Events

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Nov 30 2023

Women in Security - Second Networking Event

10.00am - 1.30pm

Free

Women in Security - Second Networking Event

Dec 4 2023

A Jonny Hannah Talk – The mysterious world of Darktown

2.00pm - 3.30pm

Free

A Jonny Hannah Talk – The mysterious world of Darktown

Dec 7 2023

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Dec 7 2023

The Basics of Writing - Your audience

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

The Basics of Writing - Your audience

Dec 13 2023

Disability Staff Network Meeting

12.30pm - 2.00pm

Free

Disability Staff Network Meeting

News

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Get into the Christmas spirit with a vodka from Chernobyl to help the people of Ukraine

27 November 2023

Get into the Christmas spirit with a vodka from Chernobyl to help the people of Ukraine
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23 November 2023

No sex please - marine life turned off by swimming in plastic chemicals
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20 minutes of exercise can boost your brain after a bad night’s sleep

23 November 2023

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23 November 2023

Young people to lead on Isle of Wight park redevelopment
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22 November 2023

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