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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@mistercheung.com.

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@mistercheung.com 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.

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.

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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

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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Sanjeevan Ananthasigamany: Academically, my biggest achievement has been obtaining and completing an industrial placement at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)

Sanjeevan Ananthasigamany: Academically, my biggest achievement has been obtaining and completing an industrial placement at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
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Livia Fierro – BA (Hons) International Development Studies

Livia Fierro – BA (Hons) International Development Studies
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Donald Trump: polling suggests criminal charges won’t dampen his support

Dafydd Townley

Donald Trump: polling suggests criminal charges won’t dampen his support
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Placement Experience: Graphic/UX designer at TopCashback - Paris Henton

Placement Experience: Graphic/UX designer at TopCashback - Paris Henton
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Manchester United: the business tactics that could lead to a record multi-billion-pound sale

Christina Philippou

Manchester United: the business tactics that could lead to a record multi-billion-pound sale

Events

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Apr 19 2023

Three Powerful, Simple Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Free

Three Powerful, Simple Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress

Apr 19 2023

An Inaugural Lecture by Professor Karen Shalev Greene

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Free

An Inaugural Lecture by Professor Karen Shalev Greene

Apr 25 2023

BESIG In-person meeting

12.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

BESIG In-person meeting

Apr 26 2023

Heritage Hub Coffee Morning: Highlight Hidden Histories

9.00am - 11.00am

Free

Heritage Hub Coffee Morning: Highlight Hidden Histories

Apr 26 2023

Rehabilitating Exchange Valley

4.00pm - 5.30pm

Free

Rehabilitating Exchange Valley

News

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SIGHT symposium provides new opportunities for healthcare technologies to benefit patients

5 April 2023

SIGHT symposium provides new opportunities for healthcare technologies to benefit patients
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Business talent showcased at EnterpriseFest

5 April 2023

Business talent showcased at EnterpriseFest
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Portsmouth computing students ranked in top 10 in national challenge

5 April 2023

Portsmouth computing students ranked in top 10 in national challenge
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University’s winning partnership in innovation recognised at the BETT Awards 2023

3 April 2023

University’s winning partnership in innovation recognised at the BETT Awards 2023
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Community Voice Film and theatre workshops in Shetland explore local values of the sea and coast

31 March 2023

Community Voice Film and theatre workshops in Shetland explore local values of the sea and coast

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