10 Years of Future Space
10 years of powering innovation
Since 2016, Bristol’s award-winning innovation centre has helped science and tech businesses raise £136.8M, create 965 jobs and launch 588 new products.
The innovation support behind 10 years of results
Growth Engine
1:1 support from our Innovation Team, expert advisors and investor connections to help you grow and scale.
R&D Engine
Access to UWE facilities, academic expertise and research partnerships to develop and test your ideas.
Talent Engine
Funded interns, student consultancy and MBA placements to grow your team.
85% of our businesses say we’ve significantly accelerated their innovation.
What we’ve built together
Be part of the next 10 years
Develop the technology of the future, today, at Future Space.
More than a workspace — an engine for innovation and business growth.
OFFICE SPACE
OFFICE SPACE
WORKSHOP SPACE
WORKSHOP SPACE
LAB SPACE
LAB SPACE
VIRTUAL SPACE
VIRTUAL SPACE
Innovation Backed by Research. Growth Powered by Partnership.
Whether you’re still developing your MVP or scaling your team for new markets, we fast-track and de-risk your growth journey by surrounding your business with cutting-edge university R&D, hands-on business support, a network of business advisors and a pipeline of emerging talent — all in one place.
Scale faster → work 1:1 with our in-house Innovation Team to nurture growth
Develop R&D → access university facilities to further your R&D and product development
Test ideas → prototype and validate innovations without burning through runway
Navigate complexity → get expert guidance on IP, finance, marketing and more
Access talent → source graduates through internships designed around you
Raise smarter → join workshops and access investors to get funding-ready
Grow with clarity → harness market insight to sharpen your growth plan
Work better together → collaborate across our shared spaces and meeting rooms
Why businesses choose Future Space
Hear from some of our trailblazing business founders and our Centre Director Professor Matt Freeman.
There's a wow factor when we bring visitors into Future Space, and another when we meet one of the other businesses - there's a lot of cool work going on here. And the support is excellent - from reception through to introductions to investor networks. I've worked in three incubators, and Future Space tops the list. ”
Paul Ko Ferrigno, Founder and CEO at eclateral
