Breakout Space
Future Space responds to the ‘new world of work’ with launch of connected member option and newly appointed innovation manager.
Future Space is redefining the workspace market with a new set of member packages and business support services, designed to meet the needs of SMEs for the post-Covid era.
With flexibility and added value at the heart of its new offering, the hub – renowned as a hot bed of innovation in the South West – will have a new affiliate membership option, called Connected, available from September.
The newly created connected membership has been designed to enable access into Future Space facilities and services for those businesses that don’t need a dedicated desk.
The package is designed to be a gateway to a more permanent presence at the centre. Members can take advantage of the networking spaces during the week, as well as the full range of Future Space business support services.
Businesses will also be able to make use of the valuable connection with the University of the West of England (UWE) community to benefit from academic resources and research functions. This will all be supported by a new member only website for firms to access the extensive list of opportunities available.
This member option is offered flexibly, from £150 per month (introductory offer), without a long-term contract making it ideal for start-ups, consultants and micro businesses which do not want the commitment of an office lease during these challenging times.
The connected membership will sit alongside existing co-working packages and dedicated lab, workshop and office space options.
Across all member packages, business support activities are being increased to support the growth of companies at Future Space.
The latest initiative from the centre is the highly popular advisory_space, a new virtual in-residence initiative where external experts offer tailored advice services in one-to-one online sessions.
Luke Venn from Spry Care is a Future Space resident that has taken part in in the programme and said: “As an early stage start up, the advisory programme has been invaluable. It’s helping cover off vital business areas in which we simply don’t have skill sets, such as intellectual property, legal advice and grant applications.”
Aimee Skinner, Innovation Manager, Future Space
The new connected membership, member website and virtual in-residence initiative has been driven by Aimeé Skinner, newly appointed innovation manager for Future Space.
