Virtual Space
Plug into a high-growth ecosystem — from anywhere.
Your business might not need a physical desk — but it still needs the right support system. Virtual Space is designed to be just that: flexible, tailored, and deeply connected. Whether you’re a founder building your first prototype or a scaleup exploring new international markets, our Virtual Space Membership is designed to flex with you, depending on where you are and where you’re heading.
This isn’t just a remote address — it’s a launchpad designed to connect ambitious science and tech businesses to a complete ecosystem. Backed by research, powered by talent, and tailored to you, this is the only growth pathway you’ll need.
Professional affiliation that builds credibility
Give your business the professional edge with a registered address at our award-winning innovation centre — right in the heart of UWE Bristol’s University Enterprise Zone.
You’ll get:
- Mail storage — even if you’re working remotely, you get the credibility of being part of Future Space, an award-winning centre for high-tech innovation.
- Free use of Collab Space, our shared office for Virtual Space members, for up to a day a week when you fancy a change of scene.
- Discounted access to our meeting rooms — ideal for client presentations or team catch-ups.
Access our network of innovation
Flexible business support that fits your stage
Whether you’re validating a new idea or refining your growth strategy, our business support adapts to what you need, when you need it.
You’ll get:
- One hour of 1:1 business support each month from our Innovation Team to plan opportunities and next steps.
- Direct access to our exclusive pool of Business Partners — offering support across branding, IP, finance, innovation, AI, legal and insurance.
- Exclusive tools like GROWTHmapper® to help you spot your next move.
Specialist expertise from business partners
R&D that opens new doors
Our partnership with UWE Bristol puts research, facilities and talent within reach — helping you explore and test new ideas with confidence, no matter your size.
You’ll get:
- Facilitation of student-led R&D projects that tackle real business challenges across engineering, product design, business, law or applied sciences.
- Opportunities to collaborate with academics and access specialist facilities.
- Target UWE Bristol’s talent pipeline — from short-term interns to future hires.
Our community of R&D partners
School of Engineering
School of Applied Sciences
Bristol Business School
A community of pioneers that fuels progress
As a virtual member, you’re never on the outside looking in. You’re part of our centre-wide communications and member ecosystem — keeping you informed, visible and plugged in.
You’ll get:
- Invitations to monthly breakfasts, social meetups and ecosystem events.
- Access to all collaboration and funding opportunities across the Future Space and UWE Bristol network.
- Connections to like-minded tech founders, investors and partners who understand your world.
Virtual, but never disconnected — all for £200 per month
- Registered business address at UWE Bristol’s innovation centre
- Tailored support for startups or scaleups, depending on your needs
- Access to 1:1 business advice and support from our Business Partners
- GROWTHmapper diagnostic tool
- Undertake collaborative R&D with academic partnerships and facilities access
- Connections to student and graduate talent for placements and internships
- Invitations to exclusive events, workshops, breakfasts and peer networking
- On-campus gym membership discount
- Free use of Collab Space up to one day a week, our new dedicated shared office for all our virtual members and partners
- Car parking and bike storage
- On-site café and networking area
- Free university library access for all your research needs
We're keen to build new relationships in this area, and Future Space seems like the best possible fit for us in terms of location and links to other innovators and businesses."
Rich Walker, Managing Director of Shadow Robot Ltd.
Professional Affiliation
Research & Development
Business Support
