Workspace
Inspiring workspace that grows with your ambition — from start to scale.
At Future Space, we provide more than just a place to work — we offer the infrastructure, community and connections that help science and tech businesses scale smarter. Whether you’re a startup seeking the flexibility of a private office or a scaling team needing long-term lab space, we adapt to your needs as you grow.
Located within UWE Bristol’s University Enterprise Zone, we replace siloed city offices for a collaborative campus environment. By choosing Future Space, you’re not just renting space — you’re joining a hub of trailblazing founders, R&D facilities and fresh talent.
Office Space
24-hour access to your own private office for 1-20+ people, from just £450 per month.
With our all-inclusive office space package, you’ll have everything you need to get down to business, from access to our on-site business support to our top-tier meeting and event spaces. And with UWE’s resources at your fingertips – be it industrial robotics, manufacturing tools or a virtual reality cave – you’ll have the full support of one of the UK’s leading universities at your fingertips.
- Free consultations with our Business Partners and advisors
- An in-house Innovation Team to provide 1-2-1 business support
- University-partnered R&D opportunities, including consultancy projects in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Business and Product Design
- Development and promotion of a bespoke thought leadership agenda for your business, positioning you at the cutting-edge of your industry
- Exclusive access to all business workshops, events and innovation forums
- On-site parking, café, kitchenettes and reception services
Laboratory Space
Accelerate your scientific breakthroughs at our state-of-the-art private and shared laboratories.
Whether you’re a start-up aiming to validate your concept or an established company pushing the boundaries of innovation, our flexible lab spaces cater to your unique needs. With cutting-edge equipment, dedicated lab technicians, and a range of peripheral services, we empower life sciences companies to thrive and propel their research to new heights.
- General lab space, tissue culture, and microbiology labs
- On-site technicians and specialist equipment available
- 24-hour lab space access and on-site security
- Access to UWE facilities and departments, such as the School of Applied Sciences or the Health Tech Hub, who help businesses like yours to develop new technology solutions for health and wellbeing.
Technical Workspace
With our technical workshop units, you’ll have all the tools and resources you need to take your manufacturing and assembly projects to the next level.
Our 24-hour access technical workspaces provide the perfect environment for product development, small-scale manufacturing, research and testing – with the same features and support as our lab spaces.
- Private technical workspaces within a controlled access zone
- Install gas lines, sinks, and extraction for your production needs
- A dedicated Innovation Team and 1-2-1 business coaching
- Access to other university facilities, including the Engineering School’s technical facilities and prototype testing facilities at the Bristol Robotics Lab – the most comprehensive academic centre for robotics research in the UK.
- Plus the standard business support and access to R&D through UWE Bristol.
Virtual Space
Plug into a high-growth ecosystem — from anywhere.
At Future Space, innovation doesn’t begin at a desk — it’s a mindset, a network, and an environment. Whether you’re a founder building your first prototype or a scaleup exploring new markets, our Virtual Space Membership is designed to flex with you, depending on where you are and where you’re heading.
- Professional business address with reception services and mail handling, plus use of Collab Space, our shared office dedicated to virtual members
- Use of our networking area with monthly breakfasts and networking events
- Specialist business support and university-partnered R&D
- 25% exclusive discount on all meeting room bookings
- Become a part of the award-winning Future Space ecosystem
Make your mark on the future. develop and thrive alongside the next generation of innovators at Future Space.
- Superfast WiFi
- Staffed reception services
- 24-hour access
- CCTV and site security
- Innovation Support Team
- Key public transport links
- Discounted gym membership
- Free events and workshops
- In-house technicians
- Showers and changing facilities
- Car parking
- Secure bike storage
- On-site café
- Stocked kitchenettes
- Communal breakout spaces
- Meeting and event rooms
- University university access
- Close to the M32 & M4
A big draw is being able to network with the other businesses based at Future Space on a regular basis. There is a great community here and we enjoy being based on the UWE campus, as it makes for easy collaboration with the University.”
James Earl, Managing Director at OR3D
