Workspace
Inspiring and dynamic workspace that grows with your business.
Whether you need a flexible workspace for a few days per week or a private workspace for the foreseeable, our dedicated and shared laboratory spaces, technical workshop units, offices and coworking options offer the perfect solution for you and your team.
Situated in the heart of UWE Bristol’s Enterprise Zone, Future Space swaps isolated city working for campus collaboration. We pride ourselves on creating a dynamic environment for innovation where the university’s research and talent can flow straight into your business’ growth story. Locating your company at Future Space means more than just taking residency in our space – it’s about being part of a thriving hotbed of collaboration between science and technology visionaries.
Dedicated Office Space
24-hour access to your own private office for 1-20+ people, from just £450p/m
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 advisory sessions from a range of business experts, covering PR & Marketing, Recruitment, Intellectual Property, Funding, AI and beyond
- An in-house Innovation Team to guide your business and provide 1-2-1 support
- Access to university facilitates to suit your needs – be it prototype testing with the Centre for Print Research, or industry-standard software based in the School of Computing and Creative Technology.
- Development and promotion of a bespoke thought leadership agenda for your business, positioning you at the cutting-edge of your industry
- Access to Business-led 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 Workspaces
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.
Coworking in Bristol
With 24-hour access, our coworking spaces offer convenience to entrepreneurs who prefer flexible work hours
A coworking membership at Future Space is a convenient option for freelancers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, satellite companies and spinouts looking to build a community and thrive. Besides the privacy and comfort of having a designated workspace with lockable storage, members also have the chance to build a network with other innovators sharing the same space.
- Rent a dedicated coworking desk with lockable storage
- A likeminded community with networking opportunities
- Super-fast broadband included with your membership
- Access to dedicated business support and growth coaching
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
- 1-2-1 business support
- 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
- Close to the M32 & M4
- Likeminded community
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
