Coworking and shared desk space in Colchester
Work in a collaborative environment from £15 +VAT per day with Flexible coworking, or dedicated desks.
Professional workspace on the University of Essex campus in Colchester
Flexible Office Space, Coworking, and Meeting Rooms in Colchester, Essex
Scale your business in our thriving community of innovation & technology
Innovation Centre offering flexible office and coworking space in Colchester, Essex
“There’s no doubt in our minds that the Innovation Centre is the best place for us to be — giving us the space, time, and collaboration opportunities we need to keep driving our business forward.”
Christian Nunn Client Services Manager
Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway is the home for innovative businesses.
Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway (ICKG) offers serviced offices, coworking, dedicated desks, virtual office services and meeting room hire on the University of Essex’s Knowledge Gateway research and technology park.
Designed for start-ups, growing businesses and established SMEs, ICKG provides a professional, well-connected environment with flexible workspaces, business support and a collaborative community to help your business grow.
Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs
Grow your innovative business at ICKG
Private offices, coworking space, dedicated desks, and virtual offices
Scale up and grow with free, strategic business support from our in-house Innovation Director
Access to University of Essex networks and campus facilities
Flexible rental and notice periods, with no long-term commitment
Join a community of innovators & entrepreneurs
Regular events with leading local and national sector experts
Flexible Workspace in Colchester
ICKG offers a range of flexible workspace options designed to support businesses at every stage of growth.
Private office spaces Colchester
Rent our fully serviced offices for individuals and teams of six or more, with 24-hour access and flexible terms.
Meeting rooms in Colchester
Choose from three fully equipped meeting and event spaces for up to 10, 28, or 42 people, with combined layouts available for up to 60 guests.
Virtual office packages in Colchester
Build a professional business presence with a prestigious Colchester business address, with mail handling, call answering, and access to meeting rooms
Why Choose ICKG
What makes ICKG different from other workspace providers in Essex
At ICKG, you’re investing in more than just workspace. Every membership combines flexible office space with expert business support, valuable connections and a collaborative innovation community to help your business grow.
Expert business support: Receive complimentary business support from the on-site Innovation Director, helping businesses with areas such as growth strategy, investment readiness, partner introductions, and connections to University of Essex research, expertise, and graduate talent.
Flexible terms: Scale workspace or adapt to changing business requirements with flexible agreements and a short-term notice period without the commitment of a long-term lease.
National workspace network: As part of the Oxford Innovation Space network, members gain access to The Wire, connecting more than 900 businesses across the UK and Ireland through networking, expert resources and collaboration opportunities.
University connections: Access the expertise, research facilities, graduate talent and collaboration opportunities available through the University of Essex’s Knowledge Gateway ecosystem
Innovation community: Join a thriving network of entrepreneurs and innovative businesses, with regular networking events, collaboration opportunities and peer support.
Benefits designed to help your business grow
Our members enjoy extra benefits by being part of the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway community:
- Loyalty rewards card
- 10% Crèche discount
- Discounted membership at the gym located on campus
What our customers say
“The flexible working spaces have suited our needs perfectly, providing a professional yet comfortable setting to grow our business. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a collaborative and supportive workspace.”
James Lucas
LJ Recruitment
“We have been in the Innovation Centre for two years and our business has blossomed. The team here are amazing, but it feels like everyone has been selected to get on with each other and collaborate.”
Rob Thacker
Sona Insurance
Interested in joining our tech community?
