Join a thriving community of innovators, entrepreneurs and like-minded businesses
Flexible offices and shared workspace in Essex
Rent private office space for 1-30 people, dedicated desks, COVID-secure coworking space, or virtual offices, all with super flexible rolling monthly contracts.
Flexible workspace set within an exciting research and technology community
With as little as one month’s notice, our centre gives you freedom to get the right balance for your business, making it hassle free with limited risk. And the best bit? You’ll be in amongst our community of like-minded individuals, with a full calendar of events, workshops and COVID-secure networking opportunities to get involved in. Whatever your situation, we can help with a supportive space to start and grow your business.
The support available to us as a result of being a part of the Innovation Centre is fantastic. Their contacts and connections have proved invaluable, and being a part of an ecosystem of forward-thinking, innovative companies and individuals is a great benefit to any business.”
Chris Frogner, Arma Karma
Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs
The perfect base for your business
Private office space for 1-30 people
24-hour access, with on-site security
Situated on the University of Essex’s Colchester campus
Flexible rental and notice periods, with no long-term commitment
Free ultra fast broadband
Scale up and grow with free, strategic business support from our in-house Innovation Director
Private Office Space
Everything you’d expect from a fully-serviced office, available in a range of sizes to suit your business as it flexes and grows. A place where you want your company to be and place where you want your clients to see.
- A dedicated customer experience/reception service
- Access to free on-site business support
- Mail and call-handling services
- Free high speed Wi-FI
- Access to kitchen with free tea and coffee making facilities
- Access to coworking spaces
- Free access to events held at the centre
- Discount on meeting room rates
- On-site car parking*
*Subject to license and availability
Dedicated Desks
If it’s just you, but you want a permanent working space outside your home in the company of similar-thinking individuals.
From £200 per month you will get:
- Your own personal station in a shared space
- Secure pedestal for securing your business valuables
- Free Wi-Fi, use of copier, printer and scanner
- Inclusive on-site business support
- Access to kitchen with free tea and coffee making facilities
- Discount on meeting room rates
- Free access to all events held in the centre
Coworking Space
If you don’t need a permanent desk but want the option of using our COVID-secure facilities.
From £125 per month you will get:
- Choice of tables and chairs in our shared co-working space
- Free Wi-Fi, use of copier, printer and scanner
- Free access to all business support and social events held in the centre
- A place to meet clients and network with local business experts
Virtual Offices
If you want the professional image but don’t need a physical space to work.
From £55 per month you will get:
- Prestigious company address
- Mail forwarding
- Call handling
- Access to free on-site business support
- Discounted meeting room hire
Free Business Support & Expertise
It’s a challenge running any business, especially during times of uncertainty or when you’re just starting out. That’s why we offer a completely free package of business support to each and every customer, to help you with everything you need to succeed.
- One-to-one business support
- Connect with external experts and potential clients
- Access to support programmes
- Virtual and in-person business masterclasses
- Networking opportunities
Neil Griffin, Innovation Director
Brand New, Purpose-Built Facilities
- Reception, mail and call handling services
- On-site parking and bike storage
- Meeting and conference rooms
- On-site café and business lounge
- Flexible coworking spaces
- Free expert business support
- Kitchen and drink making facilities
- On-campus sports centre & gym
- Day nursery close by
- Campus Post Office, Restaurants & Bars
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For more information about pricing, availability, or to arrange a virtual or socially distanced tour, please get in touch.
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