Scale your business in our thriving community of innovation
Rent a virtual office with a prestigious Essex address
Rent virtual office space with a prestigious Essex company mailing address and access to business support, all with a super flexible, rolling monthly contract.
Our Virtual Office Space service gives you access to a prestigious Essex mailing address synonymous with innovation and entrepreneurialism, all while you continue to work from home.
If you don’t need a physical workspace but want to project a professional image, our packages start from just £90 per month.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- An Essex business address to elevate your professional image
- Mail forwarding services to ensure you never miss an important document
- Professional call handling to enhance your business presence
- Access to free on-site business support and events to help you grow
- Discounted meeting room hire for when you need a professional space
- Access to coworking spaces—ideal for occasional workdays or meeting clients
- The opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses as part of our vibrant innovation centre community
As a Virtual Office Space customer, you get more than just an address—you become part of a thriving network of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Rent a virtual office with a prestigious Essex address
The perfect base for your business
Reception, call and mailing handling services included
Regular events with leading local and national sector experts
Situated on the University of Essex’s Colchester campus
Flexible rental and notice periods, with no long-term commitment
Join a community of innovators and entrepreneurial businesses
Scale up and grow with free, strategic business support from our in-house Innovation Director
Free Business Support & Expertise
In renting desk space from ICKG, you also gain free access to comprehensive business support. This free service includes:
- One-to-one business support including investment advice, business coaching, business best practice and much more
- Connect with external experts and potential clients
- Access to support programmes
- Virtual and in-person business masterclasses
- Networking opportunities
- 360 Digital business diagnostic tool
- Amazon Web Services credits and business support
Duncan Bird, Innovation Director
Virtual Office Space FAQs
Can I meet my clients in-person at the Innovation Centre?
Yes, absolutely. As part of our virtual office packages, you get a discount on meeting room hire.
I need a desk for the day – can I come to the Centre?
You are welcome to use our drop-in coworking space by the day, as and when you need it.
If I want to take physical office space, what are my options?
We have multiple options for expanding into physical space. Our dedicated desks offer a permanent place to work in a shared coworking space; or alternatively, you can hire your own private office space.
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Where to find us:
Based in the heart of the University of Essex, we are within easy distance of Colchester town centre. Enjoy access to modern offices, the on-site café and business lounge, and take advantage of the campus sports centre and gym – all whilst surrounded by views of the local countryside.
Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
Boundary Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZQ
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10 minutes from Colchester High Street
26 miles from Chelmsford on the A12
46 minutes from London Liverpool Street
30 miles to London Stansted Airport
