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Coworking, office space and business support

Join our community and build your business

Businesses seeking growth and cutting-edge solutions can find a powerful partner in the University of Portsmouth. Through Innovation Connect, we offer a dynamic ecosystem designed to foster collaboration and success.

Explore a Range of Opportunities:

  • Modern Workspace: Find the perfect fit for your business, from coworking spaces to private offices.
  • Advanced Facilities: Access state-of-the-art equipment, including XR facilities, to take your projects to the next level.
  • Talent Pipeline: Connect with our talented student body for internships, placements, and recruitment needs.
  • Business Support: Benefit from our network of industry experts and tailored business services.
  • Innovation Community: Join a vibrant network of businesses and collaborate on groundbreaking initiatives.

Flexible Workspace Options:

  • Students: Hot desk for free and focus on your studies in a collaborative environment.
  • Staff & Alumni: Enjoy discounted hot desking rates and stay connected to the University.
  • Businesses: Find the ideal workspace solution to suit your needs, with hourly, daily, or monthly options.

Become an Innovation Connect Member:

Unlock exclusive benefits, discounts, and events designed to accelerate your business growth.

Learn More

Visit our dedicated website, Innovation Connect, to explore the full range of our offerings and discover how we can help you achieve your business goals.

CONTACT US

Have a query or want to book a tour?

Complete our enquiry form, call us on +44 (0) 23 9265 8200 or email us at innovationconnect@port.ac.uk.

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

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Discover our coworking and office space locations in Portsmouth

See a map of our office space, coworking space, and event space locations below.

News, blogs, and events

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Blogs

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Professional and Distance Learning Online Community

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Events

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Jun 19 2026

Using activity theory to enhance rigor in qualitative literature synthesis

10.00am - 11.00am

Free

Using activity theory to enhance rigor in qualitative literature synthesis

Jun 22 2026

Workshop on Investigating Research Misconduct in UK Universities

9.30am - 5.00pm

Free

Workshop on Investigating Research Misconduct in UK Universities

Jun 24 2026

What is Originality in the Humanities and the Social Sciences?

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Free

What is Originality in the Humanities and the Social Sciences?

Jun 24 2026

Challenging gender norms in war

2.00pm - 4.30pm

Free

Challenging gender norms in war

Jun 24 2026

What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics

4.45pm - 6.30pm

Free

What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics

News

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Could your barber help prevent skin cancer?

18 June 2026

Could your barber help prevent skin cancer?
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Plastics journal achieves Q1 status as global demand for plastics research and solutions grows

18 June 2026

Plastics journal achieves Q1 status as global demand for plastics research and solutions grows
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Decades of memory science to help preserve crucial victim and witness evidence through new digital partnership

17 June 2026

Decades of memory science to help preserve crucial victim and witness evidence through new digital partnership
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Scientists discover new rock type on Mars

17 June 2026

Scientists discover new rock type on Mars
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Paw-fect candidates wanted

15 June 2026

Paw-fect candidates wanted