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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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú. 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 , 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

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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New opportunities but also risks in University Medical and Dental Research

New opportunities but also risks in University Medical and Dental Research
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DESI team wins prestigious 2026 Berkeley Prize

DESI team wins prestigious 2026 Berkeley Prize
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How would a ‘drone wall’ help stop incursions into European airspace?

How would a ‘drone wall’ help stop incursions into European airspace?
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Kyiv’s European allies debate ways of keeping the cash flowing to Ukraine but the picture on the battlefield is grim

Veronika Hinman

Kyiv’s European allies debate ways of keeping the cash flowing to Ukraine but the picture on the battlefield is grim
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Plastic waste is a toxic legacy – and an important archaeological record

Fay Couceiro

Plastic waste is a toxic legacy – and an important archaeological record

Events

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Nov 20 2025

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Unlocking Innovation in Public Sector

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Free

KTP50 2025: Innovate & Elevate: Unlocking Innovation in Public Sector

Nov 20 2025

How advertising influences waste – and what we can do about it

5.00pm - 8.00pm

Free

How advertising influences waste – and what we can do about it

Nov 21 2025

November Friday film afternoon

4.00pm - 6.00pm

Free

November Friday film afternoon

Nov 26 2025

Drawing Workshop

2.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Drawing Workshop

Nov 26 2025

Life Solved Live: Seeing Hidden Pollution, Hearing Distant Stars

6.00pm - 8.45pm

Free

Life Solved Live: Seeing Hidden Pollution, Hearing Distant Stars

News

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Researchers find microplastics in 100 per cent of donkey faecal samples tested

19 November 2025

Researchers find microplastics in 100 per cent of donkey faecal samples tested
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Millions at risk as Myanmar wells surpass World Health Organization arsenic guidelines

19 November 2025

Millions at risk as Myanmar wells surpass World Health Organization arsenic guidelines
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú academic honoured with national Royal Society of Chemistry award for STEM

18 November 2025

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú academic honoured with national Royal Society of Chemistry award for STEM
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Life Solved Live: Forecasting Floods and Engineering Net Zero

17 November 2025

Life Solved Live: Forecasting Floods and Engineering Net Zero
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Why ‘incel’ social media accounts are encouraging young people towards extreme ‘looksmaxxing’ procedures

17 November 2025

Why ‘incel’ social media accounts are encouraging young people towards extreme ‘looksmaxxing’ procedures