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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 PhD studentship to focus on the port city of Mombasa, Kenya, as part of the Sail to Steam, Carbon to Green project

Guy Collender

New PhD studentship to focus on the port city of Mombasa, Kenya, as part of the Sail to Steam, Carbon to Green project
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Some dogs can pick up hundreds of words – do they learn like children?

Juliane Kaminski

Some dogs can pick up hundreds of words – do they learn like children?
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19th-century plan for a slaving empire based in US deep south and Caribbean resonates with Trump’s foreign policy today

Dafydd Townley

19th-century plan for a slaving empire based in US deep south and Caribbean resonates with Trump’s foreign policy today
Parliament

Why the home secretary can’t fire a police chief who has done wrong – it’s key to the integrity of British policing

John Fox

Why the home secretary can’t fire a police chief who has done wrong – it’s key to the integrity of British policing
Seasonal B Roll

My complete guide for January arrivals at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú: essential winter start tips — from settling in to spring integration

My complete guide for January arrivals at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú: essential winter start tips — from settling in to spring integration

Events

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Jan 22 2026

Relational & Restorative Practice: Reflect & Review

9.30am - 11.30am

Free

Relational & Restorative Practice: Reflect & Review

Jan 28 2026

We See You – Understanding Armed Forces, Veteran and Blue-Light Communities

10.00am - 12.00pm

Free

We See You – Understanding Armed Forces, Veteran and Blue-Light Communities

Jan 28 2026

Forensic Linguistics: Using Language Analysis to Catch Criminals - Webinar 

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Free

Forensic Linguistics: Using Language Analysis to Catch Criminals - Webinar 

Jan 28 2026

Stargazing 2026

6.00pm - 8.30pm

Free

Stargazing 2026

Jan 29 2026

Move, Eat, Think: Building a Healthier Brain

5.30pm - 7.30pm

Free

Move, Eat, Think: Building a Healthier Brain

News

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Backing those who serve: University launches new civic initiative

21 January 2026

Backing those who serve: University launches new civic initiative
Steve Fletcher

As global plastics treaty talks get stuck in a hiatus, UK leadership comes under the spotlight

21 January 2026

As global plastics treaty talks get stuck in a hiatus, UK leadership comes under the spotlight
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú launches the UK’s first Probation Practice Apprenticeship

20 January 2026

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú launches the UK’s first Probation Practice Apprenticeship

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú steps closer to opening first Dental School in the South-East

16 January 2026

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú steps closer to opening first Dental School in the South-East
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Global Professor leads major research on women’s survival and resilience in war zones

14 January 2026

Global Professor leads major research on women’s survival and resilience in war zones