Bristol Innovations Zone
A gateway to the University of Bristol’s innovation ecosystem
What is Bristol Innovations Zone?
Bristol Innovations Zone is a new hub for entrepreneurship, commercialisation and research, at the heart of the University of Bristol's Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, situated just a two-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Beyond a state-of-the-art university building, Bristol Innovations Zone connects ambitious businesses with specialist innovation facilities and pioneering research to accelerate collaboration and unlock new ideas, technologies and opportunities.
We're built for collaboration, innovation and impact. By connecting industry with people, facilities and expertise, we give you direct access to one of the UK's most powerful innovation ecosystems. Scale breakthrough technologies, explore R&D partnerships and connect with world-leading expertise.
Why join Bristol Innovations Zone?
Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and industry partners to spark innovation and turn groundbreaking ideas into robust commercial outcomes whether you’re a start-up business or large enterprise.
- Access world-leading expertise: Connect directly with researchers, academics and specialist teams working across frontier technologies including Quantum AI, cyber security, advanced connectivity, semiconductors, advanced materials and health tech.
- Join a growing deep tech ecosystem: Co-locate alongside pioneering businesses, innovation partners and investors in a collaborative environment designed to encourage new partnerships, fresh ideas and cross-sector innovation.
- Accelerate your research and development: Access specialist facilities, innovation support and interdisciplinary expertise to move ideas from theory to real-world application faster.
- One of the UK’s top innovation economies: Located a two-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station, Bristol Innovations Zone sits within one of the UK’s most ambitious innovation districts with strong links across Bristol, the South West and beyond.
Find space for innovation in the Bristol Innovations Zone
Flexible spaces designed around the needs of ambitious businesses.
Collaborative workspaces
Flexible workspaces for start-ups, scale-ups, established businesses and project teams looking to work more closely with the university and the wider innovation community.
Dry labs and specialist facilities
Purpose-built environments for deep tech research, experimentation and collaboration, with access to university expertise and equipment.
Event and meeting spaces
Spaces designed for workshops, events, training, networking and knowledge exchange.
Membership tiers
Contact us to find the right tier for your project.
Network Member
- Exclusive networking events
- Invitations to exclusive and relevant University of Bristol events
Lounge Member
- Network Member +
- Lounge monthly pass for 1 person
- Hot desks available
- 20% off meeting rooms
Associate Member
- Network Member +
- Lounge passes for 3 named people
- Credits for facilities usage
- 20% discount on additional use
- 20% discount on the main academic building event space
Fixed desk
- 1 fixed desk in the collaborative space
- Lounge membership for 1 named person
- 100 credits included for meeting rooms
- 20% discount on additional use
Lab bench
- 1 lab bench in the shared lab space
- Lounge membership for 1 named person
- 100 credits included for meeting rooms
- 20% discount on additional use
Office/lab
- Lounge memberships to match capacity
- Credits for meeting room use
- 20% discount on the main academic building event space
Connect with a support and training network
Build your innovation skills, community connections and business with support from SETsquared Bristol.
Fast-growth business incubation
SETsquared Bristol, two-time Global Number 1 University Business Incubator, has helped 450 companies, in more than 20 sectors, raise over £742 million in investment and delivered support to start-ups and spinout companies.
Innovation support and training
Access support and training that is designed to enable collaboration, innovation, commercialisation and long-term partnerships.
Community
Access an active network of like-minded business innovators, investors and experts with tailored support and networking activities.
Engage with our innovation services
Connect with skilled students, graduates, researchers and academics to undertake collaborative R&D projects and build partnerships.
Research partnerships
Collaborate with world-leading academics and interdisciplinary research teams to solve complex challenges and develop new technologies.
Collaborative R&D
Joint projects and structured partnerships, ranging from bid development to programme delivery.
Thought leadership and consultancy
Consume and contribute to articles, events and strategy that put Bristol on the map globally for business-led innovation.
Events, community and knowledge exchange
Bristol Innovations Zone will host a year-round programme of events, workshops and networking opportunities designed to connect, engage and inspire researchers, businesses, investors and innovators.
Explore knowledge sharing opportunities, build partnerships and develop new ideas with sector insights, skills training, industry showcases and collaborative workshops.
The building offers a wide range of spaces designed for workshops, events, training, networking and knowledge exchange.
Connect the way you want to. Meet collaborators, discover emerging technologies or stay connected to the latest developments in deep tech.
Is Bristol Innovations Zone right for my business?
If you have an appetite to collaborate, Bristol Innovations Zone supports collaboration across a range of frontier technologies and high-growth sectors, including:
- Quantum technologies and AI
- Advanced connectivity
- Cyber security
- Semiconductors
- Advanced materials
- Health and life sciences
- High-value manufacturing
- Aerospace and automotive technologies
Building on the University of Bristol’s globally recognised research strengths and interdisciplinary approach, we’re creating opportunities to turn emerging ideas into real-world impact.
Join the community
Whether you're an SME, scale-up, global corporation or investment partner, Bristol Innovations Zone offers opportunities to collaborate, explore and grow.