Research and innovation
A place where ideas, talent and investment can grow and thrive in the region.
Translating ideas into reality
The Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus (TQEC) is where interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration turns ideas into real-world solutions. By bringing together academic disciplines, industry and civic partners under one roof, we can find new ways of thinking to tackle shared societal challenges.
Research groups at the forefront of priority sectors, including business, AI, engineering biology, quantum technologies, advanced telecommunications, semiconductors, cybersecurity, biomedical sciences and advanced materials connect research, innovation and leadership to shape new approaches and translate bold ideas into meaningful benefits for society.
Bristol Innovations Zone
The Bristol Innovations Zone combines world-class research, specialist facilities and innovation expertise with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to global enterprises.
It's more than a physical space. It’s a connected ecosystem designed to accelerate discovery, de-risk R&D, and drive inclusive economic growth through collaboration.
The Bristol Innovations Zone is supported by £35 million investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority to deliver transformative innovation in critical technologies.
The Sheds
The Sheds is a state-of-the-art facility where pioneering digital and creative technologies come to life. This collaborative space empowers individuals and communities to shape and co-create our digital future by placing people at the heart of innovation.
The Sheds is where bold ideas can be explored, tested and realised with industry partnerships and cutting-edge skills programmes. It draws in global partners, exceptional talent and investment by enabling experimental research and development at lower risk and cost.
Key initiatives based in The Sheds include:
- Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI)Bringing together academic and industry partners to develop and test digital technologies for more inclusive, sustainable and productive futures.
- MyWorldA global centre for creative technology innovation, working with partners across academia and industry to develop new ideas, products and processes.
Driving innovation in the region
TQEC serves as a new urban deep tech innovation and commercialisation hub. It delivers cutting-edge research, deep-tech spinouts, challenge-led innovation, and co-location space for hundreds of industry partners.
OMX is one example of an incubator to open in the Temple Quarter area, adding vital infrastructure for deep-tech spinouts to emerge and flourish in the region. It is the third delivered in partnership with Science Creates.
The placement of TQEC provides improved connectivity to the region's powerhouse for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defence and composites. Known as the West Innovation Arc, it spans Bristol & Bath Science Park, UWE Campus, Filton Enterprise Area, Brabazon and anchored by the National Composites Centre.