The Sheds
Digital and creative technology labs
Empowering businesses, researchers and learners through technology, training and innovation to create opportunity and build a better future.
Harness the power of digital and creative technology
The Sheds is a digital and creative technology facility at the heart of the University of Bristol's Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, just five minutes' walk from Bristol Temple Meads station.
We empower businesses, researchers and learners in one interdisciplinary innovation ecosystem, combining advanced technology, specialist expertise and collaborative opportunities. At The Sheds you can explore new ideas, develop products and accelerate innovation. We reduce the risk and cost of innovation to help good ideas move further, faster.
While rooted in digital and creative technology, our services apply wherever people need to visualise, interact with or communicate through audio-visual media. We support organisations across a wide range of sectors, from screen production and retail to energy and healthcare.
The Sheds is part of Bristol Innovations, the University’s front door for industry access to cutting-edge research, technology and talent.
Services and facilities
Access the technology, facilities and expertise needed to develop new products, explore new ideas and accelerate innovation.
Immersive technologies
- Digital twinning: complex data visualisation and interaction
- Extended reality suite: XR testing and development
Cinema and audio
- Cinema screenings: 35-seat cinema and 4K projection
- Dolby Atmos mixing: immersive audio production
- Audience insights
Innovation spaces
- Neutral Lab: workshops, hackathons and events
- Workshop rooms: training, meetings and collaboration
- Project coworking spaces
How we can help
The Sheds supports organisations across a wide range of sectors. These are just a few examples of how our facilities, expertise and partnerships help businesses innovate, reduce risk and bring ideas to life.
Film and TV production
Reduce production costs and create more with less using virtual production, motion capture and AI-assisted workflows.
Brand and retail
Create and test immersive brand experiences before launch, reducing risk and improving customer engagement.
Healthcare and life sciences
Test and validate healthcare innovations using digital twins, simulation and immersive technologies.
Environment and carbon reduction
Turn complex data into engaging visual experiences that support better decisions, investment and action.
Hear from our clients
"The facilities are hugely impressive, but what really made the experience was the team. Everyone was welcoming, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in helping us get the most from the space."
"The Sheds is far more than a workspace. It’s the epicentre of digital and creative technology innovation in the region and being based here is a powerful statement of intent for our next stage of growth."
"Virtual Production offered not just the ability to capture one of the Moon's invisible influences, but also creative freedom and, I feel, greater realism. The goal was never for the technology to be noticed."
Training
Develop practical skills in production, broadcast and audio technologies through industry-focused training designed for individuals and organisations.
Immersive production
Explore virtual production, motion capture, Unreal Engine and specialist camera technologies for screen, interactive and immersive content.
Broadcast engineering
Discover the systems, workflows and networks that power modern broadcast, streaming and live production environments.
Audio
Develop expertise in immersive audio, sound capture, post-production and Dolby Atmos workflows.
Residencies
Join a community of researchers, innovators and creative technology businesses at The Sheds. Residencies offer dedicated coworking space, access to specialist facilities and services, and opportunities to collaborate with experts, partners and fellow residents.
As a resident, you'll benefit from:
- dedicated coworking space in our open-plan mezzanine
- discounted rates for our specialist facilities and services
- membership of our innovation community, events and networks.
Research expertise and consultancy
Through our resident research programmes, The Sheds connects organisations with leading researchers, industry partners and collaborative R&D opportunities.
From creative technology and immersive experiences to digital innovation and games-based research, we help organisations access the expertise, facilities and partnerships needed to turn ideas into evidence-based innovation.
Contact us
Interested in working with The Sheds? Get in touch to discuss facilities, training, research collaboration and partnership opportunities.