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INNOVATION. COLLABORATION. CONNECTION
Engine Shed is Bristol's innovation hub next to Temple Meads station. We provide space, membership, training and events that fuel a thriving innovation ecosystem in the West of England.
Membership
Our network. For you.
Become a member and get access to business support, workspaces and a community of innovators.
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Training
Invest in you
Short innovation courses and workshops to upskill founders from ideation to high growth stage.
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Events
Find out what's coming up
From talks and panels to product demos and meet-ups, shape the future at Engine Shed.
See whats onJoin our coworking community
If you’re looking for your own fixed desk or space for your team in an affordable, collaborative environment, we have desks available in our coworking space with 24/7 access to suit your working pattern and free use of our showers and bicycle storage.
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About Engine Shed
Part of Bristol Innovations, we exist to drive innovation in Bristol and the West of England.
We do this by welcoming startups, industry, academics, government and community organisations to use our innovation hub, and we provide support with membership, training, events and access to our innovation network.
Find out more Meet the teamOur Innovation Partners
As part of Bristol Innovations, Engine Shed works with our partners to drive innovation in the West of England region and wider.
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Impact case studies
Bristol Technology Festival
Engine Shed is proud to be one of the founding partners and ongoing community partner of Bristol Technology Festival. Established in 2019, Bristol Tech Festival is the UK’s largest and most connected regional tech festival, designed to support those working in the industry and celebrate the depth of the tech sector.
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Impact case studies
Investment Activator Programme
Since Engine Shed opened in 2013, we’ve had a focus on the investment agenda – particularly access to investment for growing businesses in the South West of England. Launched in 2021, the Investment Activator Programme (IAP) is designed to support companies and investors to increase the flow of equity investment in the South West.
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Featured News
Let’s Chat: Alex Richards, Western Training Provider Network
Our Let’s Chat series shines the spotlight on our all-important stakeholders who form a vital part of Engine Shed. We sat down with Alex...
Investment Activator Programme – 5 years on
Engine Shed, as part of Bristol Innovations, is proud to have renewed its support of the Investment Activator Programme (IAP). IAP is...
Let’s Chat: Dagmar Steffens, West of England Combined Authority
Our Let’s Chat series shines the spotlight on our all-important stakeholders who form a vital part of Engine Shed. We sat down with...
Featured Events
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25 Feb 2025
SETsquared Workshop: Enhance your competence as a line manager
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm Location: Engine Shed
This workshop, led by Amy Armstrong of The Executive Alchemist, will reflect on the line manager’s role and give you concrete ideas for building your confidence and competence in this area.
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26 Feb 2025
Smart Cookies – People & Culture: Strategies for leading thriving teams
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Location: Engine Shed
Join Unfold for an evening dedicated to one of the biggest challenges facing founders and business leaders today: attracting, nurturing, and retaining exceptional talent in the startup space.
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05 Mar 2025
BBC International Women’s Day Celebration – Bristol
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Engine Shed
Join the BBC for an evening filled with influential speakers, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities. The event will include a keynote speech from Dr Zara Nanu MBE and a panel talk with experts from BBC, Lloyds Banking Group, and Socially Responsible Recruitment (SR2), as well as lightning talks, lean-in circles & networking.