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.

Spaces

Need a space?

We’re home to 5 meeting rooms, 4 event spaces, 3 coworking spaces and 18 offices.

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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.

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Join 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.

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Our 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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    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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    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...

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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...

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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

  • 10 Apr 2025

    Future-proofing your agency: Strategies for the next five years

    Time: 12:30 pm - 2 pm Location: Engine Shed

    The agency landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by AI, shifting client expectations, and new business models. In this Bristol Creative Industries event, Spencer Gallagher will explore the key strategic considerations agency leaders need to future-proof their businesses.

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  • 16 Apr 2025

    WTPN: Free Business Apprenticeship Guidance Sessions

    Time: 9 am - 12 pm Location: Engine Shed

    Engine Shed residents the WTPN are offering drop in sessions for the local business community on apprenticeships and how they might work for you.

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  • 30 Apr 2025

    Closing the gap: Aligning sales and marketing for better results

    Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Location: Engine Shed

    Join Unfold for their next Smart Cookies panel event, which will tackle one of the biggest missed opportunities for businesses - effectively aligning your sales and marketing strategies for maximum growth.

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