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

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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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Get a free month of coworking

If you’re looking for your own fixed desk or space for your team in an affordable, collaborative environment, we’re currently offering new customers 2 months' rent for the price of 1 in our coworking space, with discount code: 2FOR1

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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

We work 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

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Welcome to Rosie Bennett as our new Innovation Lead for Bristol Innovations

We are delighted to announce that Rosie Bennett has joined the Bristol Innovations team as Innovation Lead. Rosie Bennett’s brief is...

Jack Stanbury, Kimberley Brook, Rupert Owen, Tony Dyer, Mike Paton, Ben Shorrock, and Tamsin Denbigh in the Engine Shed Members' Lounge
Engine Shed welcomes Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council

Last week we welcomed Councillor Tony Dyer, the new leader of Bristol City Council, to meet with colleagues from Bristol’s innovation...

Welcome to Hazel Bunting

We’ve recently welcomed Hazel Bunting to the team as our interim Centre Manager. With 20 years’ experience at the University of...

Featured Events

  • 22 Oct 2024

    SETsquared Bristol: Lunch Connect

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

    This SETsquared Bristol lunch event offers a great opportunity to unwind, connect, and engage with fellow innovators while staying updated on the latest developments within the community.

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  • 06 Nov 2024

    SETsquared Bristol Workshop: Building your First Board

    Time: 10 am - 1 pm Location: Engine Shed

    This workshop, led by Nick Sturge (freelance non-exec Chair, IoD Fellow and Chartered Director) will help you understand the role of the board, how you can enhance your business with an effective board and how to use it.

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  • 14 Nov 2024

    Collective Intelligence: Responsible AI Workshop

    Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Engine Shed

    This in-person workshop will provide insights and tools to future-proof your business and learn how to navigate the world of AI responsibly.

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