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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
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
Let’s Chat: Ian Bates, Founder and Creative Partner of Firehaus
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 Ian...
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...
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...
Featured Events
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21 Nov 2024
SETsquared Bristol Workshop: Negotiation Skills
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Engine Shed
The masterclass is aimed at early stage tech founders and is designed to support a negotiation style that builds long term relationships with clients, investors, co-founders and team members.
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04 Dec 2024
Smart Cookies: How to find and keep a top team
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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06 Dec 2024
REWIRE-IKC Showcase
Time: 9 am - 2 pm Location: Engine Shed
This showcase will bring together industry and academia to highlight the exciting potential of Power Semiconductors, with posters, interactive exhibits, a series of keynote talks and information on how to get involved.