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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 onLooking for an exciting event space for up to 100 people?
Our new Bristol Innovations Zone features an 86″ interactive touchscreen display, video conferencing system, 3 breakout rooms and a networking/catering area.
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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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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
Farewell to Engine Shed: Honouring 13 Years of Innovation and Community
One vision, 30,000 sq ft of iconic Grade I listed building, a small, committed team, and a Boardroom used by Brunel. After more...
Featured Events
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01 Jul 2026
Meet the Funder: Cleantech (South West)
Time: 10 am - 1 pm Location: Engine Shed
Hosted in partnership with the British Business Bank, Engine Shed bring you another Meet the Funder event with a focus on Clean Tech. Get ready to ask your pressing questions to key investors and funders, and potentially secure a 1:1 chat!
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10 Jul 2026
Engine Shed Extravaganza
Time: 2 pm - 8 pm Location: Engine Shed
After more than a decade as Bristol's home for innovators, founders, researchers and community partners, Engine Shed is preparing to close its doors, but not before one last celebration...