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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People attending a presentation in The Junction

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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Planning an event at Bristol Tech Festival?

Engine Shed is a preferred host venue for this year’s Bristol Tech Festival (7-11 October), so make sure you check out our spaces and drop our team a message so we can help you find the best fit for your event. Those attending Festival events at Engine Shed will also be able to work in our Members’ Lounge for free for the rest of the day – just sign in at Reception to use the space!

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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.

  • 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

Bristol Tech Festival 2024 – Ones to Watch

With over 40 amazing events to navigate at this year’s Bristol Technology Festival, we’ve compiled a list of our Ones to Watch to...

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...

Share to Support celebrates 397 apprenticeships

Blog by Emily Corrigan, Communications Manager for Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus On 15 May, Engine Shed was host to an event celebrating...

Featured Events

  • 07 Oct 2024

    SETsquared Bristol: Impact Masterclass

    Time: 2 pm - 3:30 pm Location: Engine Shed

    Part of Bristol Tech Festival. In this Impact Masterclass you will learn how to tell the world about the impact you want to make - in just 50 words!

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  • 08 Oct 2024

    AI in Action: Moving beyond Buzzwords

    Time: 2 pm - 3 pm Location: Engine Shed

    Part of Bristol Tech Festival. Join Cognition for a dynamic workshop that will help put AI into action for your organisation.

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  • 09 Oct 2024

    SETsquared Bristol – Healthtech Solutions: Scaling innovation to impact

    Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: Engine Shed

    Part of Bristol Tech Festival. Join the region’s health tech cluster to discuss challenge of developing and scaling healthtech products.

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