Innovative. Dynamic. Collaborative.
An event venue, office, and coworking space with a difference. Engine Shed generates income to run projects that deliver growth, inclusion, and sustainability for the economy and the next generation.
The enabler of exciting, creative collisions and connections.
Led by the University of Bristol in collaboration with Bristol City Council and the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Engine Shed is a hub where businesses, entrepreneurs, academics, social innovators, and corporates collaborate. Engine Shed showcases the strengths and innovations of the region by providing space, creating encounters, and running projects that inspire, enable, and challenge us all.
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30,000
people visit Engine Shed for events and meetings every year
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1,200
events happen at Engine Shed incl. conferences and formal dinners every year
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64
partners work with us to deliver positive social and economic benefit
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19
growth, inclusion, and innovation projects are underway at the moment
Meeting rooms, Event spaces and Places to work
Choose from 8 spaces in one of Bristol’s most iconic buildings, steeped in heritage and innovation. We have spaces to meet for a day or a week, rooms to host seminars, board meetings, training sessions, networking events, offices or desks and offices to work from.
Discounts available for residents, Lounge Members, charities, and meetup groups.
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Members' Lounge
High quality work spaces
A vibrant, collaborative, and neutral working space, where a diverse mix of individuals and organisations connect
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Event Spaces at Engine Shed
Running an event?
From tiered seating in the Junction and Boardroom workshops, to networking in the Lounge and product launches on Platform 14
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Investment Activator
Increasing investment into the South West
Showcasing the great companies that have raised investment in the South West and attracting investors to the region
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Featured News
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New Partnerships Manager for Engine Shed
Engine Shed is delighted to welcome Emilie Harryman to the team as our Partnerships Manager. Emilie is no stranger to Engine Shed in her...
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A note from Director Marty Reid: The untapped potential of regional business and universities
The middle of summer is often when we get to catch our breath in the world of Engine Shed. During holiday season, the pull for events,...
Featured Events
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Discover SETsquared
Calling all tech entrepreneurs! Come to SETsquared Bristol's open event to find out how the tech incubator can help grow your business. Open to all early stage tech founders in the UK.
Who's at Engine Shed
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Incubator
SETsquared Bristol
SETsquared, the acclaimed tech incubator, supports startups who want to make an impact in the world.
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Network
TechSpark
TechSPARK is the information hub for all things tech in Bristol, Bath and the West of England region.
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Office space
Boxworks
Boxworks, operated by Forward Space Ltd, provides twenty architect-designed studios in customised shipping containers with access to all the facilities at Engine Shed.
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Research Alliance
GW4
From the creative arts to the physical sciences, the GW4 Alliance brings together world-leading scholarship, infrastructure and expertise from Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter.