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

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...

Isabelle Chatel de Brancion
Let’s Chat: Isabelle Chatel de Brancion, Geovation

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...

Featured Events

  • 26 Sep 2024

    Developing The Next Generation (Western Training Provider Network)

    Time: 9 am - 11:30 am Location: Engine Shed

    Engine Shed resident Western Training Provider Network is joining with Tribe Associates to provide an insightful information and guidance session designed to equip you with tangible strategies to support the skill development of your younger employees.

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  • 09 Oct 2024

    Product Market Fit: Real Lessons from Real Mistakes (No Unicorns Required)

    Time: 9 am - 11 am Location: Engine Shed

    Join Lucy from Oh Blimey, Bristol Tech Week community partner, to learn product market fit lessons from working in software/tech startups.

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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.

    Engine Shed Event
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