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First impression are vital , the cheerful and business-like reception staff , and the formal boardroom at The Portsmouth Technopole have helped create a good image . Colin Thorpe – MD , AMT Data
Professional and welcoming reception area Fully equipped meeting and conference facilities
Shared Office – The Studio The Studio at Portsmouth Technopole is designed for start-up businesses , offering a soft financial landing , benefitting from having a prestigious office address , access to the centre facilities , help from the centre staff and free business support . It is the ideal environment for the transition from a home office or simply a low cost one person workstation .
There are individual workstations in a spacious open plan office , all equipped with a desk , lockable storage , handset and fast internet connection . If your business develops and you need additional space then we have a variety of offices you can expand to , saving you the time and expense of moving .
Hot Desks Hot desks are ideal for people who are always on the go , rarely in the same place two days running . They are available to hire by the hour , day or week ; providing access to a desk and fast internet connection . In addition to these practical facilities there is access to a wide range of other services , including business support and networking opportunities .
Virtual Office Portsmouth Technopole offers virtual office packages designed to provide you with a professional image for your business ; without incurring the cost of renting office space . Ideal for start-up companies , those on the road or working from home . There really isn ’ t a better way to get your business off the ground .
Meeting and Conference Facilities Portsmouth Technopole has a range of superb conference and meeting rooms available to hire by the hour or the day by internal or external companies , to accommodate between 2 and 40 delegates . Whether space is needed for a conference , product launch , board meeting or interview ; there is a room to meet the requirements .
The rooms are fully equipped with presentation equipment , free WiFi , ample parking , break-out space and catering facilities are available on request . The experienced , professional reception team support bookings from start to finish ; from arranging the catering to welcoming guests .
Business Support As part of the supportive environment within Portsmouth Technopole , networking amongst customers is encouraged . Regular business networking events , as well as a range of training and learning events on relevant business topics in conjunction with partners , are held at the centre .
Oxford Innovation Portsmouth Technopole is managed by Oxford Innovation , the UK ’ s leading business and innovation centre operator . Part of the SQW Group , which employs 180 staff , Oxford Innovation provide flexible office , laboratory , workshop and studio space to over 900 start-up and growing companies throughout a UK-wide network of business and innovation centres . For a full listing of Oxford Innovation ’ s centres , please visit the website at www . oxin-centres . co . uk .
Oxford Innovation also runs a range of business support programmes across the UK and three highly successful investment networks that link investors with entrepreneurs .
How to Find Us The building is very visible from the M275 , on the approach to Portsmouth . Portsmouth , Southsea and Fratton railway stations are only a short taxi ride away , and ample car parking space with designated visitor car parking bays available
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