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134 England | Full Member Knowledge Dock Knowledge Dock is a combined work, exhibition, and teaching space offering a dynamic environment for students, staff, and businesses located at the University of East London’s (UEL’s) Docklands Campus. As a UEL business and innovation centre Knowledge Dock is the place for makers, innovators, inventors, networks, and collaborators. Locati on University of East London University Way London E16 2RD Contact detai l s Ms Amy Laydon Knowledge Dock Administrator T: 0208 223 7789 E: [email protected] www.uel.ac.uk/knowledgedock @KnowledgeDockBC Our location Knowledge Dock is located at the University of East London’s (UEL’s) Docklands Campus. We have great connections to public transport, with Cyprus DLR station adjacent to our campus and on-site car parking facilities. We are also close to City Airport, providing you with a gateway to internationalise your business. Accommodation Knowledge Dock offers flexible office space, ranging from just a virtual office, a hot desk, through to a suite of offices, providing a professional and affordable base for start-ups, SMEs or fast-growing international ventures. Benefits include: • High-quality, professional and flexible office space • 24/7 secure access • Access to meeting & conference rooms • Office support • Reception services • Dedicated business address • Access to the University’s library, open 24/7 during term time • Discounted rates at the Print Centre and SportsDock, the University’s world-class sports facility UKSPA Directory 2017 • Access to networking events • Being part of a vibrant entrepreneurial community. Sof t L anding progr amme As a part of international innovation networks we developed a Soft Landing programme offering our entrepreneurs a chance to explore new markets. Through this programme, entrepreneurs can access offices abroad, receive support from a local team in your destination country, and obtain market intelligence, all of which will open up international collaborations. E vents venue Our privileged riverside location at London Docklands attracts companies, institutes and NGOs to our fully-serviced events venue, suitable for 2-80 people. Enterprise and Innovation at UEL Enterprise and Innovation Unit at UEL is responsible for Knowledge Dock management as well as enabling student enterprise by supporting students to develop their entrepreneurial ideas into  viable businesses.