Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway

Innovation Centre - Knowledge Gateway is the new home for business. Located in Colchester on the Knowledge Gateway, this impressive new space will provide a wide selection of flexible office space (on flexible terms), coworking/hotdesking, dedicated desk space, meeting rooms, conference facilities and business support. The Innovation Centre is the focal point of the University of Essex’s Enterprise zone. A catalyst for growth across the whole site the Innovation Centre will offer the space, resources and expertise to attract innovative businesses, develop young companies and foster innovative start-ups and scale ups. The partnership between the University and ICKG will support rapidly developing businesses to become sustainable commercial successes which can grow on the Knowledge Gateway. They will be able to take advantage of excellent campus facilities, leading research expertise and graduate talent. The success of the Innovation Centre will help the University drive economic growth in the East of England as a globally recognised centre of excellence for data analytics, creative industries and innovative business. University of Essex Registrar Bryn Morris said: “We’re really excited to have Oxford Innovation managing this space and creating a new community of start-ups at the Knowledge Gateway. They are the market leader and know exactly what it takes to build thriving start-up communities, drive growth and transform local economies.