Partnerships that matter
Working together for Bristol and the region.
1,000 new jobs
We've created nearly 1,000 skilled jobs through Future Space in the last 10 years.
200 education partners
We work with nearly 200 local schools and colleges to make higher education accessible to all.
Future Space: Start-up innovation powering the West of England
Tech start-up businesses that are addressing some of society’s biggest challenges are thriving at UWE Bristol’s innovation centre, Future Space.
A decade on, it’s impact in the West of England includes contributing £56 million to the local economy.
Ten years of impact at Future Space
Future Space
The home for trailblazing science and technology businesses.
University Enterprise Zone
A thriving community of entrepreneurs and start ups in the high-tech, robotics, digital and health-tech sectors.
Work with us
We work with businesses, community organisations and schools of all sizes in the region.
"Future Space has played a huge role in the journey of SAH Diagnostics. Although we’ve invested in our own purpose-built Community Diagnostic Hub, we’ve deliberately kept our headquarters at Future Space because of the people and the environment."
Feroz Agad CEO of SAH Diagnostics
Latest news
07 July 2026
UWE Bristol’s innovation centre Future Space contributes £56 million to the economy over the last 10 years
UWE Bristol innovation centre for high-tech businesses is celebrating a decade of impact after generating more than £136 million in investment and contributing £56 million in GVA to the economy.
22 June 2026
Opinion: UWE Bristol students making a difference in communities across Bristol
Georgia Bate, Civic and Community Engagement Coordinator dives into the effect student volunteering can have on communities across the city.
13 April 2026
New report reveals UWE Bristol contributes over half a billion pounds to the West of England economy
A newly released report by Oxford Economics shares UWE Bristol's economic impact in the West of England and nationally.
16 March 2026
West of England Mayor supports circular economy at UWE Bristol Repair Café
The Mayor of the West of England, Helen Godwin, attended UWE Bristol's free Repair Café event to meet staff, students and community volunteers.
25 November 2025
New community initiative launches to support parents in their child’s education pathway
A new community initiative supporting parents and carers to become champions for their children’s futures launched this month in Bristol.
22 August 2025
Future Space: How UWE Bristol’s enterprise zone is powering innovation and economic growth
Tracey John, Director of Research and External Engagement, reflects on the impact of Future Space and its role as a launchpad for cutting-edge companies shaping the future of how we live and work.