Start-Up Workspace Provider Profile – ideaSpace University of Cambridge

ideaSpace University of Cambridge Start-Up Workspace

Read our guide to find out what type of flexible workspace is offered by ideaSpace University of Cambridge

What types of flexible workspace products does ideaSpace University of Cambridge provide?

Providing office space in Cambridge on flexible terms within a vibrant start-up community that offers unrivalled resources and networking opportunities.

Open to all, the startup workspace includes desk rentals and high-speed Wi-Fi, and members enjoy access to printing and scanning facilities and a fully stocked kitchen.

Like other coworking spaces in Cambridge, there are Full-Time and Part-Time Membership options to suit different requirements.

The contracts are flexible, with a minimum commitment of 1 month, and the notice periods are as short as 10 days.

Members enjoy 24/7 access, with bookable meeting spaces and boardrooms at the properties.

idaeSpace’s 3 Shared Office Space Locations in Cambridge

ideaSpace City – 3 Laundress Lane, Cambridge CB2 1SD

ideaSpace West – The Entrepreneurship Centre at the Hauser Forum, 3 Charles Babbage, Cambridge CB3 0GT

ideaSpace South – Clifford Allbutt Building, Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0AH

Who are ideaSpace University of Cambridge?

Established in 2009, ideaSpace is a start-up coworking community based out of 3 shared office properties in Cambridge.

Open to all, the start-up workspaces are home to solo founders and early-stage companies operating across a very broad range of sectors.

ideaSpace provides office space in Cambridge as well as a wide range of unique resources for anyone looking to start a high-impact company.

Founders and their employees benefit from a stimulating working environment, the ability to co-work and network with like-minded start-up founders, and gain access to some of the UK’s best talent and most successful entrepreneurs and investors.

Facts about ideaSpace University of Cambridge 

• The University of Cambridge ideaSpace was established in 2009.
• The commercial property portfolio comprises 3 shared office buildings across the city, conveniently located 15 minutes from all University of Cambridge departments and interlinked by the U Bus route.
• Open to all, the University of Cambridge start-up coworking community is also home to over 300 alumni members.
• Approximately 200 ventures are represented by the community, spanning a diverse range of specialisms from data analytics to MedTech to podcast distribution.

Why choose ideaSpace University of Cambridge start-up workspace?

Although ideaSpace is run by the University of Cambridge, it is open to all founders and entrepreneurs looking to start an influential company across most sectors.

In addition to flexible office space and workspace solutions, members enjoy access to a wide range of business support resources. There is a full events calendar that includes seminars, talks and workshops covering everything from accounting to essential software to IP.

Some of these can be experienced through the ideaSpace podcast, although the majority is through in-person ‘Business Basics’ events, as well as others.

ideaSpace loves to use its social platforms to raise awareness of its members’ businesses, promote their new products and services, and celebrate accolades such as the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

Members also enjoy access to a members’ portal that hosts an online discussion forum and a member messaging platform, opening up many unique, serendipitous opportunities for start-up founders.

Members of the University of Cambridge’s ideaSpace are, of course, in great company, and members include Ko-fi, Lucida Medical, and MIxcloud, as well as hundreds of others.