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Co-working Spaces

Be inspired, share ideas, get support. Be part of a start-up community in one of our co-working spaces.

Our co-working spaces

Our co-working spaces are modern, fully appointed environments suitable for all your early stage business needs. Furnished in a contemporary style with high quality facilities they are open plan, comfortable and professional feeling.

Whether you are an Oxford Brookes student, member of staff or recent graduate, basing yourself in one of these dedicated spaces will help you focus on your growing business needs without distraction.

These spaces seek to be a source of inspiration, where ideas flourish. Residents can network, gain peer support and access a framework of generous professional support and onsite expertise. They are spaces where personal confidence, creativity and imagination blossom and ambition develops.

At Oxford Brookes University, we believe in inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs – from students and staff to current alumni. We realise the employment landscape is ever changing and that our people need to adapt to enjoy successful, fulfilling futures.

BEHive

BEHive is the co-working space at Headington campus. It is modern, light and airy. It offers a supportive environment for students, staff and recent graduates to work on their business.

It includes a library of business-building tools, an active community of founders and plenty of opportunities to network. Whether you're at the earliest of stages or really taking off, you will be in good company here.

Location: CLC 101 on Headington Campus

Opening hours: ACCESS CURRENTLY BY PREARRANGEMENT.

What you get at BEHive

dedicated meeting spaces
high speed WiFi network access
canteen and catering facilities
discounted parking
a reception during office hours
being part of a like-minded community
access to a programme of practical talks and workshops
support in accessing high-growth funding opportunities
the use of a library of business building books.

Our Space Policy

Space in our co-working environments is carefully curated to make it work for everyone. We want our tenants to be a good fit for the company they are developing and the company they will be keeping.

To achieve this we ask you to apply for a residency, so we make the best match between your needs and our offer.

The process is as follows:

Apply to use the space using the google form.
Attend a chat with one of the Enterprise Support Team who will ask a few questions of you to make sure that we can provide you with the best support for your business.
We decide which campus is best for you, based on the agenda of your business, location, and the support required from the team and our mentors (either BEHive (Headington) or ICEQube (Wheatley).
You sign a agreement which will outline what we can provide for you, how long you are able to use the space and what we expect from you while you are using the space and what we would like from you after you leave.

ICE Qube

ICE Qube is a pre-incubation space for start-ups at Wheatley Campus. It is for students, staff and recent graduates who are starting to develop a business idea. Explore what ICE Qube has to offer and gain the specialist support and influential space you need to flip the switch and kick-start your future.

Location: Wheatley Campus

Opening hours: CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW - BY PREARRANGEMENT

What you get at Ice Qube

Ice Qube offers:

1-2-1 mentors to guide you through your entrepreneurial roadmap
Technology mentoring and support
Access to a fully furnished workspace
Dedicated meeting and training rooms
High Speed WiFi network access
Access to catering services
Discounted parking
Reception area during office hours and related services
Networking opportunities and collaborations across the University.

Our Space Policy

Space in our co-working environments is carefully curated to make it work for everyone. We want our tenants to be a good fit for the company they are developing and the company they will be keeping. To achieve this we ask you to apply for a residency.

The process is as follows:

Apply to use the space using the google form. This will be your BHQ (Brookes Headquarters).
Attend a chat with our BHQ manager in BeHive (Headington) to make sure that we can provide you with the best support for your business.
We decide which campus is best for you based on the agenda of your business, location, and the support required from the team and our mentors (either BeHive (Headington) or ICEQube (Wheatley).
You sign a agreement which will outline what we can provide for you, how long you are able to use the space and what we expect from you while you are using the space.
You will be able to use the space for a maximum of 5 years as Brookes staff/ alumni.
Should you need the space longer than this time - please speak to your BHQ manager to discuss how we can help you move forward.
After your departure, you will be asked to hold 1 mentoring session and a small presentation on the development of your business over the course of one year. This is depending on the award that you received from our funding programmes.

FAQs

How long can I use a co-working space?

Normally you can use one of our spaces for a maximum of five years. We've found that successful businesses generally want to have greater privacy, more space, or greater flexibility by then.

Can I stay longer if I need/ want to?

Space is limited in our co-working environments so priority has to be given to the most appropriate fit of companies. There are a variety of criteria we use to explore selection so please speak to a member of the Brookes Enterprise Support team to discuss your needs before making any decisions. We will always do what we can to support you and your business.

What sort of things will I need to do when I leave my residency at a Brookes co-working space?

We ask our departing-residents to give a short presentation on the development of their business over the course of one year. It should reflect the sort of award (if any) they received from us and help us to tell the story to the next generation of entrepreneurs in the space.

Can I come back and visit?

Yes, please! We always welcome our old residents and founders.

“BeHive is an amazing new workspace in Clerici where you can meet and work alongside individuals who support your vision and help you through your entrepreneurial journey.”

Ghita El Haitmy

“ICE Qube is a great, friendly and supportive environment that helped me survive throughout my entrepreneurial journey. I have received valuable mentoring and amazing support for staff at ICE Qube.”

Nanda Nehra

Co-working Spaces

Our co-working spaces

BEHive

What you get at BEHive

Our Space Policy

ICE Qube

What you get at Ice Qube

Our Space Policy

FAQs

How long can I use a co-working space?

Can I stay longer if I need/ want to?

What sort of things will I need to do when I leave my residency at a Brookes co-working space?

Can I come back and visit?

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