Workspace to hire in Oxfordshire
Make the space your own
Our workspace has been designed to be used as both traditional office space and workshop space. This flexibility gives the companies within our centre the ability to quickly commercialise their concepts and make innovation move faster. This, combined with access to specialist expertise and support from the Culham Science Centre creates a unique ecosystem that is perfect for growing companies in the AI, fusion, science and technology sectors.
Office Space
Ranging from offices available for 1-15+ people, fully serviced office space can be arranged on a flexible agreement.
- Flexible rental agreements, with a 1-month notice period
- Expand into additional space on-site as your business grows
- Transform into technical workshop space if required
- High-speed broadband
£600 P/M starting price
Workshops
Fully customisable workspace designed to be flexible to the needs of growing science and technology customers.
- For development, testing, light manufacturing, and assembly
- 150-687 sq ft of customisable space, with write-up desks
- 3-phase power, plus standard power and data connections
- Signposting to specialist expertise and support
£700 P/M starting price
Virtual Offices
Our Virtual Office package gives you a credible business presence with a professional mail address, personalised telephone answering, access to business support, and the opportunity to join centre events and networking to help your business thrive. Prices start from £120 a month.
£120 P/M starting price
Engineering Workshops
Our engineering workshops provide the space, tools, and support to bring your ideas to life.
- Customisable workspace
- Access to expert support
- Free on-site parking
- Access to an exclusive community platform, The Wire
What's included
Practical, hands-on business support from our on-site team, included with your space.
- Access to specialist equipment
- Signposting to industry experts
- Connections to recommended suppliers, partners and investors
- On-site security and 24-hour access
- Secure facility with a manned, gated entrance
- On-site nursery, reception services and cash point
- Regular campus events and meetups
- On-site sports facilities, nursery, reception services and cash point
- Restaurant and café on site
Additional services available on request
Use Culham Innovation Centre as your Companies House Registered Address for an extra £10 per month, ensuring official mail is securely handled while maintaining a credible business presence. Contact the team to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What types of workspace can I rent at Culham Innovation Centre?
A. Four types: private office space, workshop units, specialist dry lab space, and virtual office packages. All are flexible and can be combined, at Culham Science Centre near Oxford.
Q. What workspace sizes are available?
A. Offices suit teams of 1 to 15 people; workshop units range from 150 to 687 sq ft; and dry labs from 150 to 1,000 sq ft. Spaces can be combined or expanded as you grow.
Q. How much does workspace cost at Culham Innovation Centre?
A. Offices start from £600 per month, workshops from £700 per month, virtual offices from £120 per month, and a registered business address is £10 per month. Lab pricing is available on application.
Q. What is flexible or serviced workspace?
A. It’s space rented on a simple licence with utilities, reception and support included in one monthly fee. IT and connectivity are available at an additional cost. This way, you avoid the cost and commitment of a conventional commercial lease.
Q. Are the offices furnished?
A. No, offices are provided unfurnished, giving you a blank canvas to set up as you wish, with utilities and services included.
Q. What are the contract terms?
A. Flexible licence agreements, with three months’ notice at any time and renewal every 12 months, on a set monthly fee with no hidden costs.
Q. What's included with a workspace?
A. Access to specialist equipment, on-site business support and mentoring, 24-hour secure gated access, free parking, and amenities including a restaurant, café and on-site nursery.
Q. Who is the centre for?
A. Science, technology, engineering, AI and fusion companies, from startups to established businesses, that want to grow within a leading science community.
Q. Where is Culham Innovation Centre?
A. D5 Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3DB, around 15 minutes south of Oxford, on the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Culham Campus.
Q. How do I arrange a viewing?
A. Book a tour, call 01865 408300, or download the floorplan to explore the offices, labs and workshops before you visit.
Interested in finding out more?
Arrange a virtual or in person viewing or send us a message today