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Incubation spaces

Do you need some office facilities to get you  started? EI operates two incubation spaces, which  are available to* :

  • Members of incubation programmes,  including BSEEN and SPEED
  • Other students who are starting their  own business, charity or social enterprise
  • Leaders of enterprise-related groups and  societies

All access is subject to availability and suitability  of the space to the individuals. The spaces are  alarmed and access is controlled by swipe card.

Old GymnasiumIncubation space Old Gymnasium

  • 9 PCs with Microsoft Office, internet access and SimVenture start-up simulation software.
  • Meeting room with free* coffee/tea
  • Free* use of duplex laser printer /  scanner / copier
  • Free* calls using Skype cordless phone
  • Interactive electronic whiteboard
  • Quiet room
  • WiFi
  • Water chiller
  • Library of enterprise-related books.

Business School

  • Board table to seat 6
  • Media PC with media editing software  and large LCD screen for presentations
  • 4 PCs with Microsoft Office, internet  access and SimVenture start-up simulation software.
  • Free* use of colour laser printer/copier/scanner
  • Free* coffee/tea making

Other equipment

Incubator users may also be able to borrow, or use  on the premises, a range of office equipment, including*:

  • Graphics and video editing PC with Adobe Creative Suite (R)
  • Digital projector
  • 12 megapixel digital stills camera
  • Camcorder and wireless microphone
  • Professional MP3 recorder
  • Large presentation stands
  • A3 double-sided colour printer
  • Document shredder
  • Paper trimmer
  • Comb binder
  • Giant stapler

Use should be arranged in advance, by emailing  ei@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

* Terms and conditions apply.