Membership
Join the community of experts pushing the boundaries of marine technology
Innovation Hub
Where ideas are made possible
Our Innovation Hub is a dynamic centre for businesses driving the future of the ocean economy.
It is here that we bring together a diverse community of companies working across ocean industries, fostering collaboration, growth, and innovation.
Our mission is to support and advance commercial opportunities in the blue economy by creating connections between industry and science.
The home of scientific progress
As a member of our Innovation Hub, your company will gain direct access to a network of experts, potential partners, and cutting-edge research.
You’ll have opportunities to collaborate on industry-led projects, align with funded research initiatives, and accelerate the development of new ocean-related solutions.
Whether you're looking to enhance your market presence, develop new technologies, or leverage our world-class facilities and expertise, the Innovation Hub provides the ideal environment to grow and thrive.
The Hub
The refurbished Hub re-opened in 2025 following a £200,000 investment. It’s specially designed to be adaptable and multi-functional.
The new hub features state-of-the-art meeting, conference and hot desking space, break out rooms and dining zones, traditional office spaces, and cutting-edge soundproof acoustic smart pods over 304 sq m floor space.
This state-of-the-art, fully-serviced facility includes communal space and meeting areas for informal idea sharing, networking and support.
Mark Hamson
Head of Innovation Hub & Events
If necessary, these spaces can be transformed to host formal meetings and Presentations.
We have smaller and more private spaces, offices and meeting rooms too, for those working on commercially sensitive projects. You can focus on your work in one of our three soundproof meeting pods, or chair a meeting in one of our fully-furnished meeting rooms, which come with video conferencing software and AV equipment.
The Hub also hosts a regular programme of networking and workshop events for you to enjoy, so come along. Say hi.