Serviced Office Space in Harwell, Oxfordshire
Harwell Innovation Centre
Flexible rental options with 3 months’ notice period
Free on-site parking, 24 hours access with on-site security
Kitchen and shower facilities
Access to cross-campus events and open days to grow your network and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs
Free ultra-fast broadband and cat 5 cabling
Business support for SMEs and start-ups as well as access to peer group forums and major investor awareness.
Private Office Space
Everything you’d expect from a fully-serviced office space, available in a range of sizes to suit your business as it flexes and grows. A place where you want your company to be and place where you want your clients to see. Available from just £400 a month, you will benefit from:
- A dedicated customer experience/reception service
- Free on-site parking and access to campus facilities
- Business growth and professional support
- Access to kitchen and shower facilities
- Mail and call-handling services
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Meeting and conference rooms
- Wide range of private office sizes with opportunity to expand
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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 £100 a month.
“I don’t think we would be where we are today if we hadn’t been located within the Harwell Innovation Centre, as it has exposed us to a vibrant science and technology ecosystem. Everything has been on our doorstep, enabling us to easily access all the elements we needed to succeed. Without centres like this, innovators would be isolated in little silos. The centre plays a vital role in connecting the science community and fostering collaborations.”
James Jackson
Founder, Digostics
“We moved from being a virtual office initially to now occupying many rooms in the centre. Harwell IC has assisted us with each step, including the professional and friendly reception staff, the ability to book meeting rooms and lunches and the flexibility and situation on Harwell Campus.”
Dmitri Permogorov
Managing Director, RedWave Labs
Additional services available on request
Use Harwell 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
How much does office space at Harwell Innovation Centre cost?
Office space starts from £300 a month on a flexible licence. Larger private offices are priced individually depending on size, so get in touch with the team for a quote for your needs.
What is included in the price?
Every office includes access to a staffed reception and customer experience service, free ultra-fast broadband and cat 5 cabling, utilities, 24/7 secure access, free on-site parking, kitchen and shower facilities, mail and call handling, and business support. You also get access to cross-campus events and open days.
What office sizes are available?
Private offices currently range from around 107 sq ft for a small 2 to 3 person space up to 355 sq ft or more for a team of 4 to 6, based on current availability, with larger suites available by enquiry.
Are the offices furnished?
No, offices are provided unfurnished. They are, however, fully serviced, so broadband, utilities, reception and business support are all in place and ready for your team to move straight in.
What is serviced office space?
A serviced office is a fully managed, ready-to-use office rented on a simple monthly licence, with reception, broadband, utilities and business support included in one fee. It lets you move in and start work straight away, without the cost, setup and long commitment of a conventional lease.
What is the difference between a serviced office and a conventional lease?
A serviced office is let on a flexible licence with a single monthly fee covering reception, utilities, broadband and support, with 1 to 3 months’ notice depending on office size. A conventional lease is a longer, fixed commitment where you fit out and run the space yourself. Harwell’s offices are serviced, so everything is set up and ready for you.
What are the contract terms?
Offices are let on a flexible licence with 1 to 3 months’ notice, depending on office size. A 12-month agreement applies to the current offer on new office space over 400 square feet.
Is parking available?
Yes. There’s free on-site parking with 24-hour secure access.
Can I use Harwell Innovation Centre as my registered business address?
Yes. You can use the centre as your Companies House registered address for an extra £10 per month, on top of your office licence.
Is business support included?
Yes. Two dedicated Innovation Directors at the centre offer business support, coaching, networking and advice on funding, included as part of your licence charges. You’ll also get access to peer group forums and the wider Oxford Innovation support network.
Can I expand as my team grows?
Yes. Offices come in a range of sizes and customers regularly move into larger space on site as they scale. RedWave Labs, for example, started as a virtual office and now occupies several rooms in the centre.
Do you have meeting rooms for office customers?
Yes. The centre has three meeting rooms available for hire, plus a break-out space and hot-desking available at all times, with a discounted rate for office customers.
Where is Harwell Innovation Centre?
Building 173, Curie Avenue, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QG. It sits on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in south Oxfordshire, with close, easy access to the A34 and fast links to Didcot Parkway station and Oxford.
How do I arrange a viewing?
Book a tour online, call the team on 01235 838 500, or send an enquiry. Both in-person and virtual viewings are available.
Want to base your business here?
Speak to our team to arrange an in person viewing or virtual tour.