Plus X Brighton

Details

+44 1273 056128

Address

Plus X Innovation Hub, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GL

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Meet the team

Plus X Brighton Team

Plus X Brighton is a seven storey innovation hub for all types of business members from freelancers to corporates, located in the creative and purposeful city of Brighton. The innovation hub encompasses business growth innovation programmes, support for sustainable product makers, design workshops, podcast studios, media suites, meeting rooms and event space, and wellbeing benefits including yoga classes and a nutritional cafe. With growth at the very core of the Plus X business ecosystem, members often begin their Plus X journey with one of our desk memberships, before taking on a team and moving into one of our studio office spaces (available for 3-150 people).

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Plus X Brighton Air Space roof garden
Meeting room space to hire in Brighton - Board Room +
The Launch Space at Plus X Brighton - available to hire for corporate events big and small

What we offer

Our state-of-the-art building supports teams from 1-150 people. We offer sophisticated physical and digital maker facilities including a hardware workshop, podcast studio, and photography suite, with a range of business growth and innovation services. The seven-storey innovation hub includes unique support to pioneers in the sustainable economy.

Work Well

  • Locally sourced and nutritionally balanced cafe
  • Access to wellbeing guides and source library
  • Air quality monitoring and biophilia
  • Yoga classes and inspiring outdoor space
  • Complimentary aromatherapy and ProductiviTEA
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Connect

  • Event space for 150-200 people
  • Webcasting equipment for global reach
  • Videoconferencing and telephone booths
  • Wiredscore Platinum connectivity
  • Kitchenettes and breakout areas
  • Boardrooms and meeting rooms
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Make

  • CNC milling machine
  • Laser cutter
  • FDM & SLA 3D printers
  • Fablab
  • Electronics Lab
  • Spray booth
  • Media space
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Office space at Plus X Brighton

What we offer

Our state-of-the-art building supports teams from 1-150 people. We offer sophisticated physical and digital maker facilities including a hardware workshop, podcast studio, and photography suite, with a range of business growth and innovation services. The seven-storey innovation hub includes unique support to pioneers in the sustainable economy.

Work Well

  • Locally sourced and nutritionally balanced cafe
  • Access to wellbeing guides and source library
  • Air quality monitoring and biophilia
  • Yoga classes and inspiring outdoor space
  • Complimentary aromatherapy and ProductiviTEA

Connect

  • Event space for 150-200 people
  • Webcasting equipment for global reach
  • Videoconferencing and telephone booths
  • Wiredscore Platinum connectivity
  • Kitchenettes and breakout areas
  • Boardrooms and meeting rooms

Make

  • CNC milling machine
  • Laser cutter
  • FDM & SLA 3D printers
  • Fablab
  • Electronics Lab
  • Spray booth
  • Media space
Book a visit

Memberships

Plus X Brighton

01

Unlimited

£150 PCM

  • 24/7 unlimited access
  • Superfast Wi-Fi
  • Discounted meeting room rates
  • Access to all common break out areas
  • Access to shared printers
  • Complimentary refreshments
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02

Resident

From £300 PCM

  • A permanent desk you can call your own
  • 24/7 unlimited access
  • Lockable storage
  • Superfast Wi-Fi
  • Discounted meeting room rates
  • Access to all common break out areas
  • Access to shared printers
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Access to hardware workshops
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03

Studio Offices

From £700 per studio PCM

  • All the benefits of a Resident Membership
  • Your own front door!
  • Ample private space for you and your team

Find out more about studio office space in Brighton.

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04

Large Leased Offices

  • Space of up to 6767 sq ft
  • Suitable for teams of 70-150
  • Flexibility to design the space to suit your business
  • Access to all communal spaces in the building
  • Access to all membership perks

Find out more about large office space in Brighton.

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Room Hire

Plus X Brighton

Board Room +

10 People

Great for team collaboration, brainstorming and impressing customers, partners or investors. Our beautiful meeting rooms are an ideal setting for productive and creative business growth.

Board Room x

10 People

Great for team collaboration, brainstorming and impressing customers, partners or investors. Our beautiful boardrooms are an ideal setting for productive and creative business growth.

Storm Room

6 People

With wall to wall whiteboards and flexible furniture, Storm Room is great for intensive working sessions and effective brainstorms

Reach Out Room

6 People banquette seating

Our custom made video conference room with high speed internet helps you connect and collaborate

Media Rooms

Our soundproof podcast studio for high quality media production

Podcasting? Vlogging? Making a demo video? These rooms help you get high quality results quickly and affordably.

Specialist Facilities

Plus X Brighton

Plus X Brighton hardware workshop
Plus X Brighton Fablab 3D printers - Hardware workshop
Heavy duty Workshop and Makerspace in Brighton
Bio Lab at Plus X Brighton

Hardware and Prototyping Workshop

Equipped with the highest specification machinery and tools for batch production, the Plus X Brighton Workshop offers space for makers, creators, and product designers to experiment with prototypes and begin batch production for parts.

The hardware workshop is made up of:

  • Fablab
  • Heavy Duty Makerspace
  • Wet lab and bio area
  • Material library
  • Spray booth
  • Assembly space
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The Fablab in Brighton

Our digital fabrication workshop is a space for prototyping and experimenting. The Fablab is home to a Batch Works 3D printer farm enabling our members to auto-print small batch runs of product parts. Over the lockdown period, we helped Batch Works use this tech to make over 10,000 visors for use by the NHS.

  • A space for prototyping and experimenting
  • Home to a BatchWorks 3D printer farm
  • Connects us to a global network of similar spaces
Book a visit

Heavy-duty workshop

This space is for working on bigger projects or to produce high-precision engineering or manufacturing prototypes in metal, plastic or wood. As well as digital machines for cutting and milling, you’ll also find more traditional workshop equipment in here such as bandsaws, mill drills and sanders.

The space is fitted with industrial extraction, keeping the air quality clean (air quality is a key component of our commitment to WELL Building Standards).

  • For bigger projects and producing high-precision engineering
  • For manufacturing prototypes in metal, plastic or wood
  • Digital machines for cutting and milling,
  • Traditional workshop equipment such as bandsaws, mill drills and sanders
Book a visit

The Bio Lab

The wet lab or bio area is a space for wet designs to come to life. Designers can work with plaster, casting in silicone or brewing biomaterials.  Lucy Hughes, founder of MarinaTex, and winner of our Disruptors competition, will be using this space to develop her plastic alternative, made from waste from the fishing industry.

Book a visit

Hardware and Prototyping Workshop

Equipped with the highest specification machinery and tools for batch production, the Plus X Brighton Workshop offers space for makers, creators, and product designers to experiment with prototypes and begin batch production for parts.

The hardware workshop is made up of:

  • Fablab
  • Heavy Duty Makerspace
  • Wet lab and bio area
  • Material library
  • Spray booth
  • Assembly space

The Fablab in Brighton

Our digital fabrication workshop is a space for prototyping and experimenting. The Fablab is home to a Batch Works 3D printer farm enabling our members to auto-print small batch runs of product parts. Over the lockdown period, we helped Batch Works use this tech to make over 10,000 visors for use by the NHS.

  • A space for prototyping and experimenting
  • Home to a BatchWorks 3D printer farm
  • Connects us to a global network of similar spaces

Heavy-duty workshop

This space is for working on bigger projects or to produce high-precision engineering or manufacturing prototypes in metal, plastic or wood. As well as digital machines for cutting and milling, you’ll also find more traditional workshop equipment in here such as bandsaws, mill drills and sanders.

The space is fitted with industrial extraction, keeping the air quality clean (air quality is a key component of our commitment to WELL Building Standards).

  • For bigger projects and producing high-precision engineering
  • For manufacturing prototypes in metal, plastic or wood
  • Digital machines for cutting and milling,
  • Traditional workshop equipment such as bandsaws, mill drills and sanders

The Bio Lab

The wet lab or bio area is a space for wet designs to come to life. Designers can work with plaster, casting in silicone or brewing biomaterials.  Lucy Hughes, founder of MarinaTex, and winner of our Disruptors competition, will be using this space to develop her plastic alternative, made from waste from the fishing industry.

Book a visit

Media Suites

Podcasting Suite

Capture the conversation

Email [email protected] for enquiries and booking

Vlogging and photography suite

Showcase your creativity

Email [email protected] for enquiries and booking

Event hire

Plus X Brighton

Brighton Event Space Hire

Host an event in our Launch Space

  • Product launches
  • Conferences
  • Workshops
  • Talks
  • Movie nights
  • Drink receptions
  • 150 seated, 200 standing
  • Hi-Definition projector
    & sound system
  • Super fast WiFi



    News & Events

    Plus X Brighton

    Insights

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    The BRITE Pioneers: Cohort One

    Stories

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    The beepurple + Plus X Brighton Residency

    Stories

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    Hub and Spoke Office Model: Is This the Future of Business?

    Stories

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    How Cities Could Benefit from Innovation Hubs: An Interview with Mat Hunter

    What our members are saying around Collaboration Innovation, Growth & Social impact

    "Circular economy should be the starting point when designing new products and materials." Rowan Minkley, CEO & co-founder

    Chip[s]Board

    https://www.chipsboard.com

    “I have the chance to create a game-changing disruptive material and I’d love to see it provide a genuinely sustainable alternative to plastic.” Lucy Hughes, Founder Marinatex and winner of Plus X Disruptors

    Marinatex

    https://www.marinatex.co.uk/

    "CRL has provided a productive environment for us to grow our team with 24/7 facilities to meet crucial deadlines" Andrei Danescu, Co-Founder Bots & Us

    Bots & Us

    https://www.botsandus.com

    Innovation

    Plus X Brighton

    01

    Product Foundry

    Join Product Foundry to learn how to make your physical product ideas a reality and help your business grow. Product Foundry is an intensive innovation programme to help you develop your product ideas through hands-on design, making and testing.

    The Brighton Research Innovation Technology Exchange project (BRITE) in partnership with University of Brighton is supported by ERDF and based at Plus X Brighton. The project delivers innovation business support to ambitious SMEs in the Coast to Capital area.

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    02

    Pioneers

    Pioneers is an intensive 2-day programme supporting and developing business owners and leaders in the Coast to Capital region to create positive impact with industry partners.

    The Brighton Research Innovation Technology Exchange project (BRITE) in partnership with University of Brighton is supported by ERDF and based at Plus X Brighton. The project delivers innovation business support to ambitious SMEs in the Coast to Capital area.

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    03

    Access to Expertise

    The Access to Expertise programme offers businesses bespoke solutions to optimise their performance by providing access to specialist expertise from the University of Brighton.

    The Brighton Research Innovation Technology Exchange project (BRITE) in partnership with University of Brighton is supported by ERDF and based at Plus X Brighton. The project delivers innovation business support to ambitious SMEs in the Coast to Capital area.

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    04

    Corporate Innovation

    Transform your innovation culture, and find solutions to your challenges through bespoke accelerators and programmes designed by innovation experts. Unlock ideas across your team, and connect with innovators with fresh new ideas.

    Our corporate innovation programmes connect organisations with solutions to challenges that aren’t yet on their radar. Through in-depth startup scouting based on businesses’ specific needs, we create the connections needed to lead the future of business.

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    05

    Better World Collective

    Connect and collaborate with leading startups and scaleups to solve your sustainable material innovation challenges.

    We take the sustainable innovation challenges of leading corporates and create introductions to the startups and SMEs that can solve them.

    Meet face to face with a group of industry change-makers and innovators under one roof on one day in our Better World Collective Innovation Summits.

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    06

    BRITE

    The Brighton Research Innovation Technology Exchange project is supported by ERDF and based at Plus X Brighton.

    The Brighton Research Innovation Technology Exchange project (BRITE) in partnership with University of Brighton is supported by ERDF and based at Plus X Brighton. The project delivers innovation business support to 115 ambitious SMEs.

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    Daniel Deacon

    Location Director

    Daniel has a passion for delivering exceptional member experience, curating collaboration, and solving business-critical problems. At Plus X, Daniel uses his wealth of experience to help create an environment that encourages the Plus X community to thrive across Plus X Brighton as well as our London hub, Central Research Laboratory.

    Emma Greenfield

    Head of Locations Marketing

    Having worked in the world of marketing and events over a number of years, Emma has developed an invaluable understanding of how to successfully implement commercial led marketing initiatives. Emma champions creativity, productivity and collaboration to drive the successful growth and scale-up of Plus X innovation hubs across the country.

    Samantha Harland

    Scale-up Programme Manager

    With a wealth of experience in Innovation Consultancy, Sam aims to help all types of businesses ignite the fuel of innovation. At Plus X Brighton, Sam oversees all accelerator and innovation schemes (including the BRITE programme) to help drive change, entrepreneurship and business growth amongst ambitious Sussex-based businesses.

    Alex Young

    Senior Location Manager

    Alex has a wealth of experience in launching and managing shared work spaces in Brighton. She always aims to deliver the best member experience for the Plus X Community (members, visitors and team alike). Putting Plus X on the map as the most productive and positive work space is her ultimate goal and no ask is too big or too small for her!

    Andrew Sleigh

    Workshop Manager

    Andrew: a maker, designer and educator, uses the specialist facilities and technology in the workshop to enable creativity, innovation and learning within the Plus X Community. With a background in digital fabrication, teaching and grassroots technology communities, Andrew focuses on inspiring creativity in individuals from all communities.

    Amber Mellowship

    Marketing Manager

    Born and bred in Brighton, Amber is an expert in creating powerful campaigns and positive social impact in the local community and beyond. Amber has managed various award-winning brands and marketing projects, such as the UK’s first zero plastic solution that champions change for the future. Focusing on a variety of projects, Amber uses her passion for creativity to create amazing content and help support businesses at Plus X in their growth journey.

    Lou Martindale

    Project Officer

    Delivering world class innovation programmes is something Lou is committed to in her role at Plus X Brighton! As an experienced, resilient, strategic project manager, Lou works closely with both the Programme Manager and Head of Projects to ensure the successful delivery of BRITE. She also contributes towards the programme’s mission of supporting SMEs to grow and scale through innovation.

    Sarah Cooper

    Partnerships Lead

    Sarah splits her time across two innovation programmes at Plus X Innovation hubs. The fully funded business support programme, BRITE; and the sustainable materials programme, Better World Collective. Igniting and driving ideas to unearth new innovations & growth is something Sarah is passionate about and so she focuses on building purposeful partnerships to initiate positive change.

    Abby Moreton

    Programmes Officer

    From building communities, recruiting organisations and managing relationships; to designing and programming events, running workshops and mentoring small business owners Abby does it all! With a positive and pragmatic attitude Abby works closely with the Programmes Manager to facilitate the delivery of the fully funded businesses support offered at Plus X Brighton.

    Alicia Sullivan

    Marketing and Events Co-ordinator

    Delivering purposeful, creative and innovative marketing campaigns is something Alicia advocates for in her role at Plus X Brighton. Alicia is an expert in all thing's marketing and events, and at Plus X Brighton she focuses on driving the growth of Plus X Innovation hubs across the country.

    Katie Isard

    Workshop Technician

    Katie channels her passion for craft and design into providing specialist support and expertise in the Plus X Brighton workshop. Supporting members through their innovation journey is what Katie is committed to in her role to help create new ideas, new inventions and new businesses. Keeping the workshop safe is a priority for Katie, so if you need any tips or tricks Katie is the one to ask!

    Jess Hills

    Disability and Inclusion Lead

    Jess is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all. At Plus X Brighton Jess spends her time developing the B.O.L.D initiative. B.O.L.D focuses on inspiring people with disabilities to get back into the workplace, by providing individuals with expertise, work experience and guided support. As a dedicated, compassionate and ambitious individual Jess is determined to initiate positive change for the future.

    Izzy Hoffmann

    Community Lead of Hospitality

    Curating the ultimate member experience is something that Izzy is dedicated to in her role at Plus X Brighton. From scoping out new organisations to join our community to coordinating meditation classes for existing members, Izzy does it all! As an experienced membership relation lead, Izzy knows exactly what is necessary to create a supportive and stimulating community culture.

    Alex Valeri

    Community Lead of Sales

    Growing up in Brighton means Alex has diverse knowledge of the Sussex area and is in tune with the needs of the local community. As Community + Sales Lead Alex is committed to filling Plus X with innovators, ambitious freelancers, start-ups, scale-ups, and corporates alike. As a prominent part of the front of house team, Alex champions the company ethos by delivering excellent customer service to all members!

    Tri Townshend

    Community Lead of Operations

    Meet Tri, our Facilities Lead. Tri is always there to help members in the space and look for ways to improve the Innovation hub we call home! They joined us with a passion for innovation and they love being part of the amazing developments in the world of design, tech and start-ups happening in our Plus X Brighton site every day.

    Charlie Hulejczuk

    Front of House Assistant

    As a hugely successful Brighton-based musician, Charlie is an audio-visual wiz! Splitting his time between front of house duties and all things tech-related, Charlie knows how to provide specialist support using our state-of-the-art facilities at Plus X Brighton to help visions become a reality.

    Zachary Hyland

    Freelance Content Producer

    After finishing a 12-month Apprenticeship at Plus X Brighton, Zach has developed as an outstandingly creative photographer and videographer. Zach is continuing his journey as a freelance creative producer and content creator for Plus X. If you see Zach with his camera round the building don’t be shy!

    Emily Brackenfield

    Digital Marketing Apprentice

    As our part of our front of house team, Emily focuses on delivering a healthy and effective workspace for all our members. As a successful, positive and super people-orientated person Emily knows exactly how to drive productivity, the well-being way! At Plus X Brighton, Emily focuses on supporting member businesses by curating a motivating and encouraging experience.

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