MK:U Innovation Hub
Create | Collaborate | Innovate

The MK:U Innovation Hub helps create, develop, and grow new ideas. It showcases Milton Keynes's amazing talent through a community of like-minded innovators in the heart of the city.
The Hub will break the traditional models and approaches of business support by prioritising pioneering mindsets and idea generation.

Become a member
Everyone is welcome to join, whether you're based in Milton Keynes or beyond - register to become a member.
Membership options
Everything you need to grow your business - all in one building.
- Join a collaborative, ambitious community - no gatekeeping!
- Create content in podcast & photography studios
- Focus in a quiet space & meet clients in exclusive rooms
- Prototype, brainstorm & build with real support in the workshop
A flexible, productive day - whenever you need it.
- Access to workspace and equipment for the day
- Light technical support available
- Great for getting a feel for the space before committing
- Limited access to rooms and member benefits

Collaboration space
The MK:U Innovation Hub is a central location for the Milton Keynes business community, providing the ideal space for business leaders and trailblazers to meet and collaborate.
It showcases new and interesting innovations – in particular, those related to smart cities. Through regular events and demonstrations, innovators will discover new ways to utilise emerging technologies in their businesses.

Creative workshop
The creative workshop provides access to the tools the next generation of pioneers needs to make their ideas a reality.
A unique resource for Milton Keynes – going beyond the scope of traditional collaborative work space, supporting innovators through all stages of idea development and establishment.

Upcoming events at MK:U
Milton Keynes Doughnut Economics Group
📅 Regularly every Wednesday
⏰ 09:00 - 13:00
📍 MK:U Innovation Hub
Get involved in creating an MK city portrait as a vital tool in making a vision a reality. The doughnut model provides a safe space or sweet spot for all our economic activity, which will keep citizens within planetary boundaries and meet their needs.
Just come along!
Collaborate MK Networking Drop-In: Tim Lee
📅 Regularly every Wednesday
⏰ 09:00 - 12:00
📍 MK:U Innovation Hub
Join a weekly consultation drop-in on networking techniques. The session is led by Tim Lee, the owner of one of the biggest local networking groups. Meet him to discuss the best practices in forming collaborations, but also broaden your professional network.
Just come along!
Making your marketing more accessible
📅 Wednesday 11 June
⏰ 18:00 - 20:00
📍 MK:U Innovation Hub
The next event delivered by The Marketing Meetup!
Learn how making your marketing more accessible could be the fastest way to expand your addressable market by over 23% with simple adjustments to your marketing approach.
Centre for Antenna and Communication Technology Innovation (CACTI)
The MK:U Innovation Hub aims to be one of the UK leaders for smart-cities-focused communications research.
The centre is equipped with all the tools to develop and test leading communications technologies. This facility supports businesses to make the best use of this equipment and apply it to their innovations.

"It is very rare I am speechless in the provision of support for start-ups in England but I had the honour of being shown around the new MK:U Innovation Hub and I was indeed lost for words.
I truly believe this hub will help those with ideas bring them to life and ensure the UK remains at the forefront of innovation in the future."


Contact us
Do you have questions about the MK:U Innovation Hub?
We are here to support you and your business.

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MK:U Innovation Hub, Bouverie House, 200 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 1LT