Plexal

Plexal is an innovation centre and coworking space built in Olympic east London. It hosts technology innovators from several sectors and also runs programmes that link industry, academia, investors and young companies.

Its workspace covers 68,000 square feet and is laid out like a small city, with an indoor park, a high street, phone booths, a street food van and a prototyping workshop.

What Plexal offers

• Coworking space — desks and meeting areas for technology members.
• Innovation programmes — bespoke projects for clients, starting with social inclusion, cybersecurity and mobility.
• Prototyping workshop — on-site space for building early versions of products.
• Professional services — expert advice for members.
• Events — from coffee mornings to large technology conferences.

Who it works with

Programme clients include Innovate UK, Transport for London and a UK government department for digital, culture and media. Members come from a range of sectors.

Key facts

• Based in: east London
• Workspace: 68,000 square feet