Business Incubation

We're here to help entrepreneurs and start-ups innovate and grow

At Herts, we power early-stage businesses with flexible and equipped working spaces, access to our experts and a supportive peer network of like-minded professionals. We've supported over 130 businesses since the incubator was established in 2018 and we're ready to support your business today.

How will my business benefit?

Become part of an inspiring and supportive peer network
Life as an entrepreneur can be isolating and daunting, which is why joining a professional network of like-minded peers is so important. Regular meetings with other businesses will empower and support you, through sharing challenges, exchanging practical and emotional advice, gaining referrals and experiencing a sense of 'togetherness' - all in a completely confidential environment.
Access a wide range of expertise at the University
To drive your business forward, you will have access to the evolving research and expertise of hundreds of academic experts that work at the University. There will be opportunities to attend seminars, networking events and mentoring sessions. Incubator members can also engage with our students and receive their support on specific subject areas such as marketing.
A flexible working environment with access to campus facilities and services
We will support your business by providing you with access to a wide range of facilities across both of our campuses, as and when it suits your needs. This includes:
- The option to work from any of our open spaces across both campuses, including a designated, fully equipped co-working space for members of the business incubator in the Enterprise Hub on de Havilland campus.
- Both of the University’s libraries, plus access to online learning suites
- A network of over 3000 business professionals through the Hertfordshire Business Academy. The networking group offers collaboration, breakfast briefings, masterclasses, research insights and opportunities to work with our students
- Meeting rooms (subject to availability)
- Printing and photocopying at low student rates
- Free Wi-Fi
- A postal business mailing address
It’s free to join!
There’s no catch – its free to join our business incubator. We understand that early stage businesses are often lacking in resources and affordable office space, so we’re here to help you grow without any added financial pressure.

Who can join?

To join the business incubator, you need to meet the below criteria:

Have a registered business (company registration number is a pre-requisite) or be registered as a sole trader with HMRC
Have a scalable business proposition which you are a committed to driving forwards
Commit to participating in fortnightly meet-ups (face to face and virtual)

Numerous people having separate meetings at the same time

Discover our community of businesses

The Enterprise Hub

The designated business incubator co-working space has recently moved into the brand new Enterprise Hub on de Havilland campus, just a 20 minute train journey from London. Work in a modern, fully equipped space, with the flexibility to come and go as you please. Meeting rooms are available for members to use for both internal and client meetings, whilst Café Ambition welcomes you with a fully stocked bar and a range of delicious menu options.

Get in touch to see how we can help

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