Plus X Innovation creates innovation hubs that drive positive socio-economic change and support entrepreneurial growth across the UK. In Slough, Plus X Innovation partnered with real estate firm AshbyCapital to create an innovation hub at The Future Works, a 100,000 sq ft office development in the centre of Slough that opened its doors in November 2023.
This pioneering agreement with AshbyCapital embedded Plus X Innovation’s ESG values into its DNA, prioritising design excellence, sustainability and positive social impact. Last week, Plus X Innovation was awarded ‘Deal of the Year’ at the Property Week Awards in recognition for this work.
Property Week Awards 2024 Recognition
The judges at the Property Week Awards said the following about Plus X Innovation’s activities in Slough:
“They showed significant strategic and bold decision-making. Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of their business, bringing together a community of entrepreneurs [and] local government all working together.”
The judges reference the active collaboration occurring at The Future Works, Plus X Innovation regularly work with local business and community groups, local and national government and educational institutions to host community events and deliver innovation programmes to ambitious businesses.
Community Focused, Local Led
Reflecting the Plus X Innovation mission to be an integral part of the local community, the space is not only run by local staff but offers work experience to local students and free space to local charities and not-for-profit organisations.
Slough is a location for which this kind of development is particularly powerful, ranking 5th in the UK for its business start-up rate, but being one of the lowest ranked cities for internet speed and Wi-Fi.
The Future Works therefore represents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to overcome barriers to growth, and to collaborate in a space specifically designed for the purpose.
Collaborate and Prosper
Commenting on this achievement, Paul Rostas, Co-CEO at Plus X Innovation said:
“Plus X Innovation Slough is a shining example of how real estate, operators, academia, corporates, and local government can collaborate to deliver thriving and profitable spaces that also stimulate economic growth.
The recognition that this award brings not only highlights the impact of our innovation hubs but also underscores the importance of fostering collaborative environments where businesses of all sizes can prosper.”
Redefining Flexible Office Space
Plus X Innovation is redefining the concept of flexible office space and being recognised as the winner of the ‘Deal of the Year’ 2024 shows just how different Plus X Innovation hubs are: attracting a talented and diverse innovation community, embedded in the local ecosystem, offering support programmes, and state-of-the-art workshop facilities designed for prototyping, making, and experimentation.
The spaces empower businesses and professionals to connect, innovate, and create a better future together. Plus X Innovation enables ‘Innovation Through Collaboration’ and this award is testament to the ongoing work to make this vision a reality.
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