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STEAMHOUSE MAKERSPACE - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Due to recent Government legislation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) STEAMhouse maker space is temporarily closed.
We continue to welcome membership enquiries for when we reopen so please send us your enquiry and we will get back to you with details.

Makerspace, coworking space and more

Are you looking for makerspace or coworking space in Birmingham?

Would you also benefit from business support and guidance from creative specialists, design technicians and business advisors?

Would you like access to workshop facilities for product prototyping and opportunities to apply for small business funding?

You can get all of this and more at STEAMhouse.

STEAMhouse, powered by Birmingham City University, has been developed in partnership with Eastside Projects and Arts Council England. It is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Please send us an enquiry and we will contact you to discuss how we can help.

What is STEAMhouse?

STEAMhouse is more than just a makerspace or coworking space in Birmingham city centre.

STEAMhouse is a unique business support service, located on Digbeth High Street. It helps you bring your business ideas to life with technology, workspace, business advice, creative expertise and small business funding.

If you are an entrepreneur, artist, maker, small business owner or inventor with a strong business or creative idea, STEAMhouse, can help you Plan it, Make it and Launch it.

BENEFIT FROM STEAMhouse BUSINESS SUPPORT

At no cost, eligible small businesses will receive access to:

Business advice and guidance
Small business funding and grant opportunities
Coworking space and collaborative thinking
Makerspace and product prototyping with:
- Digital & tech workshop facilities
- Wood workshop facilities
- Metal workshop facilities
- Print workshop facilities

Creative expertise and technical support
Digital connectivity and breakout space
Events and networking opportunities
Knowledge sharing and multidisciplinary learning
The STEAMhouse member community of like-minded creatives and entrepreneurs

IS STEAMhouse MEMBERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?

You could be a small business with a strong marketing strategy but need access to makerspace, facilities and creative and technical expertise to help you take your product from initial designs to a marketable prototype.

You might be an artist or maker seeking business support, advice, coworking space and small business funding to help you develop your creative work into a profitable enterprise.

Whatever your reason, if you need business advice, creative inspiration, workshop facilities, technical support, collaborative thinking or small business funding to turn your business vision into a reality, STEAMhouse membership could offer you the business support you need.

How much will membership
cost me?

If you are an eligible business you can become a STEAMhouse member free of charge.

Membership enables you to access STEAMhouse makerspace and coworking space, the full business offering and the STEAMhouse community of artists, makers, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

how can i become a STEAMhouse member?

If you are a small business registered in the UK and located within the GBSLEP area, and you have a business idea you would like to make a reality, we invite you to enquire about STEAMhouse membership.

Please send us an enquiry and we will contact you to discuss how we can help.

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Every business owns IP what do you own?

04 March 2020

Keep ahead of the competition by creating value from your ideas and turn inspiration into sustainable business success. Whether it’s the name of your business, branded products, website, novel solutions or marketing materials the value of your IP can far outweigh the value of your physical assets. The workshop will explore why your IP matters, helping you to think about what IP you already own or might be creating and how you can use your IP to grow your business.

Preparing your pitch deck for funding

04 March 2020

Your pitch deck enables you to present your business plan to potential investors when new funding is needed to develop the business About this Event Your pitch deck enables you to present your business plan to potential investors when new funding is needed to develop the business. This half day workshop will step you through the important elements to include within your pitch deck to maximise your chances of successfully raising the funding required. 09.00 Registration 09.30 Welcome 09.35 Overview

Innovation Voucher Workshop 1- Envisioning for Growth through

04 March 2020

BUSINESS INNOVATION WORKSHOPS The Business Innovation Workshops are run on three specific topics by leading academics from Aston University and Birmingham City University. The workshops are funded by the European Regional Development Fund and therefore free to the participating company, registered in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull region. On completion of min 2 workshops delegates will receive a prestigious “Managing Innovation in Business” Certificate.Innovation Workshop 1 - Envisioning for Growth through Innovation The first workshop will help participating companies to

International STEAM Conference – 2020

28 February 2020

International STEAM Conference - 2020 What happens at the intersection of the Arts and the Sciences? REGISTER YOUR INTEREST here to be the first to receive full details about Birmingham City University’s International STEAM Conference - 2020. Aimed at all those curious about cross-disciplinary thinking, we invite researchers, innovators, industry representatives, artists and scientists to join us in our discussions in July. Featuring keynotes, research papers, demonstrations, practical activities and networking - plus a series of STEAM awards recognising pioneering practice -

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this service free of charge?

Yes, there is no charge for eligible sole traders and SMEs located within the GBSLEP region.

This service is delivered in partnership with Arts Council England, Birmingham City University, Eastside Projects and is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Am I eligible to use this service?

If you are a sole trader or SME located within the GBSLEP region, then we welcome your application.

How long will I receive support for?

Businesses typically have access to the STEAMhouse facilities for 12 months.

Where are you located?

STEAMhouse Phase One is located at 108 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DT, opposite the coach station. This is a ten-minute walk from New Street and Moor Street Stations.

For directions, please Click Here.

What is “GBSLEP” and is my business within this region?

"GBSLEP" stands for the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership. As well as Birmingham and Solihull, the region covers Lichfield, Cannock Chase, Wyre Valley, East Staffordshire, Redditch and more.

To determine if you fall within the GBSLEP region, please Click Here.

I’ve made an enquiry, what next?

A member of the STEAMhouse team will review your enquiry and be in touch shortly.

STEAMHOUSEMAKERSPACE

Makerspace, coworking space and more

What is STEAMhouse?

BENEFIT FROM STEAMhouse BUSINESS SUPPORT

IS STEAMhouse MEMBERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?

How much will membershipcost me?

how can i become a STEAMhouse member?

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