Aston Business Hub
Located on Aston University’s campus, Aston Business Hub helps businesses scale with expert support and inspiring spaces.
Aston Business Hub was created as an extension of Aston University’s dedication to helping SMEs and start-ups scale.
The Hub gives companies direct access to the university’s industry expertise, specialist research capability, and R&D institutes like the Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute, alongside modern workspace and advanced AI tools that help businesses identify efficiencies and unlock new opportunities.
You’ll join a dynamic business community built around innovation, collaboration and growth, with access to specialist expertise and technical support close at hand.
With flexible meeting rooms, collaborative workspace and professional facilities, the Hub gives businesses the environment they need to share ideas, deliver workshops, welcome partners and create new opportunities for growth.
- An in-house Careers and Placements team help you hire the right talent
- An in-house Design Factory with discounted rates for tenants
- Access to world-leading research in digital technology, Healthtech, Cleantech and more
- Access to Midlands Mindforge, a specialist investment company supporting innovation
Practical, accessible and impactful AI tools
AI is reshaping how businesses improve productivity, make decisions, and scale. Aston Business Hub helps companies turn that opportunity into practical action through the AI Growth Engine.
The hub offers monthly drop-in sessions with resident AI expert Dr Yiannis Maos MBE, as well as personal consultations for new tenants. Companies can assess their AI capability through a strategic kick-off session, take part in hands-on workshops, access a growing library of prompts, templates and governance models, and receive ongoing expert support to embed AI with confidence.
Facilities
Aston Business Hub is a fully appointed modern workspace that meets the needs of scaling companies. It comes with desk spaces, high-speed WI-FI meeting rooms, networking spaces, catering, and access to Sport Aston’s fitness and wellbeing facilities.
Not just a location, but a tool
Norbert Horvath, CEO, Nonte, describes how Aston Business Hub erased barriers to accessing R&D, which helped his comapany scale.
Aston Business Hub Sector Specialisms
Scale your growth today
Aston Business Hub helps ambitious businesses accelerate growth through AI expertise, innovation support, and access to specialist facilities.
For companies ready to enter the UK market and scale from the West Midlands, the Global Growth Programme provides a fully funded route into the region’s business ecosystem.
Free to join, the programme includes desk space at Aston Business Hub, alongside tailored support such as strategic introductions, tax guidance, and help identifying funding routes.
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