Cheltenham MX Innovation Centre opens to fuel business growth, nurture tech and connect community
Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) and Hub8 by Plexal, the workspace dedicated to growth of the local tech community (which Plexal has a majority shareholding in), have officially opened the doors to the 20,000 square foot MX Innovation Centre – the heart of their shared urban Minster Exchange (MX) rejuvenation scheme.
Cheltenham is a thriving cyber cluster set to be supercharged with the HBD-led development of Golden Valley, which is supported in partnership by CBC and Plexal, in line with our mission of solving society’s challenges through collaboration, closing the gap between organisations. A collaborative environment in proximity of GCHQ’s Doughnut, Golden Valley is designed as a smart district where tech companies can innovate and talent can live – complete with green countryside backdrop.
The MX Innovation Centre complements the Golden Valley vision, with the CBC and Hub8 by Plexal delivering a shared workspace for startups and The Growth Hub to support business development. This presents a safe, trusted environment where Cheltenham residents can connect professionally and socially, while the lessons from the MX Innovation Centre activity can directly help inform and shape Golden Valley’s proposition.
Through the MX launch, the aims of CBC and Hub8 by Plexal are to:
Fuel business growth: This will be achieved through initiatives including Grown in Cheltenham, an opportunity for local founders to fast-track their companies with six months of free, tailored support.
Nurture the tech ecosystem: The MX will be home to many fast-growth tech companies and their work is essential to secure the town’s future progress.
Connect community: Internal facilities include a cafe alongside a 200-person capacity auditorium for events and education, while the external Minster Gardens area features new greenery, seating and pathways.
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