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Flexible, Managed Workspace in Nottingham City Centre

A space for business. A home for ideas. Welcome to the Dryden Enterprise Centre.

The Dryden Enterprise Centre (NTU ERDF Enterprise Innovation Centre project), is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 (ERDF).

A workplace like no other.

Co-locate and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs and a world-beating university.

A brand new, state-of-the-art building in a city centre location, we offer a home to entrepreneurs, founders, SMEs and start-ups.

Stylish spaces to work, collaborate and relax.

The DEC offers flexible desks, dedicated desks in shared offices, private offices, meeting rooms and event spaces.

Plus, members can plug in to NTU’s incredible network, from top-notch business support to graduate and undergraduate talent, research, and training.

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Supporting your enterprise

From start-up to scale-up, we've got your back.

Dryden Enterprise Centre is home to the award-winning NTU Enterprise team, we’ve been helping ideas grow since 2001.

On hand to open doors, share links to university and partner programmes and deliver top quality support, we’ve got the people with a passion to help you thrive.

Supporting Your Enterprise

Workspaces at the Dryden Enterprise Centre

The right fit for your business.

If you’re looking for a space to start, room to expand, or a test-bed for ideas, we’ve got the mix that can make it happen.

Flexible

Flexible membership options give you all the perks of an amazing office space with none of the long-term baggage.

Desk

Want a permanent space with the buzz of an office? Dedicated desks in shared open-plan offices could be the right choice for you.

Office

Our standard and premium offices provide permanent, secure spaces with everything you need to base your operations.

Our Community

It takes courage to go it alone...

So, beyond the desks and chairs, we’re building a community so you’re not on your own. Members of the DEC can access business support, peer collaboration and direct links into the heart of Nottingham Trent University’s teaching, research, and talent. It’s a collaborate office space and then some (and then a bit more on top).

Our team

Our enterprise team is dedicated to support business start-up and growth, providing members with dedicated mentoring.

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Businesses

Find out more about the businesses who make up our community.

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Partners

Our work with partner organisations helps your enterprise to continue growing.

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Latest news

Keep up to date with the latest from the DEC

17/02/2023

Barrister Link Launches from Nottingham Offices

New for 2023, Barrister Link is an online network where barristers chambers can champion their brand, promote their services, and work together in one secure space.

01/02/2023

DEC Events this February

Looking for networking opportunities? How about business support? We don't just have the best serviced offices in Nottingham, we're also growing a community where you can collaborate and grow. Here's what's happening in February...

06/01/2023

What’s happening this January at the DEC

The DEC is space a great, safe place to work. A big part of what makes us amazing is the opportunity to network and develop. Here's what's happening in January 2023.

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Get in touch

Contact the centre team

Make an enquiry today to find out more about our spaces, support, or to simply ask us a question.