Formation Zone
Award-winning support to start and grow your business

Formation Zone is a business incubator and is one of the services offered by the University of Plymouth’s The Cube: Business Creation & Growth Service and is perfect if you have a business idea you'd like to start and develop in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are talent-spotting for the most innovative start-ups in the following sectors: creative industries, hi-tech, marine, environmental, advanced engineering, health and wellbeing.
Anyone can apply to join Formation Zone – you don't have to be a student or graduate. If you can demonstrate innovation, high standards and potential for growth we would like to hear from you.
At the Formation Zone in Plymouth you'll have opportunities to access all The Cube Business Creation & Growth Service’s business support:
You can also meet with The Cube’s Student Enterprise Manager to discuss your business and any opportunities or issues you have encountered. The Manager can also organise a referral into the University of Plymouth’s expertise and facilities if appropriate.
Option one: Pre-start support
£60 one-off fee. Ideal for assessing the viability of your business idea before starting up. Valid for two months only.
Option two: Formation Zone support and workstation hire
Up to £180 per month per business in year one, £200 per month per business in year two.
A workstation in one of our open plan offices. Includes a desk, chair, pedestal storage, IP phone, broadband network and wireless, shared printer/copier/fax/scanner. Small additional charge for extra desks.
Additional charges for a University desktop PC, where available, on request. Some overheads are included in this rate, additional charges are made for telephone calls and printing. Please note that all prices listed here include VAT, and may be subject to change according to Formation Zone’s terms and conditions.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Formation Zone to future clients, great facilities, super staff, supportive and knowledgeable. Simply put, it is crucial. The contacts, the support, and the resulting possibilities are all excellent.
A former Formation Zone client.
Want to know more? Visit the Formation Zone websiteFormation Zone, Level 2, Marine Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA