The award-winning Clarence Centre for Enterprise and Innovation is London South Bank University's hub of entrepreneurial activity and home to a variety of start-ups and local businesses. Transformed from 17 derelict Grade II-listed Georgian buildings, the now modern and accessible Clarence Centre is the heart of a community of start-ups, student entrepreneurs, London South Bank University's Research, Enterprise and Innovation Team. It also houses the Legal Advice Clinic a free drop-in service for local residents.

Business tenants at the Clarence Centre get access to:

• events, networking opportunities, training workshops and business support talks
• inspiring work areas
• Barrister and Baker Café
• a business lounge overlooking St George's Circus
• an attractive courtyard boasting ping pong tables and covered bicycle racks
• excellent meeting facilities
• light and airy office spaces and start-up hot-desking spaces
• event venues and meeting spaces

The Clarence Centre's influential role in shaping the local business community has been acknowledged by a prestigious Royal Institute of Chartered Surveys' Regeneration Award and a Commendation in the Civic Trust Awards.

Customers and services

LSBU's Research, Enterprise and Innovation Team works with a wide range of customers.

Businesses, public sector and voluntary organisations

Businesses, public sector and voluntary organisations help innovate, grow and improve performance, finding cost-effective solutions and connecting them with the right expertise.

Academics, PhD Students and early career researchers

Academics, PhD Students and early career researchers connect with funders and external organisations, helping develop and submit research proposals and creating a supportive research environment.

Students, graduates and alumni

London South Bank University helps drive and support to be enterprising, fostering start-up businesses and connect growing businesses with relevant expertise.