Business Support

Start-Up Street Renfrew

At Start-Up Street Renfrew we offer low-cost high-quality workspace and all-round support to new & growing businesses, for up to two years.

Business Support

Start-Up Street Renfrew

Start-Up Street Renfrew

At Start-Up Street Renfrew we offer low-cost high-quality workspace and all-round support to new & growing businesses, for up to two years.

Start-Up Street Renfrew

Startup Support.

Startup Support.

Our package of support includes access to your first commercial premises with manageable subsidised rental costs inclusive of Wi-Fi, utility bills and service fees, as well as on site business advice to help grow and develop your business.

Each business may lease space for up to two years with lease fees increasing gradually until it is time to relocate. When that time comes, an advisor will support you in finding the right premises to move onto, appropriate to your business needs.

Rental Subsidy.

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Rental subsidy for the first six months.
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Rental subsidy for the second six months.
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Rental subsidy for the third six months.

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Benefits

What you’ll benefit from.

What you’ll benefit from.

  • Low-cost rent inclusive of bills and services – No hidden fees.

  • Fully furnished contemporary workspace.

  • Regular one-to-one business advice.

  • Training and meeting space.

  • Shared reception.

  • Access to mentoring, workshops, and masterclasses.

  • Opportunity to connect and collaborate with likeminded businesses.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Start-Up Street Renfrew, you must be trading as a sole trader, a partnership, a limited liability partnership or a limited company and are:

To be eligible for Start-Up Street Renfrew, you must be trading as a sole trader, a partnership, a limited liability partnership or a limited company and are:

  • Based in the Renfrewshire and surrounding areas.

  • Either a start-up or have traded for fewer than five years and have not operated from commercial premises.

  • Operating full time.

  • Have a business bank account.

  • Are a small or medium sized business with fewer than 250 employees.

Applications

This is a competitive admissions process which includes an application and an interview.

This is a competitive admissions process which includes an application and an interview.

Business Plan and Cash Flow will be assessed on prospects of business growth, employment, and additional value to the Renfrewshire economy.

If this feels like the support you need to make your new business thrive, please complete our expression of interest form below and one of our advisors will be in touch.

Start-Up Street Renfrew is a partnership between Renfrewshire Council and inspirent Ltd.

Free Business Plan &
Cash Flow Templates.

Free Business Plan &
Cash Flow Templates.

This is a competitive admissions process which includes an application and an interview. Business Plan and Cash Flow will be assessed on prospects of business growth, employment, and additional value to the Renfrewshire economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Start-Up Street Renfrew is a partnership between Renfrewshire Council and Inspirent Ltd. It is a business incubation centre for new and growing businesses in Renfrewshire.

The centre provides low-cost, high-quality office space, hot desking, and access to a meeting room. Businesses taking office space can also benefit from subsidised rent inclusive of utilities and Wi-Fi, on-site business support, tailored workshops, and support to identify suitable premises when they are ready to move on.

Office space is available on licence agreements for up to two years. Hot desking is available separately and does not include rental subsidy.

For more information, please email grow@inspirent.co.uk

Yes, you are.

Yes, you are.

No. Start-Up Street Renfrew is designed to provide as a business’s first commercial premises. Businesses that are already operating from, or have previously operated from, commercial premises are not eligible for a space within the centre.

Hot desking is a separate offer and is not included within this eligibility criteria.

Yes. Hot desking is available separately and is not subject to the same eligibility criteria as office space.

To be eligible for office space Start-Up Street Renfrew, your business must either be a start-up or have been trading for less than 5 years.

Rooms range from £160 to £380 + VAT per month, depending on the size of the room. Prices are inclusive of Wi-Fi and utilities. Eligible businesses taking office space can claim back a percentage of their rent through the rental subsidy grant.

You can find more information about the rent subsidy in the questions below.

Your monthly office rent includes Wi-Fi, utility bills and service fees, access to our meeting room for up to 8hours per month, as well as on-site business advice and support to help you grow your business.

Yes. VAT is charged on top of the monthly room cost.

Example: If a room costs £160+VAT per month, the total monthly amount payable including VAT would be £192.

At Start-Up Street Renfrew, those eligible can benefit from a rental subsidy that helps reduce the cost of their office space over the course of their licence agreement. Licences are offered for a maximum of 2 years, with the subsidy gradually reducing over that period to help businesses settle in and grow.

Rental subsidy levels:

  • 75% subsidy for the first 6 months
  • 50% subsidy for the second 6 months
  • 25% subsidy for the third 6 months
  • Full rent payable for the final 6 months

You pay the full monthly rent amount upfront, including VAT, and the subsidy is then reimbursed to you each month.

Example:If your room costs £160 + VAT per month, your gross monthly rent would be £192. You would pay this amount in full each month, and the rental subsidy would then be reimbursed to you.

  • Months 1–6: £120 reimbursed, effective rent £72
  • Months 7–12: £80 reimbursed, effective rent £112
  • Months 13–18: £40 reimbursed, effective rent £152
  • Months 19–24: no subsidy applies, so the full rent is £192

No. The rental subsidy does not cover VAT. It is calculated on the net room cost only, and you are responsible for paying the VAT element.

Example: If a room costs £160 + VAT, the subsidy is calculated on the £160 only, not on the VAT.

If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please click the ‘Start Here’ button at the top of the page and complete the enquiry form.

Applying for an office at Start-Up Street Renfrew is a competitive process, but it is also a supportive one.

To apply, you will need to complete an application form and provide a business plan and cashflow projection in support of your application.

We work in partnership with Business Gateway Renfrewshire, who support you with preparing these documents and completing the application process.

If your application is successful, the next stage is a friendly panel interview, after which we will be in touch with the outcome.

Office space users have access to the centre from 8:00am to 9:00pm.

Yes. Everyone who accesses the centre is required to digitally sign in and out, and the building is monitored by 24/7 CCTV to help provide a safe and secure working environment.

Your office is for you and your employees, depending on the size of the room and the number of people approved to work from it. Any changes to staffing must be discussed with and notified to the Centre Manager.

Authorised personnel, such as cleaning staff, may also require access as part of the day-to-day management of the centre.

If you have visitors, you can meet with them in your office or book the meeting room if preferred.

Yes, within reason. Any decorating or changes to your office must be approved by the Centre Manager in advance. Any costs involved would be your responsibility. At the end of your licence agreement, you will be required to return the office to its original move-in condition, ready for the next occupier, at your own cost.

No. Company names are not displayed on office doors or outside the building. Start-Up Street Renfrew is intended to provide flexible business incubation space for up to 2 years rather than permanent premises.

You may personalise the inside of your office within reason, but this must be approved in advance by the Centre Manager.

Yes. The centre includes a bright, collaborative meeting room set up in a formal boardroom style, suitable for client meetings and presentations for up to 6 people. Office users have access to 8 hours of meeting room use per month, and bookings can be made through the booking system provided by management.

Office space is available for up to 2 years on a month-to-month licence agreement.

If your business grows and your office is no longer the right fit before the end of your licence period, we will support you to plan your next steps. An adviser can help you identify suitable premises for your business as it grows.

As your licence end date approaches, we will work with you to plan your next steps. Around 6 months before your licence ends, we will begin checking in with you and supporting you to identify suitable premises for the next stage of your business.

Enquiry/Application Form

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If you’re interested in Start-Up Street Renfrew, click the Start Here button to begin your enquiry. When you’re ready to apply, just hit Apply Now.

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