General Projects launches Royal Docks co-working space
General Projects has launched Expressway, its 117,000 sq ft co-working space under the Silvertown flyover in the Royal Docks, E16.
The building is a mix of flexible desk space, creative studios, maker workshops and multi-use warehouses designed by Achitecture 00. It also has a coffee shop operated by Perky Blenders and public meeting space.
Around 200 local businesses, which operate in industries such as craft manufacturing, fashion design, professional services and e-commerce, are already based in the building.
General Projects has launched Expressway, its 117,000 sq ft co-working space under the Silvertown flyover in the Royal Docks, E16.
The building is a mix of flexible desk space, creative studios, maker workshops and multi-use warehouses designed by Achitecture 00. It also has a coffee shop operated by Perky Blenders and public meeting space.
Around 200 local businesses, which operate in industries such as craft manufacturing, fashion design, professional services and e-commerce, are already based in the building.
Expressway also provides 30 local entrepreneurs with free membership, mentoring from business founders and networking opportunities via its Youth Incubator Programme.
The programme is fully subscribed for the October 2020 entry, but another 30 places are available for the next intake in March 2021.
In addition, Expressway has launched an apprenticeship partnership with Newham College and the Expressway Genius Bar, which aim to help local businesses through upskilling, while educating members on the benefits of apprenticeships and other government grant funding.
To date more than 60 SMEs have benefited from these programmes General Projects said.
General Projects principal Jacob Sandelson said: “At Expressway we have created a beautiful space, with pioneering amenities, and a programme prioritising networking, interaction and skills promotion.
“In the wake of Covid-19, never has it been more important for us to operate as we do in nurturing local businesses, supporting young people and ensuring that Expressway is a benefit to the whole community, whether that be through our skills and training workshops or In supporting local teenagers in starting their careers.”
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