Building the foundations for impactful innovation

We create technology innovation clusters for real estate developers & landowners, universities, government bodies and corporations.

Our projects deliver workplaces, services and communities that:

  • Attract and accelerate startups and corporate innovators
  • Drive value into commercial real estate
  • Foster skill development, job growth and investment in the local area
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What we do

To bring your future visions to life, our services include strategy consulting, business modelling, space design, marketing, launch, operations and expansion planning.

Building Innovation Centres

Ready to create a new birthplace for industry transformation? We build and operate commercially sustainable innovation ecosystems that support entrepreneurs, real estate owners, corporate research & development, talent and skill development, and more.

Corporate Innovation Services

Building an entrepreneurial, agile and tech-savvy business is critical for businesses of all sizes. We run innovation programmes to help corporates connect to start-up ecosystems, integrate new technology and create partnerships. The result? Faster, smarter innovation.

Accelerator Programming

Bespoke accelerator programmes that help entrepreneurs, startups and scaleups grow—fast. Business fundamentals are just the start of our programming: we develop leadership and team culture while expanding networks, facilitating deal-making, and more.

Community Building

Innovation often gets crushed in old, hierarchical industries. We bring it to the surface by curating dynamic, multi-disciplinary communities and giving key stakeholders—like engineers, students, corporations and government teams—reasons to sit at your table.

Community Building

Innovation often gets crushed in old, hierarchical industries. We bring it to the surface by curating dynamic, multi-disciplinary communities and giving key stakeholders—like engineers, students, corporations and government teams—reasons to sit at your table.

Projects
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Who we work with
Real Estate

As a property developer or landowner, your sights are set on premium, differentiated real estate. We make it happen with high-tech, flexible and services-focused spaces that attract valuable communities across commercial, retail, and public realms.

Public Sector

You manage regeneration, economic development or innovation projects for the government. We support you with innovation districts and entrepreneurship programmes that grow key verticals, create jobs, and attract investment.

Corporates

You’re looking to rapidly deliver products and services using new tech, maximise connectivity to the tech ecosystem, or grow market share. We provide you with strategic consulting and delivery support for innovation, incubator and accelerator projects.

Universities

Your goals include driving industry connections, winning government funding, and creating entrepreneurship pathways for staff and students. We get you there with innovation centres, accelerator programmes, and entrepreneurship support services.

About us

Founded by Claire Cockerton in 2013, Cockerton & Co is a UK-based collective of innovation experts. We are entrepreneurs, engineers, community builders, architects and programme directors.

Our mission is to design and operate effective places and programmes to support your innovation objectives.

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What people say
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Start your innovation journey

With the rapid, unpredictable shifts in technology, business and social spheres we see today, what will your tomorrow look like?

Cockerton + Co is here to help you turn challenges into opportunities through world-class innovation projects.

Our multi-disciplinary team obsesses over the details of execution to deliver top-quality work, bringing your brightest ideas to life.