Office space prize up for grabs in Wokingham

The prospect of free office space could encourage young entrepreneurs to join a new business scheme in Wokingham

Article posted: 20 Jan 2011

A start-up business initiative launched by a school in Wokingham will give new companies the chance to win free office space in Berkshire.

Donated by commercial property firm Space Business Centres, the award is one of several incentives available to people who take part in the new business academy at The Forest School in Winnersh, the Wokingham Times reports.

As well as a large cash prize, businesses have an opportunity to win a six-month rent-free stay at the Berkshire town's Space Business Centre.

Alex Gale, company director at the office space provider, described the offer as "a great opportunity for a new start-up to take advantage of the prize on offer and commence their first venture".

He told the newspaper: "Their only outgoings would be electricity and any telecoms they use."

The Forest School's business academy was set up to support ambitious young people between the ages of 16 to 25.

Tenants of Wokingham's Space Business Centre can rent offices in Berkshire that range in size from 356 to 661 sq ft.

Posted by Sophie