Value proposition

Inspiring workspace and home to the UK's only accelerator programme for product makers.

Central Research Laboratory (CRL) is the UK's leading accelerator and coworking space for hardware startups and product pioneers. CRL has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs to realise and scale their companies through product development, commercial strategy, 24/7 prototyping facilities, mentorship and access to a network of investors.

Located in the Old Vinyl Factory in West London, once the home of EMI Records, we’re proud to carry on the site’s legacy of designing and producing world-leading technologies and products.

Supported by Brunel University, RED fund and ERDF we work with innovative startups to create high-tech jobs and economic growth.

What we offer:

- 24/7 coworking space
- Access to specialist prototyping facilities
- Onsite expert product development team
- Business support programmes (CRL Accelerator & BOOST)

Find out more about our programmes: https://centralresearchlaboratory.com/crl-accelerator/

Book a tour to explore our spaces: https://centralresearchlaboratory.com/become-a-member/

Startups, Accelerator, Hardware, Design for manufacture, Product development, Fundraising, Crowdfunding, Coworking, sustainability, Investment, and IoT