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Tech and creative business space re-launches in Shoreditch

A space for technology and creative businesses, created to support, promote and celebrate the local business community, has returned to Hackney this week.

Located in the heart of the borough’s creative district, Shoreditch, BL-NK boasts over 4,500 square feet of versatile floor space over three storeys, purpose-built to showcase local businesses across all sectors while providing an affordable space to support small business growth.

BL-NK first emerged in 2013 following the Hackney House initiative, creating a temporary urban space to support nearby creative and tech companies, helping to nurture ideas and local culture.

Now located on Hackney’s Curtain Road, BL-NK is uniquely positioned in the centre of Shoreditch High Street, Old Street and London Liverpool Street train stations.

Located in a prime position, BL-NK is able to cater for east end businesses across all sectors, from tech, creative and fashion, to retail and finance.

BL-NK, which formally launched yesterday, will include a programme of events such as the return of Hackney House, Digital Shoreditch and a series of Tech City business events.

BL-NK will also work as periodic digital art gallery, includes free Wi-Fi, a roof terrace and a café promoting and displaying local produce and businesses.

Jules Pipe, Mayor of Hackney, said: “Hackney Council’s BL-NK venue is purpose-built to support business growth, helping to showcase east London’s broad creative and commercial community while giving entrepreneurs and start-up’s much needed affordable workspace.

“This fantastic new venue is ideally positioned for businesses to work together while promoting inward investment opportunities.

“BL-NK reinforces Hackney’s reputation as an outstanding centre of innovation while helping to create opportunities for employment, training and apprenticeships with the introduction of new businesses into the borough.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ellen Forster .