4K
Jobs
700
Events
150K
Coffees
A Launchpad for Innovators, Created by UCL
IDEALondon is where momentum happens. Founded in 2013 by UCL Engineering and operated by WilbeLAB, we are far more than a workspace - you’re joining a community. We bring together curated events, expert support, and access to UCL’s resources and talent to help early teams grow and scale.
Our members receive business guidance, partnerships, and programming crafted by WilbeLAB and our network of advisors. Join today and find a plan that works for you to focus, connect, and build.
Designed Around How You Work
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Our Memberships
Find your rhythm here. Whether you're after a permanent desk, a flexible seat, or just space to test what’s next. Explore our memberships and select what works for you.
Our Story in Numbers
250 Startups
From early ideas to global scale, we’ve supported startups building across AI, biotech, climate, and more.
4000 Jobs
Our community has helped create over 4,000 jobs connecting talent and opportunity across the ecosystem.
700 Events
Founder talks, workshops, investor panels, community breakfasts, you name it.
150k Coffees
Because every big idea starts with a conversation. And usually, a really good coffee.
Explore Life Inside IDEALondon
Build with the UCL Ecosystem
Join IDEALondon and plug into the UCL Engineering ecosystem - home to 32 Nobel laureates, 76 spinouts, and over £2.9B raised in the last five years. With 10 departments across fields like cybersecurity, biofuels, and synthetic biology, UCL offers the expertise, talent, and research connections to help your venture grow.
Access UCL’s infrastructure and facilities
As a member of IDEALondon, you’ll have a dedicated contact from UCL Engineering to connect you to the UCL innovation ecosystem. Access technical advice from academic experts, engage in an academic consultancy, collaborate on Innovate UK grants and knowledge transfer partnerships, partner with students on projects, and access shared research platforms and facilities – there are many opportunities to leverage UCL’s academic expertise to bring your business to the next level.
Advisor & Peer Support
From fundraising and product strategy to hiring and lab access, we connect you to the right support at the right moment — through WilbeLAB and a network of advisors and founders who’ve done it before.
Find your business champion.
Discover Our Events and Community
Learn, Connect, and Build with Us
We keep the calendar full with founder stories, expert guidance, and events to learn something new and connect with the larger ecosystem. Dive into our latest events and join in on the action. Subscribe to our event calendar.
Where Early Teams Grow Together
Since 2013, we’re proud to support companies and individuals solving meaningful problems in AI, biology, climate, health, robotics, and more. Our members are apart of a journey built on community and cherished memories.
Meet theTeam
Venetia McNally
Hub Manager
Say hi to V if you want to discuss your membership or host an event.
Fun fact: She's allergic to tomatoes
Solange Ortiz
Community Coordinator
Say hi to Sol if you need help around the office or to chat about marketing.
Fun fact: She once ate reindeer stew
Visit Us
IDEALondon: 69 Wilson Street, London. EC2A 2BB
Telephone: 020 3108 9699
Closest Stations (8 mins walking): Liverpool Street Station, Old Street Station, Moorgate Station