STEAMhouse Stories

“We’re actually looking for questions. We realise that if we understand what it is what we need, we can find out how to get hold of what we need.”

“I have been involved with STEAMhouse for over four years, and their services have been instrumental in developing FOYSE technology. I have benefitted from business advice and direction, which has assisted me in securing contracts. STEAMhouse has allowed me to complete industry testing of materials created by my new technology.”

“It’s been really inspiring to see people take their passion, turn it into a business and then try and scale it up! I get a lot of inspiration hearing these people’s stories. STEAMhouse is a wider ecosystem, there’s lots of support for the business that are incubated here.”

“STEAMhouse provided much needed access to 3D printers, laser cutters and specialised tools that really helps us accelerate our prototyping while keeping costs down. This really helped with progressing the designs of our products at a fast pace and get them to the next level.”

“I’ve now got a clear marketing plan, created prototypes in the Production Space and identified design flaws that helped inform final designs. I’ve also accessed funding to create the first batch of prototypes that will enable the business to expand and offer an innovative product to the market.”

“Having access to STEAMhouse has been brilliant, as both a space to work from, and to meet other people. As a relatively new business, operating in challenging conditions, having a stable base that I can come to, and invite clients and colleagues to, has been fantastic. I was even able to win a contract to do the post-production for a Channel 4 production, because of the flexibility and care shown by the memberships team at STEAMhouse. Without this in-person contact, I most likely wouldn’t have won the contract, and this editing work would have gone to a London based company.”

“Coming to STEAMhouse has given me and my business access to hard-to-access workshop machinery to produce specialised machined components. We’ve been able to initiate product realisation for a new product and start to finalise an initial design! With the help of STEAMhouse, we can continue the development and produce an initial run of product prototypes.”

“With STEAMhouse’s guidance, I’ve been able to make real progress in facing and dealing with the challenges of managing the MyOsteopathy online app. I’ve been looking at getting new investment in the business or realising business value through partnership, or bootstrapping to control to business growth. These steps have really helped me to prioritise the financial health and fundamental strength of the business. We’re looking to internationalise the product by translating it into new European languages, which will open up its appeal into new viable markets across the EC.”

“Since joining STEAMhouse, I have gained valuable support through workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. My one-on-one sessions with the STEAMhouse team provided clarity on branding, marketing, and audience engagement. Additionally, my time at STEAMhouse allowed me to network with industry professionals and use the hotdesking space to refine my business model.”

“STEAMhouse is supporting my business through access to a range of workshops, processes and knowledge. I’ve been working in the print workshop making large scale sublimation prints and 3D printing images onto sculptural ceramic slabs. Using the digital and metal workshops I’ve made waterjet cut and soldered tools that I will use in my ceramics studio to produce other new artworks. I’ve been invited to make an exhibition of new work next year, my largest solo project to date.”

“The 1-2-1 discussions with the STEAMhouse team provided guidance on operational efficiencies and how to leverage data collection as a unique selling point for potential clients. Additionally, I have developed a clearer roadmap for engaging with trade shows as a business generation tool, allowing me to showcase the immersive impact of the booths more effectively. With these insights and the continued support from industry experts, I am now better equipped to attract high-value corporate clients and scale my business efficiently.”

“I couldn’t express more how amazing STEAMhouse and it’s staff have helped me grow my business and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to become an entrepreneur and business person.”

“I joined STEAMhouse because of how well resourced it was with all the equipment and new technology that was available. During my membership over the years, it has provided me with access to resources I would not have otherwise imagined using.”

“STEAMhouse is an incredible organisation with invaluable resources, staff and skills. It’s provided me with the opportunity to attend business development seminars, numerous courses on new use of technologies, networking opportunities, being part of a creative community and support and advice from professional technicians.”

“STEAMhouse membership has benefitted me and my business in so many ways. The best part of STEAMhouse is the team; they are amazing, friendly, helpful and have a sincere desire to help you succeed, which is invaluable! They have helped me win InnovateUK funding, grow my team, develop technical skills, grow my network and provided me with opportunities to shine and showcase my work.”

“It’s great to meet and collaborate and actually share challenges and success with each other and it’s a really good environment to not just get presentations but actually interact and engage and come up with ideas and share knowledge and work with people who are trying to solve the same problems but in different areas.”

“STEAMhouse has worked with me to support me in producing something different. We’re all as individual as our fingerprints, and STEAMhouse has supported me to create something different.”

“I wanted to take the topic, professionalism and strategy of my podcast to new levels. The podcasting suite was a gamechanger”

“This programme has it’s own vibe. It’s quite different, quite eclectic, and the businesses are more mature and there are more interesting problems.”

“STEAMhouse is a collaborative place and it runs through everything that they do.”

“I actually came to Birmingham because of STEAMhouse. I fell in love with the city because there are lots of young people and students, and the STEAMhouse building and office areas. I really wanted to be here and STEAMhouse gave me the opportunity to have a presence here.”