Herts IQ is leading the development of 3 million sq. ft. of new commercial space to create a place where innovation thrives.

Herts IQ (Hertfordshire Innovation Quarter) is creating a leading destination for innovation-led businesses, bringing together world-class research, high-quality commercial space, and a thriving business community.

Located just 30 minutes from London with excellent national and international transport connections, Herts IQ provides access to expertise, talent, innovation partners, and development opportunities in a strategically important growth corridor.

With 3 million sq ft of commercial space being delivered across Hertfordshire, Herts IQ supports businesses at the forefront of innovation, including those working in agri-tech and agri-business, sustainable construction, clean and green technologies, advanced manufacturing, and other high-value industries.

Are you:

• Looking for commercial space?

• Looking to collaborate and innovate?

• Looking to invest and develop?

Get in touch with the team

Leading innovation partners

Herts IQ connects you to the expertise of our innovation partners:

• BRE Group – experts in the built environment and sustainable construction

• Rothamsted Research – one of the world's leading agricultural research organisations

• University of Hertfordshire – experts in agriculture, data innovation, bio-detection technology and talent development

Together, these organisations create opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration, innovation, and commercial growth.

Strategic location

Herts IQ is ideally placed, with access to:

• London in under 30 minutes

• National rail and motorway networks

• International airports

• Skilled talent from across Hertfordshire and the wider South East

Space to grow

Herts IQ is delivering a diverse mix of commercial accommodation, including:

• Offices

• Co-working and flexible workspace

• Hybrid industrial and manufacturing units

• Laboratories and research space

• High-quality logistics facilities

Whether you are a start-up, scale-up, SME or established business, Herts IQ offers room to grow and innovate.

Herts IQ brings together a range of development sites and innovation hubs across Hertfordshire.

Hemel Hempstead and Maylands

At the heart of Herts IQ is a major programme of commercial development centred around Maylands Business Park and surrounding growth locations, creating a significant pipeline of new employment space and investment opportunities.

Rothamsted Research, Harpenden

Businesses can locate alongside one of the world's leading agricultural research institutions, benefiting from specialist facilities, expertise and collaborative opportunities.

BRE, Watford

Innovation and start-up space at BRE places businesses alongside experts in the built environment, sustainability and construction innovation.

Hertfordshire IQ is run by seven partners:

• Hertfordshire Futures

• Hertfordshire County Council

• Dacorum Borough Council

• St Albans City and District Council

• BRE Group

• Rothamsted Research

• University of Hertfordshire

It is overseen by an Enterprise Zone Partnership Board that meets quarterly. 

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