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Here East
Here East is an innovation and technology campus in East London, originally built for the 2012 Olympics. It houses over 200 startups and supports a community of 6,000 people.
Overview
What Here East does
What Here East is
Here East is an innovation and technology campus in East London, originally built for the 2012 Olympics. It houses over 200 startups and supports a community of 6,000 people.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Program host
- Last reviewed
- May 5, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Here East as a program host
Program thesis
Here East is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration among creators, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers in East London.
Focus narrative
Here East focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration among creators, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers. It houses a mix of start-ups, early-stage companies, and dedicated innovation programs, particularly through its innovation hub, Plexal. The organization emphasizes the importance of co-creation and connectivity to address contemporary challenges.
Value and support
Here East offers a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and creativity through its various programs and events, providing a space for start-ups and early-stage companies to thrive.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceFintechHealthcareConsumerEducationMedia & EntertainmentReal Estate & Property TechLogistics & Supply ChainEnergyClimate & Sustainability
- Regions
- Europe · Uk · Greater China
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable tenants and partners at Here East include Plexal, an innovation hub supporting start-ups; Sports Interactive, known for the world's largest football database; University of Staffordshire London, offering next-generation education; Studio Wayne McGregor, where dance and technology intersect; UCL, engaged in advanced robotics research; Fiit, a fitness platform; Hobs 3D, specializing in 3D printing; Scope, focusing on changing attitudes towards disability; Ford Mobility, innovating in urban mobility; and V&A East, a cultural institution celebrating global creativity.
Common questions
What to know about Here East
Upseed classifies Here East under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 5, 2026
Known limits
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