Renfrewshire Council

Start-Up Street

Start-Up Street

Low-cost business incubator, accommodation and business support for up to two years for early stage and start-up businesses.

We know that Renfrewshire start-ups are looking for space to grow - but can be put off by high costs or lack of know-how.

Start-Up Street offers the low-cost, high-quality workspace and wraparound support that you need.

Interested business owners can contact our Business Gateway team on 0141 530 2406 or email renfrewshire@bgateway.com to find out more.

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See more details about all support we offer to Renfrewshire businesses.


Start-Up Street Paisley

Start-Up Street Paisley 65-71 George Street, Paisley

These low-cost, high-quality workspaces and meeting rooms make for the perfect base. The University of the West of Scotland business school and Renfrewshire Council's business support and employability hubs are nearby.

You can get specialist support from the Council and youth enterprise charity Launch It. Launch It manage Start-Up Street Paisley and help young people overcome barriers and develop their business and entrepreneurial skills.

Each business can rent space for up to two years. Lease costs increase incrementally until you are ready to move to an alternative commercial space.

Businesses based here benefit from:

  • Low-cost digitally-connected workspace for rent 
  • On-site business advisor and support from our Business Gateway team
  • Training space
  • Shared reception
  • Access to mentoring, workshops and masterclasses

It's the perfect place in Paisley to start and grow your business.


Start-Up Street Johnstone

Start-Up Street Johnstone 7 Quarry Street, Johnstone

Grow your own health and wellbeing business in Johnstone with our support.

Start-Up Street Johnstone is based within the Station Seven premises operated by Active Communities.

Every enterprise has its own needs, so successful entrepreneurs benefit from a comprehensive package of tailored support. A dedicated business adviser supports you at each stage of your business journey. They'll give you advice and guidance to overcome any unexpected challenges.

Each business can rent space for up to two years. Lease costs increase incrementally until you are ready to move to an alternative commercial space.

Workshops and training from industry experts helps with the 'how-to' aspects of making your business successful, for example, marketing, book-keeping, sales, customer service and business growth planning

Applications are open to sole traders, partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited companies that:

  • are either a start-up or have traded for fewer than five years and have not operated from commercial premises
  • are working with a Business Gateway adviser
  • have a business bank account
  • are small or medium sized - with fewer than 250 employees

Start-Up Street Renfrew

Start-Up Street Renfrew 7-13 Dunlop Crescent, Renfrew

Start-Up Street Renfrew offers new and growing businesses low-cost, high-quality workspace and wraparound support.

We work in partnership with Inspirent Ltd to help businesses looking for their first commercial premises. 

Tenants benefit from manageable subsidised rental costs and a comprehensive business support package.

Each business can rent space for up to two years. Lease costs increase incrementally until you are ready to move to an alternative commercial space.

The package features low-cost subsidised rent, which includes Wi-Fi and utility bills, on-site specialist advice and workshops to help you develop your business.