Providing an independent,
private and affordable
R&D experience
to the sports engineering community
Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub offers a range of Wind Tunnels, test rigs, offices and workshops aimed at the Sports Engineering Industry. Bringing together some of the industries leading companies into one community, offering unique opportunities for collaboration and state of the art R&D.
Why Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub?
Large Wind Tunnel
An open jet, open return wind tunnel designed specifically for the sports market making intensive aerodynamic study available for athletes, teams and coaches in a cost effective manner.
Fabric Wind Tunnel
A small wind tunnel designed specifically for the aerodynamic development of sports suit fabrics.
Offices to rent
Offices available for rent from 50 sqm to 150 sqm, with options for different lease lengths all including meeting room and social area access.
Workshop to rent
A number of workshops are available for rent from 70 sqm to 110sqm, with options for different lease lengths all including meeting room and social area access.
The Hub community
Renting an office or workshop here is about more than just a workplace. Being part of the Hub Community gives you discounts on the use of our R&D facilities and opportunities to network with other like minded Sports Engineering focussed businesses within the Hub Community.
Fully Customisable Experience
The Hub is flexible and can be used in a variety of ways; rent some of the tools or tunnels, hire space for your R&D team or just a central place for meetings. Whatever your requirements the hub can help.
Private and Impartial
It is essential that the tools are impartial and private. All effort has been made to ensure that you get to use the facilities in this manner. The tools are run by impartial staff or can be operated by yourselves.
Affordable
As the facilities and tunnels are specifically designed for sport, it has helped us keep costs to a minimum, allowing our rates to the hub members to be reduced significantly.
Accessible Location
The hub is located just outside the Silverstone Circuit, within Silverstone Park. It has excellent transport links.
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Chain Efficiency Rig – Silverstone UTC Collaboration
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Stiffness Rig – Silverstone UTC Collaboration
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Rolling Resistance Rig – Silverstone UTC Collaboration
Rolling resistance is the force resisting the motion of a tyre rolling over a surface, rider power is required to overcome this force. The Rolling Resistance Rig utilises a motor driven roller,...