We believe in empowering innovators to push the boundaries of AI, fusion, science and technology.

We provide specialist workspace and support to entrepreneurs looking to create groundbreaking advancements in science, tech, AI and fusion. Conveniently located within the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, our connections here mean you can work and innovate alongside visionaries at the forefront of AI and the UK’s fusion research programme. This is what makes us quite literally the hottest hub on earth - the technology used by Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) requires temperatures approximately six times hotter than the sun's core (100 million Kelvin).

Driving innovation. Delivering impact.

At Culham Innovation Centre, we don’t just support ambitious ideas, we help turn them into world-changing outcomes.
Our latest Impact Report highlights the startups, scaleups and technologies shaping the future of science, AI and fusion energy. From early-stage ventures to breakthrough success stories, discover how our community is accelerating innovation within our ecosystem.

Part of the Culham Science Centre

The science centre was purpose-built for the UK Fusion programme, and houses a unique collection of global partners working together to create clean, sustainable energy sources for future generations.

This unique combination of people and technology make Culham Innovation Centre the perfect place for entrepreneurs in the science and tech industries to develop and grow their ideas, gain access to research and funding schemes, potential partners and future customers.

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In partnership with

We're part of Oxford Innovation Space, a network of innovation centres throughout the UK and Ireland supporting businesses of all sizes with flexible workspace, expert business support and partnerships with local enterprise ecosystems.