SUPPORT
With access to the brightest minds at Culham Science Centre, our connections can link you to unique technical expertise, help you to access specialist equipment and work with the forerunners of science, technology, AI and fusion. This is thanks to our partnerships with pioneering organisations UK Atomic Energy Authority and the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE), the UK's national laboratory for fusion research.
Connect, Innovate, and Grow with The Wire
Join an exclusive community platform for Oxford Innovation Space customers, teams, and trusted partners where you can:
- Discover strategic partners and collaboration opportunities across the network
- Attend webinars, live streams, and masterclasses by industry leaders
- Showcase your business and increase visibility
- Connect with like-minded people in chat rooms, interest groups, and cross-centre networking
- Tap into expert business support, playbooks, and resources
TOOLS & CONNECTIONS TO HELP YOU FLOURISH
When you join Culham Innovation Centre, you’ll gain access to a wide range of tools and services to help your business achieve its goals.
GROWTHmapper™
Oxford Innovation has developed GROWTHmapper™ to help high growth businesses achieve their ambitions. This digital diagnostic tool consolidates over 20 years’ experience of nurturing successful high growth businesses and is used to model your business across multiple areas for future strategic growth.
Google for Startups Cloud Program
Culham Innovation Centre customers benefit from Google’s startup support, including mentoring, event sponsorships, and tailored cloud solutions to help founders navigate growth in the digital age.
Leading Edge Only
Oxford Innovation Space has an exciting partnership with Leading Edge Only (LEO), the world’s largest Global Innovation Platform. Operating in over 120 countries, LEO connects innovative fast-growth start-ups & scale-ups to corporations seeking the latest innovative technologies, products, services or expertise – corporates such as IBM, Fujitsu & Walgreens Boots Alliance. This is a free service for those customers who are seeking to get their solutions and expertise in-front of major corporations.
Microsoft – Accelerating Startups & Scaleups
We partner with Microsoft to support software companies through comprehensive Cloud solutions, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure. Startups gain access to go-to-market channels and transformative digital tools.
Barclays Eagle Labs
Partnering with Barclays, we bring Eagle Labs currently to three of our centres, offering expert mentorship, industry insight, and investor access to accelerate startup growth. Expert support across every business function.
Dell for Startups Access
Dell provides Culham Innovation Centre customers with exclusive discounts, technical advisory services, and comprehensive end-to-end support, along with speaking opportunities and event access.
Oxford Innovation Finance Angel Network
We offer access to one of the UK’s largest and oldest Angel Investment Networks, helping businesses secure vital funding for their next growth phase.
GrantFinder
GrantFinder provides comprehensive access to local, national, and international funding opportunities, ensuring you stay ahead in securing financial support.
HOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP UNLOCKS EXPERT SUPPORT
Hear from Neil Griffin, Business Support Director at Oxford Innovation Space, explaining the business support you receive as part of your membership
ANTLER:
THE PROPTECH INCUBATOR
Test, prove and scale your property technology in real buildings
Antler is Oxford Innovation Space’s PropTech incubator, helping start-ups and scale-ups pilot, refine and commercialise new property technologies in real-world environments. The programme connects innovators working on smart buildings, sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon reduction with live buildings, expert feedback and collaboration opportunities.
Ready to put your technology to the test? Get in touch to explore whether Antler is right for your business.
GROWING YOUR CONNECTIONS
We strive to be at the the forefront of business support and what we can offer our entrepreneurs, so we have a range of tools and insights to provide your business with the support it needs to achieve your goals.
As well as the support of our helpful team, networking events and the business support tools we’ve invested in for our centres, we also offer extended network resources, including financial advice and growth planning.
Access specialist support
All the knowledge and expertise you need to excel.
Microwave systems
Cryogenic systems
Vacuum systems
Plasma technology and diagnostics
Gas injection
Electromagnet design
Control systems
Signals processing
Computing
Data acquisitions
Particle beams
Innovative bonding techniques
Material joining
Onsite manufacturing resource
Advice and consultancy
Design and manufacturing
Processing techniques
Conceptual guidance for cost savings
Founder of ActiveNeedle Technology
