Funding from EnSpire
Support we run ourselves, open to Oxford founders and student societies.
EnSpire Founders Grant
Early-stage costs add up before the first sale. This grant gives University and alumni founders up to £1,000 towards them, and applications are open on a rolling basis.
Student Society Grant
Events are where ideas and founders find each other. This grant gives student societies up to £500 towards an entrepreneurship-focused event.
Funding Opportunities
Grants, competitions, awards and commercialisation programmes open to people at Oxford. Deadlines listed first.
For more events, funding calls and opportunities across the University of Oxford, the community and Oxfordshire, go to our What's On page.
For founders and student teams
Grants, competitions and investment for early-stage ventures.
The Sterling Road Grant
£1,000 for 25 teams each year. Aimed at exceptional Oxford student and alumni founders who are ready to start building.
For researchers
Funding to take your research from discovery to proof of commercial potential.
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