University Support

EnSpire Oxford Partners

Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre

The Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School supports the School's community and University of Oxford students to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions.

Oxford Edge

Oxford Edge, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, was established to educate, inspire, and empower Oxford's entrepreneurial students. Based at 37 St Giles, and open to all departments and colleges, Oxford Edge brings together academic knowledge, industry expertise, and alumni support to boost student entrepreneurs in any subject, from science and technology innovation to social and civic initiatives.

Oxford University Innovation

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) contributes to the University's societal benefit by working with staff and students to apply their expertise and research. We have a bold vision: A world-leading innovation ecosystem with Oxford University at its heart.

Friends of EnSpire Oxford

Careers Service

The Careers Service supports all Oxford students, researchers, and alumni. Their aim is to attract employers and educate and resource students to enable them to navigate the complex jobs market and make informed career decisions. 

Enterprising Women

Enterprising Women aims to encourage, inspire and support the participation of female STEM researchers (those who identify as women or non-binary) in innovation and entrepreneurship, through a variety of events and programmes.

Bioescalator

The BioEscalator, Oxford University's Biotech incubator, provides lab space and entrepreneurial support for high growth startups. The BioEscalator nurtures early-stage biotech companies through to sustainability.

The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship

The Skoll Centre equips entrepreneurial leaders for impact within and beyond business. They research how social change happens, bringing the community of academics, students, and practitioners together to share expertise.

Begbroke Science Park

Oxford University Science Park, Begbroke is unique – the only science park wholly owned and managed by Oxford University. It stands at the forefront of innovative collaboration; a place where science and industry meet.

Researcher Hub

The Researcher Hub support all researchers on fixed-term research or teaching contracts at Oxford. Their activities also benefit academic and professional service colleagues in their work with fixed-term researchers.

Oxford Science Enterprises

Seven years ago OSE was just an idea. Today they are an independent, billion-pound investment company that creates transformational businesses via their unique partnership with the University of Oxford.

Oxford Seed Fund

The Oxford Seed Fund is the largest student-led venture capital fund in Europe, providing startups and
entrepreneurs with access to capital and a supportive ecosystem in which to develop and scale. The fund invests in pre-seed/seed stage University of Oxford affiliated companies.

Entrepreneurship in the Divisions

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Humanities

Explore TORCH (The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities) and learn how their engagement activity increases the social impact and understanding of humanities research amongst a wider public audience.

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Maths, Physical and Life Sciences

MPLS Enterprise offers a wide range of ways to develop your skills in applying creative ideas and innovations to practical situations.

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Medical Sciences

With a dedicated Translation and Innovation page, the Researchers Toolkit from the Medical Sciences Division offers an array of support to aspiring entrepreneurs.