Tech Nation Oxford

Support:

1. Science Vale UK Enterprise Zone, one of the most well-regarded science park complexes in the UK
2. Harwell Oxford – known for its work with the European Space Agency
3. Culham Science Centre, owned by the UK Atomic Energy Authority, specialises in cutting-edge nuclear fusion research and plays host to a number of commercial technology organisations alongside smaller start-ups hosted in its Innovation Centre
4. Oxford Science Park the site aims to become a “centre of excellence” for science, technology and business occupiers
5. Isis Software Incubator, supports nascent ventures in the development of products or services through its facility in Summertown
6. Oxford Startups – meetup with over 500 Oxford entrepreneurs and people interested in the startup scene in Oxford

Funding:

1. ‘Innovation Support Vouchers’ organised by the Oxfordshire LEP. Allows small and medium-sized enterprises to claim 50% (up to a maximum of £5,000 per voucher) of the cost of business training, mentoring, or access to specialised facilities which will drive the creation of jobs
2. Fredericks Foundation a charity that offers business advice and loans to startups struggling to raise the finance they need elsewhere
3. Oxford Early Investments provides backing of between £25,000 and £250,000 to innovative early-stage companies through its network of investors
4. Isis Angels Network – organisation which backs early stage companies. Eligibility is restricted to startups that have started life as a spin-out from the University of Oxford
5. Oxford Investment Opportunity Network typically invests larger amounts of between £200,000 and £2m through its network