University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde Inspire is the University of Strathclyde's entrepreneurship team, with an investor-ready accelerator for pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs and an early-stage investment fund.
University of Strathclyde at a glance
| Address | Glasgow, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 3 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.strath.ac.uk |
Which University of Strathclyde programme fits you
3 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathclyde Inspire: Accelerator | Pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs | — | — | — | — |
| Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurship Fund (SIEF) | Early-stage growth companies with Strathclyde connections | — | — | — | — |
| Start Up, Intellectual Property and Commercialisation support | Students, staff and alumni with ideas | — | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at University of Strathclyde, separate from the funding calls above.
Strathclyde Inspire: Accelerator
AcceleratorAn investor-ready accelerator for pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs.
Best for: Pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs
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The Strathclyde Inspire Accelerator is an investor-ready programme for pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs, based at the heart of the Glasgow City Innovation District.
Who can apply
- Pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs
- Strathclyde students, staff and alumni with an innovation-led idea
What you get
- Bespoke training
- Peer networking and support
- Support towards investor-ready status
- A platform to raise your profile
How to apply: contact inspire@strath.ac.uk or join the Strathclyde Inspire community.
Early-stage investment for growth companies with strong Strathclyde connections.
Best for: Early-stage growth companies with Strathclyde connections
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The Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurship Fund invests in early-stage growth companies with strong Strathclyde connections. The university has been investing in this way since 2012.
Who can apply
- Early-stage growth companies with strong Strathclyde connections
How to apply: find out more on the Strathclyde Inspire investment pages or contact inspire@strath.ac.uk.
Start-up, IP and commercialisation support for students, staff and alumni with ideas.
Best for: Students, staff and alumni with ideas
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Start-up, intellectual property and commercialisation support helps students, staff and alumni turn an idea or research into a business. You do not need previous experience to begin.
Who can apply
- Students, staff and alumni with a business or product idea
- Researchers who want to see their research create a commercial outcome
How to apply: get in touch with inspire@strath.ac.uk or join the Strathclyde Inspire community.
How to apply to University of Strathclyde
Choosing the right route
- Have an idea and want to test it: start with start-up, IP and commercialisation support.
- Have a pre-seed venture or spin-out ready to grow: look at the Strathclyde Inspire Accelerator.
- Have an early-stage company with a Strathclyde connection and need funding: ask about the Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurship Fund.
How to get started
- Join the Strathclyde Inspire community to hear about the latest opportunities.
- Email inspire@strath.ac.uk to talk to the team.
- Some events are invite only for people already engaged with Strathclyde Inspire; these are registered through the Startium platform.
About University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde Inspire is the entrepreneurship support team at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. It sits within the university's Innovation & Industry Engagement directorate and works with students, staff and alumni who want to explore an idea, start a business, commercialise research or grow a company.
What the team offers
The Strathclyde Inspire pages group support into four stages: explore, create, launch and grow. Explore covers developing an entrepreneurial mindset through workshops and events, some open to all Strathclyde students and some for people already in the network. Create covers start-up, intellectual property and commercialisation support for people with ideas. Grow covers the accelerator and early-stage investment.
The accelerator
The Strathclyde Inspire Accelerator is described as an investor-ready programme for pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs. Its pages list bespoke training, peer networking and support towards investor-ready status, along with a platform to raise a venture's profile.
Early-stage investment
The Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurship Fund (SIEF) invests in early-stage growth companies with strong Strathclyde connections. The university has been investing in this way since 2012. Sentinel, a digital platform dedicated to trauma prevention and management for frontline professionals, is a spin-in that joined the university's investment portfolio through SIEF.
Who can apply
Strathclyde Inspire says it can help any Strathclyde student, staff member or alumnus, and does not require previous experience to begin. Investment is directed at growth companies with strong Strathclyde connections.
Scale
The team reports that it placed 3rd globally in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem category at the Triple E Awards in Prague, and was Highly Commended in the Entrepreneurship Catalyst category at the National Enterprise Educator Awards.
Frequently asked questions about University of Strathclyde
What is University of Strathclyde?
University of Strathclyde is an academic institution based in Glasgow, Scotland.
What does University of Strathclyde do?
Strathclyde Inspire is the entrepreneurship support team at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. It sits within the university's Innovation & Industry Engagement directorate and works with students, staff and alumni who want to explore an idea, start a business, commercialise research or grow a company.
Where is University of Strathclyde located?
University of Strathclyde is located at Glasgow, Scotland.
What programs does University of Strathclyde run?
University of Strathclyde runs Strathclyde Inspire: Accelerator, Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurship Fund (SIEF) and Start Up, Intellectual Property and Commercialisation support.
How do I apply to University of Strathclyde?
- Have an idea and want to test it: start with start-up, IP and commercialisation support. - Have a pre-seed venture or spin-out ready to grow: look at the Strathclyde Inspire Accelerator. - Have an early-stage company with a Strathclyde connection and need funding: ask about the Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurship Fund.
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