Enterprise services
We offer a wealth of expertise and resources to help you get your business off the ground or onto the next level. We are one of two institutions in the UK recognised as a top 55 tech challenger university by the Times Higher Education.
Licensing opportunities
We aim to ensure that the outputs from the University's research are given the best chance of being put to good use in the wider world.
We have a range of technologies available for license or joint development. We can help find solutions to your problems and are happy to discuss the best way of doing this. Find out more.
Start-up and SME business support
If you are a start up, SME or spin-out company looking for support in growing your business, become a member of the University of Surrey incubator, SETsquared Surrey.
The University of Surrey is a founding member in the nationally recognised SETsquared Partnership for supporting student and academic enterprise, business incubation and business scaleup, all of which are also key to current Government agenda.
We have been supporting high-tech, high-growth start-ups since 2002. Our SETsquared Surrey incubation services are delivered using the SETsquared business model and we also have an exclusive offering unique to Surrey
Facilities
The Surrey incubator is located in the Surrey Technology Centre, based on Surrey Research Park and helps young technology-based businesses find their feet in a commercial environment. It recruits the best of talent while providing access to the excellent resources, both human and material and within the University.
The flexible range of office space in the Surrey Technology Centre helps businesses control overheads at a highly sensitive time in their development. As businesses grows, there is the opportunity to take more space on the Research Park.
We have a unique entrepreneurial eco-system which provides dedicated desks for our members as well mentors, clinics, skills workshops and masterclasses.
Support
The core of the offering is a dedicated business adviser who supports you in analysing your business strategy and prioritising your development. The adviser will signpost you to the relevant mentors, clinics, skills workshops, masterclasses and a vibrant network of businesses and services across the region, as well as connecting you into programmes that the University offers:
What our members say
"Mentorship has helped me focus on turning my product into a viable business."
Rupert Jenner, CEO PlaywazeSMEs and start-ups we have supported
Here are some of the SMEs and start-ups companies we have helped to grow. View a full list on the SETsquared Surrey website.
How we support entrepreneurs and businesses
Work with us
We work with a range of organisations who support our network. Professional service companies provide free clinics and information sessions to introduce themselves to our network. Corporations engage with our sector events and competitions to find SMEs who can help innovate and solve their business challenges. Public and private funding bodies communicate their offering through us and we facilitate introductions.
If you would like to work with us and our SME networks, please contact our Incubation Manager Joan Moore j.moore@surrey.ac.uk.
Companies that work with us
We work with a range of organisations who support our efforts.
