Practical advise and expertise

With access to the brightest minds at Culham Science Centre, our connections can link you to unique technical expertise, help you to access specialist equipment and work with the forerunners of science, technology, AI and fusion. This is thanks to our partnerships with pioneering organisations UK Atomic Energy Authority and the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE), the UK’s national laboratory for fusion research.

Business support for every stage of your business journey

Whether you’re launching something new, adjusting to leaner operations, or scaling up — you’ll get tailored support from specialists who’ve helped thousands of UK businesses grow.

Strategy & leadership

1:1 coaching and mentoring
Strategic growth planning
Leadership & team development

Marketing & sales

Marketing strategy and positioning
Finding and winning new customers
Sales growth & client acquisition
Innovation & Operations

Innovation planning

Talent development and hiring support
Financial planning & forecasting
Innovation and product planning

Expansion & scale

International trade guidance
Grant and funding access
Peer learning, workshops & investor networks

How your membership unlocks expert support

Hear from Neil Griffin, Business Support Director at Oxford Innovation Space, explaining the business support you receive as part of your membership.

Business Development Tools

When you join Culham Innovation Centre, you’ll gain access to a wide range of tools and services to help your business achieve its goals.

GROWTHmapper™

Oxford Innovation has developed GROWTHmapper™ to help high growth businesses achieve their ambitions. This digital diagnostic tool consolidates over 20 years’ experience of nurturing successful high growth businesses and is used to model your business across multiple areas for future strategic growth.

Google for Startups Cloud Program

Our customers benefit from Google’s startup support, including mentoring, event sponsorships, and tailored cloud solutions to help founders navigate growth in the digital age.

Leading Edge Only

Oxford Innovation Space has an exciting partnership with Leading Edge Only (LEO), the world’s largest Global Innovation Platform. Operating in over 120 countries, LEO connects innovative fast-growth start-ups & scale-ups to corporations seeking the latest innovative technologies, products, services or expertise – corporates such as IBM, Fujitsu & Walgreens Boots Alliance.

This is a free service for those customers who are seeking to get their solutions and expertise in-front of major corporations.

Microsoft – Accelerating Startups & Scaleups

We partner with Microsoft to support software companies through comprehensive Cloud solutions, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure. Startups gain access to go-to-market channels and transformative digital tools.

Dell for Startups Access

Dell provides our customers with exclusive discounts, technical advisory services, and comprehensive end-to-end support, along with speaking opportunities and event access.

Oxford Innovation Finance Angel Network

We offer access to one of the UK’s largest and oldest Angel Investment Networks, helping businesses secure vital funding for their next growth phase.

GrantFinder

GrantFinder provides comprehensive access to local, national, and international funding opportunities, ensuring you stay ahead in securing financial support.

Barclays Eagle Labs

Partnering with Barclays, we bring Eagle Labs currently to three of our centres, offering expert mentorship, industry insight, and investor access to accelerate startup growth.

Expert support across every business function.

GrowthCanvas

GrowthCanvas is an AI-powered platform that quickly generates tailored growth insights and action plans for SMEs. It helps businesses make smarter decisions faster by turning complex data into clear, practical recommendations.

Connect, Innovate, and Grow with The Wire

Join an exclusive community platform for Oxford Innovation Space customers, teams, and trusted partners where you can:

Discover strategic partners and collaboration opportunities across the network
Attend webinars, live streams, and masterclasses by industry leaders
Showcase your business and increase visibility
Connect with like-minded people in chat rooms, interest groups, and cross-centre networking
Tap into expert business support, playbooks, and resources

Antler: The PropTech Incubator

Test, prove and scale your property technology in real buildings

Antler is Oxford Innovation Space’s PropTech incubator, helping start-ups and scale-ups pilot, refine and commercialise new property technologies in real-world environments. The programme connects innovators working on smart buildings, sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon reduction with live buildings, expert feedback and collaboration opportunities.

Ready to put your technology to the test? Get in touch to explore whether Antler is right for your business.

Growing your connections

We strive to be at the the forefront of business support and what we can offer our entrepreneurs, so we have a range of tools and insights to provide your business with the support it needs to achieve your goals.

As well as the support of our helpful team, networking events and the business support tools we’ve invested in for our centres, we also offer extended network resources, including financial advice and growth planning.