Support
The moment you become a part of Harwell Innovation Centre, our vibrant community of innovators will be your new network of contacts in the science and tech industry. We believe in creating a working environment that is the ideal space for growth, collaboration and success.
The moment you become a part of Harwell Innovation Centre, our vibrant community of innovators will be your new network of contacts in the science and tech industry. Together, we create the ideal space for growth, collaboration and success.
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
TOOLS & CONNECTIONS TO HELP YOU FLOURISH
When you join Harwell 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
Harwell Innovation Centre 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.
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.
Dell for Startups Access
Dell provides Harwell Innovation Centre 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.
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
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.
Case studies
Discover how our members have found success at Harwell Innovation Centre.
Supporting Astroscale UK’s mission to clean up space
At Harwell Innovation Centre, we are proud to have supported Astroscale UK during the early stages of its journey to tackle the growing challenge of space debris and advance technologies for satellite maintenance and servicing. Astroscale UK, an in-orbit servicing company often described as the “AA of space”, established its […]
T-Squared establishes firm foundations for growth at Harwell Innovation Centre
The UK leader in the design and build of fast-track complex facilities for high-tech industry sectors, T-Squared has established solid foundations for growth at Harwell Innovation Centre over the last three years. Having moved into the centre, T-Squared found the ideal location from which to accelerate their business. Connor McAleer, […]
The future is bright for RedWave Labs thanks to the flexible support of Harwell Innovation Centre
RedWave Labs has been going from strength to strength since it moved into the Harwell Innovation Centre almost 13 years ago. The flexible and comprehensive support offered by Oxford Innovation Space, which manages the centre, has been a key factor in the company’s growth, enabling it to be more agile […]
