Transforming lives
Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey.
The University of Strathclyde started life as a place of useful learning, an institution that wanted to make a difference; this founding mission has never been more relevant.
Today, we continue to nurture generations of influencers, innovators and industry leaders, empowering our staff, students and alumni to embrace entrepreneurship, transforming their own lives and the lives of others.
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Unlock your entrepreneurial mindset with Strathclyde Inspire.

Realise your potential with our Start Up, Intellectual Property and Commercialisation support.

Accelerate your opportunity with our investor-ready Accelerator for pre-seed start-ups and spin-outs.

Grow your venture with our early-stage investment and scale-up support designed for ambitious founders.

Strathclyde Inspire embodies our entrepreneurial spirit and will help our students and staff realise their creativity and ambition, empowering them to make an impact on the world around them.
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Charles Huang Foundation:
A transformational gift
In September 2021, the University received £50 million from alumnus and global business leader Dr Charles Huang from his philanthropic foundation.
The gift is the largest Strathclyde has ever received – and is set to transform the lives of students and the global communities we serve.
Read more about the four areas the gift will support.
Charles Huang FoundationLatest news

Ten entries from the University of Strathclyde have been shortlisted for Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation and enterprise programme for the university sector.

The University of Strathclyde has launched a new personal alarm system - Strathclyde SOS - which is powered by Pick Protection, an Inspire supported Strathclyde alumna company.

Pharmaceutical firm Fitabeo Therapeutics is about to start pre-clinical trials of its first two products, developed using its oral thin film drug delivery system.

The University of Strathclyde has received seven nominations in The Herald Scotland Higher Education Awards, with a nomination for Strathclyde Inspire in the Enhancing Student Learning category.