Strathclyde Inspire
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Realise your potential

Strathclyde is home to many extraordinary people whose innovation and ambition led to ground-breaking discoveries. You’re in the right place if you to want to make your mark on the world.

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Build a start-up

Are you a student or graduate with a business or product idea? We can help turn your talent and passion into a reality.  

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Commercialise your research

Do you want to see your research making a difference to society by working with or creating an innovative company? We can support you to secure a commercial outcome.

Whether you are an academic commercialising your research or a student or graduate starting a business, you can access:

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    Hotdesking facilities
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    Training workshops
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    One to one support
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    Access to networks

Our inspiring people

Kieren Egan
There is no set course for entrepreneurial experience - progress is unlikely to be linear. It’s common that you’ll have setbacks and feedback you don’t expect. For me, an important approach has been to take these opportunities for growth, not just for the company, but also for me professionally.
Dr Kieren Egan
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Support for all stages

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Explore

Opportunities to explore your entrepreneurial potential.

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Launch

Investor-ready accelerator for pre-seed entrepreneurs.

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Grow

Early stage investment and scale-up support for ambitious founders.